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REV. WM. J. KERSHNEK. 



HISTORY 



OF 



St John's (Hain's) Reformed 
Church 



IN 



LOWER HEIDELBERG TOWNSHIP 



Berks County, Penna* 



BY 

REV. W. J. piRSHNER, Pastof 

AND 

ADAM G. LERCH 



Reading, Pa. : 

I. M. BEAVER, PUBLISHER 

1916 



F/i'f 







ST. JOHNS (MAIN'S) REFORMED CHURCH. 



PREFACE. 

To write a narrative or history of passing events as they trans- 
pire from time to time is an easy task. The matertal is then at 
hand and is only to be put in sentences embelished with language 
to gratify the taste of both writer and readers. 

To put into writing what transpired more than five genera- 
tions ago is a more difficult undertaking, especially when records 
and traditional facts are meager and few. It then becomes neces- 
sary to collect from all available sources information that throws 
light on the subject, and by collation ascertain which and what 
of the material is of the greater weight and reliability. This was 
found to be the case in the compilation of this work. It had been 
the wish of some of the members of the St. John's Reformed 
Church in Lower Heidelberg township, Berks county, Penna. (bet- 
ter known as Hain's Church), to have a history published giving 
in detail a description of the formation, struggles and growth of 
the congregation. An attempt of the same is hereby offered to 
the reading public. 

THE GROWTH OF THE CHURCH RECORD. 



In the year 1891 Mr. Michael Ruth, an aged member of the congrega- 
tion, made a suggestion that some one should take care of the old church 
records, so that they would not be lost. It was then remarked that Mr. 
Adam G. Lerch was the proper person for this task. This induced Mr. 
Lerch to make traaslations of the same, so that the coming generations 
could read them. Then later Dr. James I. Good. 

"We, the undersigned, whose ancestors lie buried in the grave-yard of 
the Hain's Reformed Church, Berks county, Pennsylvania, do, out of re- 
spect to their memory, present this Church Register to its consistorj', so 
that the early church records may be translated into it by Adam G. Lerch, 
and thus preserved. May 9, 1896. 

Ancestors. Donors. 

/James I. Good 
^ J _ , . ^ I Rebecca Eckert Stetson 

Conrad Eckert ) 1 George B. Eckert 

Captam in the \ ^ William E. Good 

Revolutionary War ) \^x,sz.n E. Benson 

VDavid E. Benson 

Ruth — Ivudwig James Rick 

Henry Hain S. Agnes Otis 

Henry, Daniel, John, Jacob Hain Clara L. Hain Zieber 

George, Casper, Joseph, Benjamin 

and Harriet Hain Daniel B. D. Beaver " 

We have not given any references showing the sources of our informa- 
tion, because a great many pages would have been marred by numerous 
repetitions, but we would express our gratitude, appreciation and indebt- 
edness to the consistory of the Church and to the members of the congre- 
gation in their aid in the work ; to the "Reformed Church Record," Rev. 
I. M. Beaver, Editor, and the men in his establishment ; William S. Delp, 
Dr. Jas. I. Good, Rev. William Hinke, H. Harold Kershner, Rev. Thomas 
H. Krick, Edward E. Hafer, Harry E. Miller and "The Reading Eagle." 



CONTENTS. 



Page 

FIRST PERIOD— 1730-1757 9 

Cacoosing Territory 11 

From Schoharie to Tulpehocken 11 

Early History of the Reformed Church in Pennsylvania 12 

Sectarianism 13 

Tulpehocken Territory 15 

The War of the Palatinate : 17 

The Theory of the Divine Right of Kings 18 

Religious Revival, Sects and All Sorts of Fanatics 18 

John Conrad Tempelman 19 

Rev. Samuel Guldin 20 

Francis Layenberger 20 

John Philip Boehm 20 

John Henry Goetschi 20 

Jacob Lischey 20 

Frederick Casimir Miller 22 

John Henry Decker 23 

Thirty Years' War 23 

Controversy Between Boehm and Lischey in Heidelberg 23 

Copy of Original Document Given to William Fisher in 1733 24 

Ground for Erection of the Church 24 

Will of George Hain 25 

Hoehn's Church Records, 1745-1757 27 

Baptismal Record, 1745-1757 27 

SECOND PERIOD— 1757-1810 33 

John Waldschmidt 33 

Erection of the Second Church 40 

Interior of the Second Church 41 

John Christ Ammann 41 

Rev. John W. Boos 42 

Independent Preachers 46 

During the Revolution 48 

Whig and Tory 49 

Rev. John Wesley Gilbert Neveling 50 



6 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church 

Page 

Daniel Brodhead 51 

Conrad Eckert 52 

John Patton 52 

Jacob Schae£Fer 53 

Battalion 53 

Company of Capt. Jacob Livingood 53 

First Recommendation for Prayer 53 

Proclamation 54 

List of Capt. Conrad Kershner's Company 56 

The Organ 58, 477, 478 

Baptisms by Revs, Waldschmidt, Ammon and Boas 59 

THIRD PERIOD— 1810-1834 127 

Rev. Philip Mayer 127 

Rev. William Pauli 128 

Approval of Revivals by the Classes and Synod 129 

Rev. William Hendel, D. D 129 

Rev. Frederick A. Herman 130 

Rev. Josephs. Dubbs, D. D. 130 

Rev. John Hautz 132 

Rev. Augustus Iv. Herman 132 

Rev. Thos. H. Leinbach 132 

First Meeting of the Synod 133 

The Conflict of Languages 134 

The Separation of the Free Synod 134 

Revivals 136 

Baptisms by Revs. Mayer, Wm. Pauli, Hendel, F. A. Herman, Dubbs, 

Hautz, A. L. Herman and Leinbach 137 

FOURTH PERIOD— 1834-1871 164 

Rev. Charles Augustus Pauli 164 

Church Remodeled, 1844 167 

Inscription on the Stone Over the Door 167, 484 

Baptisms by Rev. Charles Augustus Pauli 169 

Confirmations by Rev. Charles Augustus Pauli 263 

Fnnerals held by Rev. Charles Augustus Pauli 268 

FIFTH PERIOD— 1871-1883 283 

Rev. Wm. F. P. Davis 283 

New Addition to the Church 285 

Dedication of the Church 287 

Baptisms by Rev. Wm. F. P. Davis 288 

Confirmations by Rev. Wm. F. P. Davis 307 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 7 

Page 

Marriages Performed by Rev. Wm. F. P. Davis... 309 

Funerals Held by Rev. Wm. F P. Davis 312 

SIXTH PERIOD— 1883 319 

Rev. Wm. J. Kershner 319, 485 

Baptisms by Rev. Wm. J. Kershner 320 

Confirmations by Rev. Wm. J. Kershner 374 

Marriages Performed by Rev. Wm. J. Kershner 385 

Funerals Held by Rev. Wm. J. Kershner 416 

Ivist of the Church Members 441 

Diagram of the Church I^and , 457 

Early Families and Their Homes 459 

A Soldier of the Revolution 468 

A Child Lost 469 

School Teachers and Organists 469 

Wernersville Sanatarium 480 

Elders and Deacons 481 

Consistory 483 

Improvements 486 

Adam G. L,erch 487 

Sunday School 488 

Bethany Orphans' Home League 490 

Anniversary Chorus 491 

Regular Choir 491 

Log Church 493 

Program of Sesqui-Centennial 495 



LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS. 

Page 

Rev. Wm. J. Kershner Frontispiece 

St. John's (Main's) Reformed Church 3 

Adam G. L/erch 9 

Dillenberg, the Birthplace of Rev. Waldschmidt 33 

Home of Rev. John Waldschmidt, Vinemont, Pa 39 

Church Built in 1766 40 

Chestnut Teee Under Which Michael Wallinger Enlisted 53 

Residence of Michael Kintzer 73 

Parlor Ceiling in Home of Michael Kintzer 89 

Residence of James Gaul 105 

Sanctuary in Home of James Gaul 121 

Homestead of the L/erches 137 

Rev. Charles Augustus Pauli 165 

The Third Church 168 

Rev. Wm. F. P. Davis 283 

The Birthplace of Rev. Wm. J. Kershner 319 

Mrs. Wm J. Kershner 329 

H. Harold Kershner 345 

Florence E. Kershner 361 

Class of 1916 384 

The Church During a Service in 1916 ,.409 

The Organ and Chancel in 1916 425 

Interior of the Church in 1916 441 

The Eastern Cemetery 457 

Hain Homestead at Wernersville 461 

Home Built from Church Logs 462 

Old Chestnut Tree that Stood where the Hain Monument will be 

Erected 463 

The Gerhard Homestead 465 

The Old Hain Mill 466 

Henry Gaul Farm 467 

Organists 473 

Prof. Chas. G. Specht 475 

The Consistory in 1916 484 

Inscription Over Entrance 484 

Hain Monument Erected in 1916 492 

Memorial Church of 1916 493 

Henry H. Reber, Builder of Memorial Church of 1916 494 




ADAM G. LERCH, 



St* John^s (Haines) Reformed Church* 

First Period— 1730-1757. 

The history of St. John's Reformed Church of Lower Heidel- 
berg township, Berks county, Pennsylvania, is the history of the 
people of that part of the country in those early pioneer days and 
brings to light the life and character of the people of Eastern 
Pennsylvania. They were men of good morals, pure character, 
honest and upright in their dealings, whose word was as good as 
their note, with strong and hardy bodies endured to hardship, 
€ver willing to suffer deprivation for the cause of justice, of reso- 
lute determination and zealous devotion to the God whom they 
worshipped. These people came from a country where war and 
strife held supremacy for centuries, and where no one was safe 
from molestation. 

"Brains," says Machiavelli, "are of three generations — those 
that understand for themselves, those that understand when another 
shows them, and those that understand neither of themselves nor 
by the showing of another." The people that came to this coun- 
try were of the first class. Such men you cannot enslave ; you 
oan put them in bondage, but their minds will ever remain 
unfettered. If it were not for the latter two classes, humanity 
oould not be made the tools and servants of unscrupulous and 
tyrannical despots and be hurled against each other in war to 
their own destruction, and those escaping the ravages of the mur- 
derous hand made to restore the devastated land and pay the 
taxes. For centuries the common people were oppressed by war, 
but especially when the Thirty Years War broke out ; the conflict- 
ing armies swept over Germany and the Netherlands like a devas- 
tating fire, fighting solely for plunder, and men became like legions 
of tiends unchained from hell. When the war ended in 1648, 
by the Treaty of Westphalia, civilization was almost blotted out. 

After coming out of all this strife, deprivation and suffering it 
is but natural that the earliest settlers should endeavor to organize 
a home rule or government that would meet with their long 
deferred hopes. With such underlying thoughts and feelings in 
the hearts of the men, this community was established, a place for 
good government and pure religion. These very thoughts and 
motives produced a Thomas Jefferson, a George Washington, and 
a William Penn, and many others, the founders of our free institu- 
2 



10 ST. JOHN'S (hAIN's) REFORMED CHURCH. 

tions, and the separation of the State and the Church and the 
education of the children, for in the country where our people 
came from the Church and the State were one, a great evil in the 
minds of our forefathers ; hence whenever the State or any organ 
ized body tried to bring things back to the old system it met with 
the greatest opposition, and the people that belonged to the Tory 
party called them all sorts of names, ridiculed them and spoke of 
their language in derision, but our people remembered the suffer- 
ings, the trials and all the wrong that had been perpetrated under 
the guise of religion and those who said they were divinely 
ordained to rule over them. Several of the American colonies, 
following the example of England, established Churches supported 
by the State, but the Revolution, which severed the relations 
between the colonies and the mother country, put an end to these 
establishments. The State Church was repeakd in New York in 
1777, in Virginia in 1785, in New Hampshire and Connecticut ia 
1818, and in Massachusetts in 1833. 

"After taking these things into consideration, we can under- 
stand why Thomas Paine, in 1776, published a pamphlet entitled 
**Common Sense," in which he maintained the cause of the 
colonies against the mother country. The success and influence of 
this publication were extraordinary and it kou for him the friend- 
ship of Washington, Franklin and other distinguished American 
leaders. 

Thomas Jefferson said that every man had two countries, his 
own and France and the Netherlands, from which he learned 
many of the ideas which became part of the Constitution of the 
United States. In the Declaration of Independence, Church and 
State are separated and the rights of the individual man estab- 
lished. 

But long before the Declaration of Independence was written 
those principles were deeply written into the hearts of the men 
that came to the Lebanon valley and laid the foundation of what 
is now Hain's Reformed Church, or was then known as the 
Cacoosing Church of Heidelberg township. The origin of the 
birth of the Constitution is found in France, Holland and the 
Netherlands, which have been the battleground of the world for 
centuries and which aroused such intense opposition to the Church 
and State being one and the State the ruler of both, and where 
the rulers claimed divine origin, denying the rights of the common 
people. This is the reason that Jews and Roman Catholics were 
excluded from holding public office ; because they could never di- 
vorce their religion from public affairs and the government, and 
thus they were not considered safe as rulers in a country where 
free institutions prevailed. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 11 

CACOOSING TERRITORY. 

By a careful study of the conditions existing at the time those 
sturdy pioneers naade their appearance in the section of territory 
east of the Tulpehocken region to the Cacoosing creek and made 
their abode in what is now the fertile Lebanon valley ; the reader 
must remember that the Cacoosing territory was directly east of 
Wernersville, that is the watershed into the Cacoosing creek, the 
eastern part of the Lebanon valley, and extended west as far as 
Cornwall, to the Quito Pahillo and to the South Mountain, eastern 
part of Heidelberg township and a small part of Spring town- 
ship ; the central part comprised the territory extending westward 
to the Tulpehocken watershed, and the western part of what was 
then Heidelberg, to Tulpehocken region, likely as far as the Mill- 
creek. 

FROM SCHOHARIE TO TULPEHOCKEN. 

The section known as Heidelberg, Berks county, formerly 
Lancaster county, was settled by immigrants who left the Palati- 
nate in Germany about the year 1707-1709. They first went to 
London in respone to the invitation of Queen Anne, who had seen 
their destitute condition in the Fatherland. About the year 1710 
a number of the Palatinates came to Schoharie, Ulster county. 
New York. 

Owing to the cruel treatment received at the hands of Gov- 
ernor Hunter, and having heard of the unoccupied lands in Swa- 
tara and Tulpehocken in Pennsylvania, they left Schoharie and 
traveled in a southwestern direction through the forest till they 
reached the Susquehanna river, where they made rafts, loaded 
them with their families and some household goods, floated down 
the river to the mouth of the Swatara creek ; thence they worked 
their way up till they reached a fertile spot on the Tulpehocken 
creek, where they settled amidst the Indians in the spring of 
1723. The cattle they drove by land There were thirty- three 
families of them at Tulpehocken in 1728. 

In 1729 there was an important accession. Among these 
were the Holms, Fischers, Lauers, Anspachs, Badtorfs, Spichers, 
•^-Christs, jCadermans, Noacres, Lebengnths and the Weisers. Some 
of these" families remained in the Tulpehocken section, while some 
moved eastward to Womelsdorf, and still others farther eastward 
to what was known as the Cacoosie section, among whom were 
the Hains, Fischers, Spohns and Laucks. 

Thus the causes that led them to brave the tempests of the At- 
lantic, the trials and suffering they had to endure at the hands of 
those in whom they had entrusted their weal and woe ; in their 
defective title to the lands at Schoharie, New York, and eviction 
ont of their homes ; their journey through an unbroken wilder- 



12 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

ness inhabited by wild beasts and savage Indians; their floating 
down the Susquehanna river on primitive rafts, and on disem- 
barking having nothing before them but again a vast wilderness 
and the canopy of the heavens ; their tedious and weary journey 
to the place which was to become their abode ; the labor, the tri- 
als and hardships they had to undergo in conquering the forests 
and the wilderness to make the land arable and bring about the 
productiveness of the soil. No wonder that those became a pecu- 
liar or separate people, of different thought and mind, than such 
as had not passed through such fiery furnaces or ordeals of adver- 
sities as they had. On the other hand, we have those of the Pal- 
atines who came direct from their mother country to the eastern 
part of the province of Pennsylvania and settled in this section at 
a later time, who for the sake of religious liberty sought a home 
where they could worship God according to the dictates of their 
conscience without hindrance or molestation. 

EARLY HISTORY OF THE REFORMED CHURCH IN PENNSYLVANIA. 

The recorded history of our Church in Pennsylvania begins 
with the year 1720. There is but a single document which goes 
back to that early date. It is the petition of the Reformed people 
in Montgomery county, presented to the Olassis of Amsterdam, 
requesting that body to consent to the ordination of John Philip 
Boehm Writing of Rev. Boehm they thus refer to the first Ger- 
man Reformed services in Pennsylvania : "Shortly after his arri- 
val (in 1720) some of the neighbors established a religious meet- 
ing, in which the said John Philip Boehm, as reader, maintained 
the ministry of the Word to the best of his ability and to ihe great 
satisfaction of the people, for five years, without receiving any 
compensation." In the year 1725 the people succeeded at last in 
persuading Boehm to assume all the duties and responsibilities of 
the ministerial office. After long hesitatian he finally yielded to 
their urgent request, and on October 15, 1725, he celebrated the 
Lord's Supper for the first time at Falkner Swamp, and organized 
the first German Reformed congregation in Pennsylvania. If we 
are to accept any date as the birthday of our Church in Pennsyl- 
vania, it ought certainly to be October 15, 1725. 

At the same time when Boehm was organizing his first con- 
gregations and assuming all the rights of a minister, the Reformed 
people began to congregate in another section. It is an interest- 
ing fact, which ought to be emphasized, that almost contempora- 
neously and yet independently, the beginning was made in two 
distinct places, namely, in the Schuylkill Valley by Boehm and 
in the Conestoga Valley by Conrad Tempelman. The latter be- 
gan unknown to Boehm and independent of him in 1725, the 
birthyear of our Church. They were both pious laymen, both 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 13 

were urged to undertake the work by their neighbors and friends^ 
and both were instrumental in gathering many congregations and 
in saving the Reformed Church from the danger of sectarianism, 
which threatened to crush out her existence. 

The first definite reference we have to Hain's or Cacusi Church 
is found in the report of John Philip Boehm to thg Classis or Coe- 
tu8 of Amsterdam, January 14, 1739. After referring to difficul- 
ties which existed at Oley he continues: "The minister of this 
congregation can also supply the place which is called Cacusi, 
where (as I hear) likewise a considerable congregation has gath- 
ered. This place is about seven or eight miles from the centre 
in Oley. (Goetschi has also presumed for some time to serve this 
congregation with the means of grace.) At Falkner Swamp, 
White Marsh, Oley and Philadelphia, and also in the neighbor- 
ing places, there is as yet nothing. Services are held with great 
inconveniences in houses and barns, except at Cacusi, near Oley, 
where (as I hear) they have built a log church for their use. Now 
concerning the last point, how the congregations are supplied 
with schoolmasters and precentors, there is as far as I know no- 
body with fixed position." 

In the same report Rev. Boehm reports how the churches of 
Pennsylvania may be combined and in the most convenient and 
useful way be served by six ministers. "At Oley the same con- 
dition prevails, and perhaps a suitable place may still be found 
from which Cacusi and Maxatawny may be served." 

Minutes of Coetus, pages 12, 13 and 16. 

SECTARIANISM. 

Pennsylvania was flooded at that time by all kinds of sects — 
Quakers and Mennonites, Dunkers and Seventh Day Baptists, In- 
spirationists and Separatists, Hermits and Newborn. Moreover, 
we are informed by Spangenberg, the biographer of Zinzendorf, 
that "many thousands of these people were so indifferent toward 
religion that it had become proverbial to say of a man who did 
not care for God or His Word, that he had the Pennsylvania re- 
ligion." 

This deplorable condition is very strikingly set forth in a let- 
ter of Boehm to the Classis of Amsterdam, dated November 12, 
1730, in which he says: "By these dangerous sects an appalling 
number of people have been led astray, yea, even married people 
have been separated. The two main heretics, who have been 
driven away from all places (C. Beissel and Michael AVohlfohrt) 
live at Canastoka and Falknerschwam. Meanwhile it must be 
feared that if they are not opposed, many poor people will be led 
astray by them. We hear continually of such who here or there 
have gone over to them, to our great astonishment, even of some 
Reformed people." 



14 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

It was this activity and missionary enterprise, especially of the 
Dunkers, described at length in the Ephrata "Chronicle," which 
led the Reformed people to rally around their leaders with the 
determination to stem, if poi-'sible, the flood of sectarianism, which 
was sweeping over the land. 

They realized that the thing for them to do was to erect a 
Church for the glory of God, where they might worship God and 
have His divine blessing and enjoy the freedom for which they 
had been struggling for centuries. Therefore, by their united ef- 
forts, these various sects were prevented from coming into the 
territory of this congregation. 

Grotius, who was well informed as to the conditions of Europe, 
says that a hundred thousand heretics were put to death in the 
Netherlands under the edicts of Charles V. Such was the relig- 
ious record of this people. They were divided into seventeen 
provinces ; this explains the numerous sects found in eastern 
Pennsylvania, as each province united under their faith because 
the old form of government was largely destroyed. 

When the Reformation first broke out, the Reformers of the 
Low Countries inclined to the theology of Luther. But in time 
they took up with the teachings of Calvin, and Calvinism in all its 
fullness was adopted as the creed of the Reformed Church. It is 
to this doctrine that the tree countries owe their liberty, and the 
United States are the first fruition. 

It was the Reformed Church of Holland which first planted 
Presbyterianism in the new world. Subsequently, many adherents 
of the Reformed faith emigrated to America. Those from the 
Continent, while retaining the general epithet of the Reformed, 
prefixed adjectives to indicate their origin ; hence the Dutch Re 
formed, the French Reformed, and the German Reformed 
Churches ; scattered representatives of the Swiss Reformed also 
were not wanting. From 1730 to 1792 the German Reformed 
churches, mostly derived from the Palatinate, placed themselves 
under the Classis of Amsterdam. To Amsterdam, indeed, all the 
American Churches that were of Continental origin turned for 
men and money. 

The Reformed Church in the United States, while it recog- 
nizes all evangelical Christians as brethren, has been noted for 
conservatism in doctrine, or else this congregation could not have 
been true to its doctrine for a period of some twenty years without 
a regular minister ; this proves that the early settlers were well 
grounded in their faith. 

The elders and deacons are chosen only for two years, although 
they may be re elected ; but the elder retains the honor of his of- 
fice for life, and may at any time, although not in the Consistory, 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 15 

become a delegate to the Synods of the Church. The acting Con- 
sistory may call together all former elders as a Great Consistory 
for consultation on important matters. Such a meeting was held 
at the Cacoosing Church, August 29, 1743. The same is found 
in Dr. Good's "History of the Reformed Church in the United 
States," page 240. 

In order to avoid neglecting any part of divine truth, minis- 
ters are required to explain the system of doctrine contained 
in the Heidelberg Catechism to the youth. The system presents 
the fact and the cause of man's misery, the method of redemption 
and the gratitude which is due to God therefor, constructed on 
€ush a basis and emphasizing the comforts to be derived from all 
the great facts of Christianity, the Heidelberg Catechism is one 
to which evangelical Christians of all creeds could subscribe. 

The difficulties that encompassed the work of establishing this 
organization had appeared well nigh insurmountable when Boehm 
iind Weiss began their labor among them. The Germans were 
poor, and had brought with them from their fatherland their doc- 
trines. Unfamiliar with the language of their adopted country, 
they were slow to adopt the methods of their neighbors, and 
in later days a change in language, accompanied by dissension 
and conflict, is not surprising. These difficulties, however, were 
eventually overcome, as the remarkable growth of the Church 
shows. 

Tulpehocken. 

The territory called Tulpehocken was not confined to the 
present limits of Tulpehocken and Upper Tulpehocken, but it 
embraced all the land along the Tulpehocken creek and up to the 
Blue Mountains, except Bera and a few other townships west of 
the Schuylkill. The place in which most of the historical events 
transpired are now comprehended in Heidelberg, Marion, Tulpe- 
hocken and Bethel. The most important meetings and conference 
took place at Conrad Weiser's farm. 

The settlers spread rapidly over the county and, since part of 
the now Lsbanoa valley was looked upon as a promised laud and 
was one of the most noted places in the county at this time for the 
fertility of the soil and its desirableness for a habitation, it was 
natural for the Palatines to have a strong inclination to settle 
there. 

The Indians never brought charges of fraud and dishonesty 
against the Palatines, and the Germans always treated the In- 
dians with strict adherence to honesty and never took advantage 
of them, and for this reason there is no record of an Indian mas- 
sacre in this section, which speaks remarkably well for the early 
settlers and their peaceable disposition. 



16 ST. John's (main's) reformed church. 

The secretary produced a number of deeds, in one of which 
Sassoonan signed a release of "all the land situated between the 
two rivers, Delaware and the Susquehanna, from Duck creek (in 
Delaware) to the mountains on this side of the Lechay (Lehigh). 
This territory was again covered by a deed given in 1732. 

"Sassoonan (AUumapees) said that the land beyond these 
bounds had never been paid for, that they reached no further than 
a few miles beyond Oley, but that their lands on the Tulpehocken 
were seated by the Christians." 

"Mr. Logan (the secretar}^) answered that he understood at the 
time the deed was drawn and since that Lechay hills or mountains 
stretched away from a little below Lechay or fork of the Delaware 
to those hills on the Susquehanna that lie about ten miles above 
Paxton. Mr. Farmer said those hills passed from Lechay a few 
miles above Oley, and reached no further, and that Tulpehocken 
lands lie beyond them." 

It was at length conceded that the laud in Tulpehocken still 
belonged to the Indians and it was at once conceded that the 
Palatines would not have settled without the consent or invitation 
of some man who held a position in the Provincial Council. 
After a number of animated speeches to discover on whom lay the 
responsibility of inviting the Palatines to settle on laud still in the 
possession of the Delaware, James Logan, a member of Council, 
said that he was aware that Palatines had settled there and how 
they came there he was about to disclose. He then presented 
a petition directed to His Excellency William Keith, Baronet- 
Governor of Pennsylvania, and signed by thirty- three families. 
The petition is as follows : 

"That your petitioners are natives of Germany. About fifteen 
years ago they were by the great goodness and royal bounty of 
her late Majesty Queen Anne, relieved from the hardships which 
they then suffered in Europe and were transported into the colony 
of New York, where they settled But their families increasing 
and being in that government confined to the scanty allowance of 
ten acres of land to each family, whereon they could not well sub- 
sist. Your petitioners being informed of the kind reception which 
their countrymen usually met with in the province of Pennsylva- 
nia, and hoping with what substance they had, acquire larger set- 
tlements in the province, did last year leave their settlements in 
New York government and came with their families into this 
province, where upon their arrival they applied themselves to His 
Excellency, the Governor, who of his great goodness permitted 
them to inhabit upon Tulpehocken creek, on condition that they 
should make full satisfaction to the proprietor or his agents for 
such lands as should be allotted to them when they were ready to re- 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 17 

ceive the same. And now your petitioners, understanding that some 
gentlemen, agents of the proprietor, have ample powers to dispose 
of lands in this province. And we, your petitioners, being willing 
and ready to purchase, do humbly beseech your Excellency and 
Council to recommend us to the favorable usage of the proprietor's 
agents, that upon paying the usual prices for lands at such dis- 
tance from Philadelphia we may have sufficient rights and titles 
made to us for such land as we have occasion to buy. And we 
humbly beg leave to inform your Excellency and Council that 
there are fifty families more who, if they be admitted upon the 
same conditions, are desirous to come and settle with us. We 
hope for your favorable answer to this, our humble request, and 
as in duty bound shall ever pray." 

In 1723 thirty-three families of the Germans, having been 
sorely pressed and wronged, firstly by the Dutch and then by the 
English, and then finally deprived of their lands and other posses- 
sions in Schoharie county. New York, came to Pennsylvania by 
the Susquehanna and Swatara. They settled near Tulpehocken, 
about 50 miles west of the Schuylkill. 

William Fisher was one of this company and settled in Hei- 
delberg township. He married Gertrude Elizabeth Hain, daugh- 
ter of George Hain. Peter, son of William Fisher, married Abi- 
gail Heckert (afterwards Eckert), and the son Henry married 
Susannah Ruth on January 4, 1781, and died in Huntingdon, 
Pa., in 1821. 

Peter Fisher and his son Peter were privates in the Revolu- 
tionary war, in the company of Capt. John Ludwig (1780), while 
Henry Fisher served as a private in 1776, in the company of 
Captain Henry Christ. 

Henry Fisher emigrated from Heidelberg to Oley (Berks) in 
1791; married to Sarah, daughter of Jacob V. R. Hunter. 

The War of the Palatinate (1688-1697). 

Louis resolved to attack the Confederates, with no other pur- 
pose but to destroy them, hence he hurried a large army into their 
country and laid waste the entire country. Among the places 
reduced to ruins were the historic town of Heidelberg and a num- 
ber of smaller towns. Even fruit trees, vines and crops were de 
stroyed, and a hundred thousand peasants were rendered homeless. 
This gives us an idea of the terrible suffering and poverty of the 
people that came to the New World to seek shelter and a place 
where they might enjoy freedom without persecution from relig- 
ious fanatics. 



18 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

The Theory of the Divine Right of Kings. 

From the day of King Saul, when the people cried out, "Let 
us have a king !" kings were regarded as being the appointed 
rulers from God to govern the people. This theory was held as 
regards kings and the Papacy. According to this theory, they 
were to take care of the people as a father takes care of his family 
and provides for them ; and under no circumstances is it right for 
them to rebel against his authority, anv more than for children to 
rise against their father. The king is responsible to God alone, 
and to God the people, quietly submissive, must leave the aveng- 
ing of all their wrongs. 

Kings are the ministers of God. ''The throne of a king is not 
the throne of man, but the throne of God himself." "The person 
of a king is sacred, and it is sacrilege to harm them." The same 
applies to the Papacy. By the misdeeds of kings and Popes the 
people gradually learned by their deeds that they were not ap- 
pointed of God, but simply the machination of unscrupulous men. 
And thus we have the great struggle between the rulers and the 
people ; out of it came the Reformation and all wars pertaining 
thereto, which pauperized the people, devastated the laud and 
turned the world into a field of carnage. 

Religious Revival, Sects and All Sorts of Fanatics. 

The great Protestant communions finally broke up into a 
larger number of denominations, or Churches, each holding to 
some minor point of doctrine, or adhering to some form of worship 
disregarded by the other. The contentions between the different 
sects were sharp and bitter, like that in the days of the Apostle 
Paul. One said, "I am of Luther ;" another said, "I am of Cal- 
vin," and another said, "I am of Zwingli," and so of all the sects 
that had adherents among the people. 

From the foregoing historical facts explains the divergence and 
especially different trend of the people that came in the Tulpe 
hocken region and those coming in the Cacoosing region, the 
former being allied to the Germaus while the latter came from the 
Palatines and Dutch, and that for a century this part of the 
Church did not receive any recognition by the Coetus. 

The forming of the congregations and the erecting of houses of 
worship at this early period was indeed a hardship, and services 
were held generally at private houses until a nucleus was obtained 
leading to a congregation. 

The Reformed Church then had only a few ministers, and 
those adhering to 'he Reformed faith were scattered over a great 
extent of territory, with no roads communicating or making 
places accessible other than trails or only partly opened roads 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 19 

through dense forests. It thus is very plain that those isolated 
tiettlements could not have regular services, but only at some 
«tated time, once or twice a year at the most, be visited by one of 
the few ministers located in eastern Pennsylvania ; such was, 
-without any doubt, the situation of this congregation. 

From 1730 to 1757, during which time it had no regular pas- 
tor for any length of time, services were likely conducted by some 
layman. The following names do appear in those early times : 

John Conrad Tempelman. 

John Conrad Tempelman was born at Weinheim, in the 
Palatinate, and baptized March 22, 1692. (In those early times, 
as a rule, no record is kept of the birth, but only of the time of 
baptism.) He was the son of Henry Tempelman, a miller by 
trade. He was married September 22, 1717, to Anna Maria 
Barth. He came to America between the years 1721 and 1725; 
the exact time is not known. He was a parochial school teacher 
and started many a Church and parochial school. 

He lived near Lebanon, and began preaching about the same 
time that Boehm did, namely, in 1725. Tempelman thus de- 
scribes the first beginnings of his work in a letter sent to the Hol- 
land deputies, February 13, 1733: "This Church took its origin 
in the year 1725, at Chanestoka, with a small gathering here and 
there in houses, with the reading of a sermon and with singing and 
prayer, according to the German Reformed Church order, upon 
all Sundays and holidays." He also says that on account of the 
lack of ministers they were without the administration of baptism 
and the Lord's Supper. Tempelman was very watchful against 
sects, and his congregations were very much united. 

As the two founders of the German Reformed Church, Boehm 
and Tempelman, were laymen, it brings into prominence the 
thought that the Reformed Church owes a debt to the laity. She 
should, therefore, give prominence to them in their work, and not 
try to suppress them. (This idea of the laity ruling is character- 
istic of the people of this section of Berks county and Lehigh 
county.) This origin of the Reformed Church through the laity 
gives a special emphasis to the idea that the ministry is not a sep- 
arate class appointed to do some other work than the laity. All 
of God's people are priests. "Ye are a holy priesthood," says the 
Apostle Peter, and the watchword of the Reformation was the 
priesthood of all believers. Our Church in Pennsylvania owes its 
origin to the pious laymen. 

Tempelman's eyesight became defective in the later years of 
his life, on account of which he was no longer able to serve his con- 
gregations. In 1760 he is reported as blind. He died about 1761. 



20 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

He was buried about four miles southeast of Lebanon at a place 
called Tempelman's Hill, near which he used to live. 

Rev. Samuel Guldin. 

He was born at Berne, Switzerland, a son of Hans Joachin 
Guldin and Anna Maria Koch; he was baptized April 8, 1664. 
He was educated at Berne, entering the University there in 1679, 
and became a Swiss Pietist. In 1710 he came to America, having 
with him his wife and four children. He was the first Reformed 
minister in Pennsylvania. He died December 31, 1745. 

Francis Layenberger. 

There is no record of his birth or parentage. All that we 
know is that he serve^l the Church as a pious layman. (They had 
services regularly by a school teacher named Francis Layenberger, 
whose faithfulness Boehm praises.) 

John Philip Boehm. 

John Philip Boehm was the son of Rev. Philip Lewis Boehm; 
he was born at Hochstadt, and was baptized there November 25, 
1683. He was a school teacher at Worms from 1708 to 1715. 
He came to America about 1725, and the records show that he or- 
ganized a number of congregations. 

He was ordained to the holy ministry on Sunday afternoon, 
November 23, 1739. He died April 29, 1749. 

John Henry Goetschi. 

Maurice Goetschi (Rev.) was born in 1686 and became a min- 
ister in 1710. He and his son came to America May 29, 1735, 
landing at Philadelphia. On the day of their arrival the father 
died, and on June 2 he was buried in the churchyard of the prin- 
cipal Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia. His son John Henry 
was born in 1718. Goetschi, even before his ordination, left Penn- 
sylvania and went, October, 1740, to Long Island, where the con- 
gregations had given him a call. 

Jacob Lischy. 

He was born at Muhlhauseu, in southwestern Germany. The 
date of his birth is uncertain, either September 20, 17J6, or May 
28, 1719. He came to Philadelphia in the latter part of May, 
1742. He took the oath of allegiance on May 28, 1742. The 
last years of his life he spent on a farm near Wolf's Church, 
York county, where he died in 1781 and was buried there. 

He was one of the most interesting persons at that time. He 
was the most important because of the work he«did. He soon be- 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 21 

came a leading spirit among the Moravians. As far as ability and 
leadership were concerned he would have made a far better super- 
intendent of the Reformed than Bechtel did. Indeed, he vir- 
tually did that work, for Bechtel was a comparatively quiet and 
non-aggressive man, while Lischy was bright, aggressive and self- 
asserting. What progress was made among the Reformed by the 
Moravians was made mainly through Lischy's efforts. Lischy, 
by traveling around the country, gave Boehm no end of trouble. 
Indeed, his very qualities for leadership ultimately made the Mora- 
vians suspicious of him that he was not entirely sincere in his ad- 
herence to chem. From the very first he threw himself heartily into 
the movement. He had hardly landed in America when he accom- 
panied Zinzendorf on a journey (July 24-August 2, 1742) to the 
Delaware Indians in the Minnisink Mountains, They returned 
by way of Lehigh Gap, through AUemaengel in Lehigh county, 
to Tulpehocken. When Zinzendorf was at Tulpehocken the Lu ■ 
therans protested against the Moravians taking their Church, 
August 11, 1742, in a pamphlet called 'The Tulpehocken Con- 
fusion." (There were also some Reformed in the confusion there 
protesting against the Moravians.) In December Zinzendorf, 
while passing through Warwick township, Lancaster county (now 
Lititz) was asked by persons there to send them a minister. He 
sent Lischy to Muddy Creek and Kissel's Farm, where Lischy'a 
preaching produced a great awakening. He was ordained at 
Philadelphia, January, 1748, by David Nitschman. On March 
1, 1743, he published his Declaration of his Intention. Its ob- 
ject was to reveal his theological views and also his aim in 
preaching the gospel. It shows his adherence to the articles of 
the Berne Synod, and is also Moravian in its gross idea of Christ's 
wounds. It is followed by a testimonial signed by too many to 
have their names published. It closes with a hymn of Lischy's. 
He at once begins his missionary trips among the Reformed to 
gain them from Boehm to the Congregation of the Spirit. On 
Thursday before Easter he organized the Muddy Creek congrega- 
tion on the basis of Bechtel's Catechism and the articles of the 
Berne Synod, and he baptized there, 1743-4. On April 10 he 
was in the Coventry district of Chester county, west of the 
Schuylkill, where the Reformed congregation called him, and a 
constitution was drawn up on May 19, 1743. On August 29 of 
that year we find him in Heidelberg to * nship, Berks county, at 
the Cacusi Church. There a great meeting was held of the Re- 
formed elders from twelve congregations. They were Cacusi, 
Berne, Heidelberg (probably in Lebanon county), Cocalico, Don- 
egal, Upper Swatara, Blue Mountain, Muddy Creek, Vincent and 
Schuylkill, and White Oaks. Here it was charged that he was a 



22 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

follower of ZiDzendorf, and not a Reformed, and also that he had 
not been properly ordained. In reply he told the story of his life, 
and showed the certificate of his ordination. The Reformed were 
thoroughly satisfied with him and unanimously called him as their 
pastor. Indeed, they were so well satisfied with him that they 
published a leaflet signed by themselves, in which they declare 
that they will brand anyone who attacked Lischy as a liar and a 
fraud, and a disturber of the peace. 

From a letter and report of the Rev. John Philip Boehm to 
the Classis of Amsterdam, May 19, 1743: "I was also informed 
by a certain trustworthy man that this man Lischy is said to have 
sworn by the throne of God, in the presence of certain people at 
Gaguschi (Cacusi), in Bern township, that he had nothing to do 
with the doctrine of the Herrnhuters. As a result he was ad- 
mitted into the Reformed Church there, whereby much mischief 
has been caused among the members of that congregation. 
Again, Lischy preached in a private house in Bern township and 
said in his sermon: 'People should not worry. All men would 
be saved; none should be lost.' Whereupon George Heen (Hain) 
there at the above-mentioned Church called him to account soon. 
afterward", demanding that he should prove this from the Scrip- 
tures. 'Only rogues and thieves talked in this manner.' On ac- 
count of this (the word thief) he was cited (before a .Justice) by 
a warrant of Conrad Weiser and bound over to the court at Lan- 
caster." 

Lischy hardly preached in the Cacusi Church after this inci- 
dent. 

In a letter of Boehm, written on March 30, 1740, he makes 
the following report about "Gaguschi" to the Cla-^sis of Amster- 
sterdam: 

"Concerning the congregation at Gaguschi (Cacusi). I was 
there on the 8th of February (1740) and spoke with .Jacob Rieser, 
who showed me the way to N. Riehm, a deacon, with whom I 
stayed over night. Next morning he went with me to John 
Kershner. I explained to them the affair as well as I could. 
*But I noticed more distrust than zeal for this good and beneficial 
cause. When I finally desired to know their will and opinion they 
answered that they would consider the case among themselves and 
come to me to Dolpehacken on the 10th or 11th (of February) and 
sign a paper. But, although I waited beyond the appointed 
time, yet they did not come." — Pres. Historical Journal, vol. 7, 
page 319. 

Frederick Casimir Miller. 

He was from Steichein, near Mayence, where he had been a 
school teacher. He came to America before 1744. He belonged 

*He was trying to induce them to eubecribe a definite Bum toward the support of a minister. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 23 

to the independent class of so called ministers. He was unor- 
dained; he therefore never became a member of the Coetus. The 
last we hear of him is that he was in Oley in 1764. 

John Henry Decker. 

John Henry Decker became pastor of the Cacusi Church in 
Berks county in 1751. He was pastor a second time, 1753-1755. 
As to the history of his life there is no record. He was inde- 
pendent. 

Thirty Years' War. 

The long and calamitous Thirty Years' War was the last 
great combat between Protestantism and Catholicism in Europe. 
It is impossible to picture the wretched condition in which the 
Thirty Years' War left Germany. When the struggle began the 
papulation of the country was thirty millions; when it ended, 
twelve millions. Two thirds of the personal property had been 
destroyed. Many of the most flourishing cities were reduced to 
"mere shells." Vast districts lay waste without an inhabitant. 
The very soil in many regions had reverted to its primitive wil- 
derness. 

The Controversy Between Boehm and Lischey in 
Heidelberg, August 29, 1743. 

The people that came into this section firmly believed in the 
Heidelberg Catechism and were guided by its doctrine, and when 
any one came in their midst of doubtful faith or doctrine they did 
not allow their teaching, and yet, in spite of it all, they were ever 
on the alert as to their liberty, so that no king or Pope should 
rule over them, or any form of government that did not come 
from the people. This was the cause of the c( ntroversy between 
Boehm and Lischy. The former strictly adhered to the Church 
authority or the Coetus of Holland, while the latter did not hold 
himself subject to their teaching and authority, but stood aloof 
and belonged to the so-called independent preachers. Boehm 
complained that Lischy made him a great deal of trouble, in that 
he interfered with his work. It is reported that Lischy organized 
the Muddy Creek congregation on the basis of Bechtel's Catechism 
and the articles of the Berne Synod. It is true that Lischy was 
sustained at this meeting, but the members of St. .John's (Hain's) 
Church, or Cacusi, never fell in with his views, nor did he serve 
them for any length of time. It must ever be said to the credit 
of this congregation that they ever remained true to the teaching 
of the Heidelberg Catechism. This goes to prove how firmly 
they were grounded in the faith of the Reformed Church and her 
doctrine. Where is there another class of people that could hold 
on to the faith of their fathers for a generation without any 
Church organization, having only laymen as their teachers to 



24 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

guide them? This in itself is one of the most remarkable things 
in the history of this congregation. 

Copy of the Original Document Given Under the Seal 

of His Excellency, the Count, Secretary of 

the Chancery, Bierstein, 1733. 

We, the Chancellor of the Right Hon. Count and Lord Sir 
Wolfgang Ernstin, Count of Isenberg and Biedingen, our gracious 
Count and Lord, hereby acknowledge and make known that 
William Fisher, heretofore inhabitant, neighbor and subject of 
Langenselbol, Amts Bonnenburg, obediently informed us that he 
has decided to depart and to emigrate to Pennsylvania, where he 
intends to settle, and at the same time humbly requests us to no- 
tify not only his honesty and integrity, but faithfully to attest 
that henceforth he owes no allegiance to his Excellency, the 
Count, as we should find by investigation, and as we would con- 
sider it our duty to bear witness to the truth and further the wel- 
fare of each and every one. 

To this seemly request to William Fisher we had to accede the 
more readily the better we have assured ourselves by authenti- 
cated reports that William Fisher has heretofore conducted him- 
self to his Excellency, the Count, his counsellors, officials, and 
toward each and every one, that we can give to all good testimony 
in his behalf. 

His Excellency and we his chancellor decree that William 
Fisher owes us no allegiance, and permit to him to leave the 
county of Isenberg and to settle wherever he may desire. 

We therefore request all high and low, according to their sta- 
tions and dignity, obediently, submissively and subserviently and 
kindly, not only to give implicit belief to our testimony, that the 
above named William Fisher, who comes from a place free from 
all infectious disease, be permitted to go free and unmolested by 
whomsoever met, and his long journey to give him all assistance 
and preferment, which we shall ever be ready to reciprocate when- 
ever the opportunity shall offer. 

Ground for Erection of the Church. 

The ground for the erection of a church was given by George 
Hain or Hen. 

George Hain, after whom the church was named, the donor 
of the land upon which the church was erected, died in the year 
1746, as appears by an appraisement of his estate. The inven- 
tory was taken August 19, 1746, wherein mention is made of a 
certain tract of land on which the church stands, or out of which 
the church land was taken, which was valued and appraised at 10 
pounds. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 25 

From the inventory and will we learn that the following chil- 
•clren survived him: John Christ, Peter, George, Adam, Freder- 
ick, Henry, Casper (born in 1724 and died October 2, 1762, the 
father of seven. children), Sibila, wife of Jacob Freymeyer; Eliza- 
beth, wife of William Fisher. 

In the church records of the Kocherthal colony, which are 
printed in the magazine "Ye Old Ulster," we find the following 
Hain record: "Baptized in Schoharie, June 6, 1716, Johann, 
born February 8, child of John George and Veronica Hohn. Spon- 
sors, Johann Cast and Commissioner. August 18, Anna Eliza- 
beth, born the t*»nth child of Michael and Magdalena Hoenigen. 
Sponsor^, Johann Stahl and Elizabeth Duntzbachni." 

The will of (Jeorge Hen is on record in the court house in 
Philadelphia 

From the will and from other records we have the Christian 
name of George Hain's wife, Veronica, but do not know her fam- 
ily name. 

Will of George Hen. 

In the name of the Holy Trinity, be it remembered that I, 
George Hen, of Lancaster county, yeoman, being of sound mind 
and memory and in good health, thanks be to God for these and 
all other of His mercies, and calling to mind the uncertainty of 
this transitory life, do make this my Last Will and Testament in 
name as follows: 1st. It is my will that all my just debts and 
funeral expenses be fully paid and satisfied. Secondly. It is my 
will that my beloved wife, Veronita, shall be and remain in pos- 
session of my whole estate as long as she remains my widow; but 
if she should intermarry, then she is to have her third only, ac- 
cording to law; and I do give and bequeath to my daughter, Anna 
Sibilla, one shilling sterling money of Great Britam; then I do 
give and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth 150 acres of land 
situated on Bark Creek adjoining her husband's and William 
Fisher's land. Then I do give and devise and bequeath unto my 
«on .John Christ my tract of land lying on the other side of Runn 
of about 150 acres, this proviso and upon this execution only that 
he shall return and give back 30 acres of land which he comprised 
to have admeasured to him from land that was laid out and sur- 
veyed unto me; and if not complying with this proviso and con- 
dition, he,\John Christ, shall no ways have the land so be- 
queathed unto b!m, but Instead thereof shall have 5 shillings ster- 
ling money of Great Britain; the said tract of land so intended 
for him shall revert to my estate. Then I do give and bequeath 
unto my son Peter I shilling sterling money of Great Britain. 
Then I do give and bequeath unto my son John George 1 shilling 
sterling money of Great Britain. Then I do give and bequeath 
unto my son John Adam that tract of land of 200 acres which I 
bought of Martins Moreoser; and do give, devise and bequeath 
3 



26 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

unto the said John Adam 50 acres of land situated and lying by 
or near the church. Then I do giv*^, devise and bequeath unto 
my son John Frederick that plate of tract of land near Brunnen 
Kiln, consisting of 188 acres. Then I do give, devise and be- 
queath unto my son John Henry 100 acres of land which I bought 
of William Allen, and 100 acres of land at the upper end of the 
said tract which I took up from the proprietor, both lying and 
situated on Dry Creek near my dwelling house. Then I do give 
and bequeath unto my son John Casper the plantation where I 
live upon on Dry Creek, contains 200 acres, altogether with the 
buildings and improvements therein. Then I give, devise and 
bequeath unto my two last named John Henry and John Casper 
that tract of land adjoining William Allen's by the hill, contain- 
ing 126 acres, to be equally used or divided between them; and 
I do hereby nominate and appoint my said beloved wife, Veron- 
ita, and Thomas Edwards, Esq., to be Executors of this my last 
Will and Testament; and I do hereby revoke all other and former 
Wills and Testaments by me made, and do declare this and no 
other to be my last Will and Testament. 

In witness whereof I, the said George Hen, have hereunto set 
my hand and seal this 17th day of November in the 16th year of 
his Majesty's Reign, A. D. 1743. 

Signed, sealed and published and declared by George Hen to 
be his last will. 

i Joseph Croll, 
Witness :■{ Wm. Burg, 

( Alessa Crellms. 

Philadelphia. April 8, 1746. 

Two witnesses appeared and swore that he was of sound mind. 



HORN'S CHURCH RECORDS. 

1745-1757. 

ST. JOHN'S REFORMED, COMMONLY CAIvLED "MAIN'S CHURCH,'* 
HEIDELBERG TOWNSHIP, BERKS COUNTY, PENNSYLYANIA.' 

This Book cost 2 Shillings. 

Book of Baptisms of The congregation in Heidelberg In whieh 
are recorded the names of the children, who, according to the 
commandment of Christ, have been received into the congregation 
of the Lord (God) in the presence of Christian Sponsors, whose 
names, together with the names of the parents, are here recorded 
by the regular pastor. 

May God strike their names from the Records of sin and in- 
s«ribe them in the Book of life — Amen. 
Done April 2G, 1746. 
A correct translation made by Adam G. Lerch. 

Date of Baptism A (E) 

1747, June 7. Casper, a son of George Arnolt. Sponsors, Casper 
Haine and wife Margarette. 
A (O) 

1747, Elizabeth, a daughter of John Olthousael and wife. 

Sponsor, John Binckley. 
A 

1748, Apr. 14 , a son of Jacob Alpey. Sponsors, John Weber 

and wife Anna Margarette. 
1756, Mar, 1 , a daughter of Philip Au Miller. Sponsors, Mi- 
chael Grauel and wife. 

B 

1745, John, a son of Jacob Boser and wife. Sponsor, John 

Hauser. 

1747, John George, a son of John Binckley and wife. Spon- 

sors, John Roep and wife Susanna. 

1748, Aug. 14. John Henry, a son of Henry Binckley. 

1749, July 9 , a daughter of Henry Boser and wife AnnaMag- 

darlena. Sponsor, Anna Margarette Dorsten, 
daughter of Casper Dorsten. 

1751, July 14 , a daughter of Henry Bosert and wife. Sponsor, 

Susana Bosert, wife of Henry Bosert. 



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28 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1761, Sept. 13 , a daughter of Peter Braun and wife. Sponsor, 

Anna Elizabeth Brentz, daughter of Henry Brentz. 

1753, July 22 , a son of Martin Boyer (Beyer) and wife. Spon- 
sor John George Neu (Ney) and wife. 

1747, Elizabeth, a daughter of John Peter Dreszler (Dressier) 

and wife. Sponsors, William Fisher and wife. 

1749, Apr. 9 , a son of Jacob Doerdenhous (Derdenhous) and 

wife Susanna. Sponsors, Leonhard Qesell and wife 
Anna Catharine. 

1749, Nov. 19 a daughter (together with his wife) of John 

Peter Dresler. Sponsor, Anna Margarette Shatten, 
daughter of Peter Shatten. 

E 

1747, John Henry, a son of John Ermentrout, born Nov. 

Nov. 22, 1747. Sponsor, John Henry Ermentrout. 

1748, Anna Magdalena. a daughter of Frederick Ermentrout 

and wife. Sponsors, Jost Hetrich and wife. 

1750, Feb. 18 , a son of Paul Engel and wife Margarette Eliz- 

abeth. Sponsor, Thomas Lanciscus and wife Eliz- 
abeth. 

1750, Apr. 1 , a son of John Ermentrout and wife Elizabeth. 

Sponsor, John Hain, son of Frederick Hain. 

1750, Aug. 5 , a son of John Eckert and wife Engel. Sponsor, 

John Dautrich. 

1750, Aug. 19 , a son of Frederick Ermentrout and wile Catha- 

rine. Sponsor, John George Ermentrout, son of 
Elizabeth Ermentrout. 

1751, Nov. 26 , a aoa of Frederick Ermentrout and wife. Spon- 

sor, John Peter Lamm. 

1754, Feb. 10 , a daughter of John Eckert. Sponsor, Anna 

Maria Ruth, daughter of Jacob. 

F 

1747, Magdalena, a daughter of Peter Faust and wife, born 

Mar. 1, 1747. Sponsors, Adam Hain and wife. 

1747, June 7. Frantz, a son of William Fisher and wife. Sponsors, 

Frantz Krick and wife. 
1747, John, a son of Christian Frantz and wife. Sponsors, 

John Fisher and wife. 

1749, Apr. 9 , a son of John Peter Faust and wife Anna Maria. 

Sponsors, John Henry Hain (Hen) and wife Anna 
Christina. 



ST. John's (main's) eeformed church. 29 

Date of Baptism 

1750, Mar. 11 , a son of William Fisher and wife Elizabeths 

Sponsors, John Frederick Hain and wife Anna 
Elizabeth. 

1751, Jnly 14 , a daughter of John Peter Faust. Sponsor, Anna 

Elizabeth Fauet. 

1753, May 3. John George, a son of William Fisher and wife. Spon- 

sor, John George Reichmann. 
G 

1746, Catharine Elizabeth, a daughter of Leonard Gesell and 

wife. Sponsors, Tobias Bechtel and wife Catha- 
rine Elizabeth. 

1750, June 3 , a son of Leonjard Gesell and wife Anna Catha- 
rine. Sponsor, John Thomas Lanciscus (gus). 

1750, Dec. 9 , a son of Peter Grothauser (Greathouse). Spon- 
sor, Henry Hain. 

1752, Jan. 1 , a son of Michael Grauel and wife. Sponsors, 

John Eckert and wife. 

1754, Mar. 20. Maria Elizabeth, a daughter of Michael Grauel. Spon- 

sors, Anthony (Antonius) Faust and wife. 

1756, Jan. 24 , a son of Michael Grauel. Sponsors, Conrad Hart 

and wife. 

H 

1745, Dec. 14. Maria, a daughter of George Hain and wife. Sponsor, 

Mary Hetrick. 

/ 1746, June 1. , a son of John Christ Hain and wife Maria. Spon- 

\y^ sors, John George Groff and wife. 

1746, Maria, a daughter of Joseph Hartman and wife Mar- 

garette. Sponsor, Maria Hetrich. 

1747, July 1. John, a son of Frederick Hain and wife. Sponsor, 

John Ermentrout. 

1747, Anna Margarette, a daughter of George Hep and wife 

(or perhaps Hen, hence may be Hain). Spon- 
sors, John Mohn and wife. 

1747 Anna Catharine, a daughter of George Pettory (Petry 

or Hettrick) and wife. Sponsor, Anna Catharine 
Gaul. 

1748, Feb. 5. (Likely John), a son of Adam Hain and wife Anna 

Magdalena. Sponsors, John Weber and wife 
Anna Margarette. 

1748, Apr. 26. Maria Catharine, a daughter of John George Huebler. 
Sponsor, John Adam Felnig. 

1748, July 3. Anna Margarette, a daughter of Peter Hain and wife. 



30 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1749, Jan. 11 , a aon of Frederick Hain and wife Anna Eliza- 
beth. Sponsor, Christopher Ermentrout. 

1749, Jan. 14. (Likely John), a aon of Anna Christina, wife of John 
Henry Hain. Sponsors, John Weber and wife 
Anna Margarette. 

1749, May 14 , a son of Conrad Hart (Hatt) and wife. Spon- 

sors, Maria Catharine (supposed) Hart. 

1750, Jan. 28 , a daughter of Adam Hain and wife Anna Mag- 

dalena. Sponsors Anna Maria Faust, wife of Pe- 
ter Faust. 
1750, Apr. 15. Anna Barbara, daughter of Conrad Hepy (or Hegy) 
and wife. Sponsors, John Binckle (written 
Pinckle) and wife. 

1750, July 15 , a daughter of Casper Hain and wife Catharine. 

Sponsor, Elizabeth, wife of William Fisher. 

1750, Aug. 5 , a daughter of George Hain and wife (Magdaline 

Elizabeth. Sponsor, Maria Elizabeth Freymeyer, 
daughter of Jacob Freymeier. 

1750, Sept. 16. , a son of Henry Hain and wife Christina. Spon- 
sor, Frederick Hain. 

1750, Nov. 17 , a daughter of Peter Hain and wife. Sponsors, 

Frederick Miller and wife Susanna. 

1751, Dec. 20 , a daughter of Henry Hetrick (or Etrick) and 

wife. Sponsors, Frederick Ermentrout and wife. 

1753, Dec. 25 , a son of Casper Hain and wife. Sponsor, Peter 

Fisher, son of William and Anna Maria Kuhl, 
daughter of Jacob Kuhl. 

1753, Dec. 16 , a son of Henry Hetrick. Sponsors, William 

Hetrick and wife. 

1755, Sept. 23. Peter, a son of John Heckert (art) and wife Elizabeth 

Gertrude, born Sept. 15, 1755. Sponsor, Peter 
Lamm 

1756, Feb. 15 , a daughter of Christian (supposed Hain). Spon- 

sors, John Francis Frantz and Catharine Elizabeth 
^ Ostin. 
/' 1756, Feb. 15 , a son of Casper Hain. Sponsors, Frederick 

Hain and wife. 

1757, June 25. George Michael, a son of John Hartman and wife Eva 

Catharine, born June 5, 1755. Sponsors, Michael 
Busch and wife Anna Maria. 

1757, June 26. Daniel, a son of Henry Hain and wife Christina, born 
May, 1757. Sponsors, Daniel Rieth (or Ruth) and wife. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 31 

Date of Baptism 

1757, Oct. 2. William, a son of John Heckert and wife Elizabeth 
Gertrude, born Sept. 19, 1757. Sponsors, William 
Fisher and wife Elizabeth (grandparents). 

1757, Nov- 20. William, a son of George Hain and wife Elizabeth, born 
uct. 14, 1757. Sponsors, William Fisher and wife 
Elizabeth. 

1757, Dec. 26. Elizabeth, a daughter of Henry Hetzel and wife Jo- 
hanna Christina, born Dec. 17, 1757. Sponsors, 
ij-lizabeth Schmehl and John Fisher. 
K 

1745, Dec. 30 , a son of Frantz Krick. Sponsor, John Krick. 

1746, July 13 , a son of Adam Kintzer (or Rintzer) and wife. 

Sponsors, John Krick and the wife of Francis 
Krick. 

1746, July 17. Anna Catharine, a daughter of Sebastian Kohlman. 

Sponsor, Anna Catharine Zerbilin (Zerbe). 

1747, Maria, daughter of Frantz Krick and wife. Sponsor, 

Christianna Maria Fitzmeyerin. 

1751, Feb. 10 , a daughter of Mathias Knob and wife Anna 

Maria. Sponsor, Anna Margarette, wife of Jacob 
Risler. 

1753, Mar. 18 , a daughter of Peter Knob and wife. Sponsor, 

Maria Elizabeth, daughter of Michael Ee«rt. 

1757, Nov, 20. John Henry, a son of Christian Kilbach and wife Eliz- 
abeth, born Nov. 6, 1757, Sponsors, Henry Brensz 
and wife Lenah. 
L 

1745, Dec. 30 , a son of Jacob Lauer. Sponsor, John Krick. 

1747, Jan 11. Rachel, a daughter of Casper Lerch and wife. Spon- 
sor, John Adam 

1751, Feb. 24 , a daughter of Lety and wife Anna, Spon- 
sor, Rosini Miller, daughter of Frederick Miller. 

1751, Aug. 4 , a son of Jacob Lety and wife Anna Maria. 

Sponsors, John Ludwig Mohn and wife Anna 
cidilia. 

1757, Dec. 11. Appolonia, a daughter of Peter Lamm and wife Anna 
Margarette, born Nov. 23, 1757. Sponsors, Peter 
Fisher and Apolonia Heckert. 

M 

1746, Eva, a daughter of Casper Moser and wife. Sponsors, 

John Roch (or Koch) and wife. 

1747, Anna Rosini, a daughter of John Martin and wife. 

Sponsor, Werner Weitzer (Weitzel). 

1748, Aug. 14. Magdalena, a daughter of Ludwig Mohn and wife. 



32 ST. John's (main's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1749, Sept. 3 , a son of Ludwig Mohn (Mon) and wife Anna 

Adilia. Sponsor, John Boutz (brother-in-law). 

1749, Nov. 19 , a son of John Melchior (Melger) Mell and wife 

Elizabeth. Sponsor, John Traut. 
R 

1750, June 24. Maria Magdalena, a daughter of Adam Rieser and wife.. 

Sponsors, Henry Scherer and wife. 
1753, Nov. 24 , a son of Michael Ruth. Sponsor, John Adam. 

Moser and Anna Catharine Ruth. 
1755, Nov. 30. Maria Magdalena, daughter of Ludwig Ritter and wife 

Sponsors, John Schaner and wife. 
S 
-1746, Oct. 10. Susanna, daughter of Jacob Sentzenbach and wife.. 

Sponsors, John Orth and wife Susanna. 
1749, Nov. 19 , daughter of Peter Suemond and wife Veronica. 

Sponsors, Maria Elizabeth Eckert, daughter of 

John Eckert, and Conrad Find. 

1749, Dec. 31 , a son of Peter Strohl and wife Anna Marga^ 

rette. Sponsor, John Philip Michel, son of Ulrich 
Michel. 

1750, Feb. 18 , a son of Jacob Schub and wife Anna Lydia. 

Sponsors, Casper Lerch and wife Anna Margarette. 
1750, July 15. John Paul, a son of Casper Stieff (or ft) and wife Anna 
Maria. Sponsor, Frederick Miller (Miler). 

1753, May 3 , a son of John Henry Schmidt (Smith). Spon- 
sors, John Frantz, son of Christian Frantz, and 
Anna Elizabeth Fisher, daughter of Wm. Fisher. 

1753, July 29 , a son of John Nicholas Schaeffer and wife. 

Sponsor, Christian Michel. 

1753 Christian, a son of Nicholas Schaeffer and wife Juli- 

anna, born July 24, iToo. Sponsor, Christian 
Heck (Hec). 

1755, Nov. 30 , a son of Frederick Swartz. Sponsor, Yost (Jost) 

Fox (Fuchs). 

1757, Feb. 13. Jacob, a son of Peter Strohl and wife Anna Marga- 
rette, born Jan. 28, 1757. Sponsor, Jacob Sutz and 
wife Anna Maria. 

1757, Margarette, a daughter of Nicholas Schaeffer and wife 

Julianna, born Jan. 1, 1757. Sponsor, grandmother. 

W 

1750, Nov. 17 , a son of John Weis. Sponsor, John Zinbrich 

(or Zinbrech). 

Z 

1750, Dec. 26. , a son of John Zinbrech and wife. Sponsors,, 

John Weis and wife. 
1753, Dec. 16. , a son of Zacharias Ziegler. Sponsors, Ulrich 

Michel and wife. 




DILLENBURG, THE BIRTHPLACE OF KEV. WALDSCHMIDT. 



Second Period— 1757-1810. 



John Waidschmidt. 

John Waidschmidt was born at Dillenburg, in the county of 
Na=sau, Germany, on August 6, 1724. Waidschmidt pursued his 
ptudie* first in the Latin school and later in the University at 
Herhorn. 

While he was studying at Herborn events were taking place in 
Pennsylvania which prepared the way for his coming. Michael 
Schlatter, a Swiss minister, was sent in 1746 by the Synods of 
North and South Holland to organize the Reformed congregations 
of Pennsylvania under the jurisdiction of the Church of Holland. 
This commission was carried out by Schlatter, and on Sept. 29, 
1747, four ministers and twenty-eight elders, representing twenty 
congregations, met in Philadelphia and organized there the ' Coetus 
(or Convention) of the Reformed Churches of Pennsylvania." 
During his journeys, made by Schlatter in the course of the next 
three years, he found that there were no less than forty-six Re- 
formed congregations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and 
Virginia, which were served by only four ordained ministers. As 
no progress was possible under these circumstances, unless more 
ministers were secured, Schlatter returned to Holland to interest 
the Church of Holland in sending more ministers to Pennsyl- 
vania. 

In the spring of 1751 Schlatter appeared before the two Syn- 
ods of Holland, which listened with great interest to his touching 
story regarding the needy condition of the Reformed people of 
Pennsylvania. His plea for six new ministers found a favorable 
hearing, and, in order to make the undertaking possible from a 
financial point of view, the Synods sent a petition to the States of 
Holland and VV^est Friesland to grant an annual subvention for 
the work in Pennsylvania. This petition was granted in August, 
1751. the States of Holland and West Friesland voting the sum of 
2,000 florins (or $800) annually for a period of five years; and 
when this grant had expired, it was renewed at three successive 
occasions. It was this liberal grant of the Dutch government 
which made it possible for the Church of Holland to send mis- 
sionaries to Pennsylvania. 

Accordingly Schlatter was commissioned by the Synods to 
visit the chief Reformed Universities in Western Germany and 
Switzerland, in order to secure six young men for Pennsylvania. 
The Universities visited by him were Herborn, Heidelberg, Zurich 



34 ST. John's (hatn's) reformed church. 

and Basle. At first a number of men volunteered, but gradually 
they all withdrew, so that it seemed doubtful for a while w^hether 
he would be able to succeed in his mission. 

At last six young men were found in Herborn, with the co- 
operation of the faculty, who expressed their willingness to go to 
Pennsylvania. They were described by Schlatter as follows in a 
letter which he sent from Herborn to Holland, on February 17, 
1752, namely; (l) Mr. Otterbein, quiet and pious; (2) Mr. 
Waldschmidt, honest and sincere; (3) Mr. Henspeter, resolute 
and seeking the good; (4) Mr. Stoy, intelligent and kind hearted; 
(5) Mr. Frankenfeld, taciturn and willing; (6) Mr. ^Mssler, 
greatly gifted and generous. At the last moment one of them, 
Henspeter, withdrew, having yielded to the earnest entreaties of 
his mother to stay with her in Nassau. One of the professors of 
the University, Arnoldi, called these men "the flower of the 
young ministers in the county of Nassau." It was, indeed, a 
great sacrifice for the little church of Nassau to give up five of her 
best men for service in a distant land. 

On February 29, 1752, Schlatter started with the five men for 
Holland, by way of Dillenburg, where three of the men (Otter- 
bein, Waldschmidt and Wissler) were born. On March 9, 1752, 
the little company reached The Hague, Holland, where tney ap- 
peared before the Deputies of the Synods, an Executive Commit- 
tee on Foreign Missions. 

Messrs. Otterbein and Wissler having already been ordained 
in Nassau, the Deputies gave them their commissions for Pennsyl- 
vania on March 13. The other three candidates were examined 
on March 11 in the languages (Greek and Hebrew) and in theol- 
ogy. The examination was conducted in Latin, as they were un- 
able to speak Dutch. In this examination Stoy excelled; Wald- 
schmidt and Frankenfeld passed well. They then subscribed the 
Dutch Creeds, the Heidelberg Catechism and the Canons of Dort. 
On the 14th of March they were set apai*t by a solemn service for 
their work in Pennsylvania. 

Meanwhile a letter had come in, notifying the Deputies that 
in the county of Berg there was another candidate, J. C. Rubel, 
of Wald, who was willing to go. He was accepted to fill the place 
of the sixth Nassau candidate, who had withdrawn. Rubel was 
examined by the Deputies on April 5, and, being found satisfac- 
tory, was ordained for service in Pennsylvania. Schlatter and his 
party of six ministers left Amsterdam on April 26, 1752. They 
arrived at New York on July 27. There the missionaries were 
welcomed by Rev. H. M. Muehlenberg, the Patriarch of the Lu- 
theran Church in Pennsylvania, who happened to be in New York 
at that time. Being invited to meet the new ministers, he greeted 
them with the words: "Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the 
midst of wolves; be ye therefore wise as serpents and harmless 
as doves." 



ST. John's (haijs's) reformed church. 35 

After the party had reached Pennsylvania, a special meeting 
of the Coetus was called on August 10-13, 1752, at Philadelphia, 
to assign them to their future fields of labor. They were assigned 
■as follows: Mr. Otterbein to Lancaster, Mr. Stoy to Cocalico, Mr. 
Waldschmidt as Schlatter's assistant in Philadelphia, Mr. Rubel 
to Tulpehocken, Mr Wissler to Egypt and Heidelberg, and Mr. 
Frankenfeld to Frederick, Maryland. Later, however, changes 
became necessary, so that Waldschmidt was sent to Cocalico and 
Stoy to Tulpehocken, while Rubel stayed in Philadelphia. Wald- 
schmidt was installed in his congregations by Schlatter on October 
"22, 1752. According to Waldschmidt's own private records, his 
•charge consisted at first of "Cocalico, Muddy Creek, White Oaks 
or Sebastian Reyer's and Seltenreich." As to the identity of 
these congregations it may be said that Cocalico is now Bethany 
•Church at Ephrata (formerly one mile south of Ephrata); Muddy 
Creek still bears the same name and is in East Cocalico township; 
the original White Oaks Church was, according to the statement 
of Waldschmidt, at Sebastian Reyer's, which is now Zion's 
■Church, near Brickerville, in Elizabeth township; and Selten- 
reich's Church is in Earl township, near New Holland. In the 
Coetal minutes of October, 1752, a petition was presented from 
the new congregation in White Oaks, while at the Coetus held at 
Cocalico in October, 1753, it was resolved that "the congregation 
at White Oaks be combined with the one at Bastian Reyer's and 
be served by Rev. Waldschmidt." This new congregation at 
White Oaks is today represented by the Jerusalem Church at 
Unionville in Penn township. 

When Waldschmidt took charge of these congregations in 
1752, their strength, as shown at the first communion services, 
was as follows: At Cocalico. 72 communicants; at Reyer's, 60; 
^t Muddy Creek, 80; at Seltenreich, 70. At Muddy Creek he ex- 
perienced considerable difficulty, as he was opposed by an inde- 
pendent preacher, Frederick Casimir Mueller. At the first meet- 
ing of Coetus which Waldschmidt attended at Lancaster, October 
18-23, 1752, he declared himself satisfied with all his congrega- 
tions, except Muddy Creek, where Mueller was preaching to a 
part of the congregation. Coetus advised him to continue preach- 
ing there until the Lord would remove this obstacle out of his 
"vvay. He 'reported also that he was receiving ten pounds salary 
from each of his four congregations, and that he had schoolmasters 
in all his congregations, except at White Oaks. At the same 
meeting of Coetus 500 folio Bibles, printed at Basle in 1747, and 
presented by the Classis of Amsterdam to the Reformed Churches, 
were distributed to the various ministers, of which Waldschmidt 
received twenty-four copies. The Basle Bible, presented in 1755 
by Schlatter to the Swamp Church, is still preserved by the con- 
gregation. The meeting of Coetus held at Lancaster in October, 



36 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

1752, was closed with a thanksgiving sermon preached by Wald 
Schmidt from Heb. 12:14. It was apparently the only eermoo 
he ever preached before the Coetus. 

The year 1753 was one of the mose critical in the whole his 
tory of the Coetus of Pennsylvania. The organization of the Re- 
formed Church, whic'i had been brough* about with so much 
pains by Schlatter, was threatened with dif-solution. The congre- 
gations were thrown into disorder. The ministers were divided 
by party strife. There were two factions, one being led by 
Schlatter, the other by Weiss. The latter contended for Presby- 
terial representation, while Schlatter wishfd to exclude the elders^ 
at least from some of the sessions. Fortunately peace was again 
restored in the following year, when Schlatter left the Coetus and 
his attempted reforms were forgotten. Waldschmidt sided in this 
struggle with Weiss, as is evident from the fact that he was pres- 
ent at the meeting of Coetus held at Goshenhoppen, the home of 
Weiss, and at the "Rival Coetu«," which met in his charge at Co- 
calico, October 10-12, 1753. At the latter meeting Waldschmidt 
reports his salary at 35 pounds from Cocalico, Seltenreich and 
Muddy Creek. In the same year he is also reported as having pur 
chased a farm of one hundred acres. On this farm his home was 
located, in which he resided to the end of his life. 

In the year 1754 Waldschmidt gave up Muddy Creek, j)rob- 
ably through the successful opposition of Mueller, who was still 
preaching there. His last communion was celebrated by him at 
Muddy Creek on June 22, 1754. To compensate him for this loss 
a new church was built in West Cocalico township, at Michael 
Amweg's, where he administered the first communion May 18, 
1755. This is the present Swamp Church. But even in this new 
church Waldschmidt was not permitted to preach for any length 
of time, for he records the last communion service there on Octo- 
5, 1755. 

In 1756 Rev. William Stoy left Tulpehockeu to go to Phila- 
delphia. Hence Waldschmidt was asked as the nearest minister 
to preach at Tulpehocken, and at the same time to supply Read- 
ing. Revs. Rieger and Otterbein were appointed to install him 
in his new congregation on July 6, 1756 At Reading Wald 
Schmidt held the first commuuion on October 31, 1756, and in the 
two Tulpehocken congregations in November of the same year. 
At the end of this year (1756) he gave up Seltenreich, which was 
transferred to Rieger, perhaps with the view of devoting himself 
more fully to his new congregations. But he served them only for 
two years, when Otterbein became their pastor. In 1757 Wald- 
schmidt began to serve Cacusi (now Hain's Church in Berks 
county), where he administered the first communion on May 15, 



ST. John's (main's) reformed church. 37 

1757 When Rev. Tempelman became blind and was thua dis- 
abled from further service, Waldschraidt preached in his congre- 
tions for about a year. At Donegal he celebrated the first com- 
munion on April 6, 1760, in the Gruben Church, near Lebanon, 
(now extinct) on May 15, 1760, and at Quitopahilla (now Hill 
Church, near Annville,) on May 18, 1760. In May, 1760, the 
statistics of VV'^aldschmidt were as follows: 50 baptisms for the 
year 1759 and 15 catechumens, and at Cocalico 120 members la 
October, 1760, Rev. Leydich reported to Coetus about Wa'd 
Schmidt's ministry : "His churches were satisfied with his preach- 
ing, but wished he might be more diligent in house visitation and 
more careful in his conduct." We cannot tell whether this criti- 
cism was justified, or whether it must be put down as captious 
fault finding, in which some people indulge so eagerly. When in 
the next year Rev. Stoy acted as Visitor of the Churches, he re- 
ported that Cocalico and White Oaks were "tolerably well satis- 
fied with Rev. Waldschmidt." The personality of the visitor had 
■evidently much to do with the judgment. 

The year 1762 was remarkable in the ministry of Wald- 
schmidt, because in it he gave up all his original congregations, 
whose pastor he had become in 1752. Thus he celebrated his last 
communion at Reyer's on September 19, 1762 ; at White Oaks on 
October 24, 1762, and at Cocalico on October 24, 1762. He was 
then pastor of Cacusi only and of Reading, where he preached oc 
■casionally between 1762-1765. 

In 1765 he began to serve several new congregations, first Ep- 
ler's Church in Berue township, Berks county, where he celebrated 
the first communion, March 17, 1765. In September of the same 
year he also took the old Berne Church for about two years, and 
finally he became once more the pastor of the church at Michael 
Arawf-g's, or the Swamp Church, in West Cocalico township, cel- 
ebrating at the last place the first communion on April 14, 1765. 
Thus he had again with Cacusi four congregations. In January, 
1767, he began to preach in a new congregation, at Allegheny, in 
Brecknock township, Berks county. These five congregations 
were more than he could well take care of, hence he dropped 
Berne in 1766, and Cacusi complained in 1771 of being neglected 
bv him. As a result he n signed Cacusi, which was joined to the 
Reading charge The remaining three congregations, Epler, Al- 
legheny and Swamp (called Little Cocalico in the Coetus Min- 
utes), remained faithful to him to the end of his life. 

In 1757 Waldschmidt began to serve Cacusi (now St. John's, 
Hain's, R formed Church) where he administered the first com- 
munion on May 15, 1757. 

May 4, 1760, at Cacusy, the holy communion was held, 60 
persons. 



38 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

October 17, 1760, at Cacusy, the holy coramuiiion was held^ 
50 persons; informirte and confirmed 4 boys and 3 girls. 

November 30, 1760, holy communion at Cacusy at Hahn's, 50- 
pereone. 

{Penn.^ylvania Archives, Series ti, col. 6, page 269.) 

Holy communion held at Cacusy March 15, 1761, 48 persons. 

Holy communion held at Cacusy April 4, 1762, 65 persons. 

Holy communion held at Cacusy April 3, 1763, 50 persons. 

The following persons communed for the first time : Frantz^ 
son of William Fisher; Wilhelm, son of Ulrich Michael; Jo- 
hannes, son of Adam Hain ; Peter, son ot Nicholas Zoller, and 
Anna Maria, daughter of Adam Hain. 

Holy communion at Cacusy June 10, 1764, 60 persons. 

Holy communion at Cacusy April 7, 1765, Easter Sunday, at 
"which I preached, and confirmed the following persons : Peter 
Ruth's son Henrich, Fried Hehn's 2 sons John and Frederick, 
Heinrich Hehn's 2 sous Johann and Frederick, AVilham Fishei's 
son Frederick, Ludwig Mohn's son Johann and daughter Mar 
gretha, Adam Hehn's daughter Elizabeth, Anthony Faust's, 
daughters Maria Elizabeth and Susanna Margretha. 70 persons. 

Communion, September 8, 1765, 90 persons. 

Communion, March 30, 1766, 59 persons, the following for the 
first time : Johanu Heinrich, Wilhelm Carl and Tobias, all three 
sons of Heinrich Schuckert ; Marx Hahn, son of Peter Hahn ; Jo- 
hann, son of Michael Mell ; Frantz, son of Peter Ruthe ; Anna 
Elizabeth, daughter of Heinrich Schuckert ; Suf-anna, daughter of 
Peter Klopp ; Magdalena, daughter of Peter Ruth ; Maria Eva, 
daughter of Martin Leyer ; Elizabeth, daughter of Peter Brann ; 
Maria Barbara, daughter of Adam Fellsbaum. 70 persons. 

(To the above belongs Magdalena Barbara Weyman.) 

The holy communion in the New Church, October 26, 1 766. 
75 persons. 

On Whitsuntide, June 7, 1767, 120 communed, of whom 15 
were new or young persons. 

October 18, 1767, 110 persons communed. 

Waldschmidt reports in the Coetus of Pennsylvania record of 
1766 : Baptized in his congregations on the Cacusy and at Bern 
and in the neighborhood, 30 childreu ; received as members, 23 ; 
55 children in the schools. 

Cocalico and Cacusi consist of 50 families. Do. Waldschmidt 
received, from 1763 to 1764, 13 members. Most of the time 40 
children attend school. From 1764 to 1765 the families remained 
the same, but 38 members were received from some distant fami 
lies. The schools are very nearly the same. In the two years 65 
children were baptized. The reason why he was not at the Coetus 
of 1764 was the heavy rains and the great floods. 




HOME OF REV. JOHN WALDSCHMIDT, VINE MONT. PA. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 3^ 

After 1771 Waldschmidt retired almost completely from the 
meetings of the Coetus. He had never been prominent in its of- 
ficial labors. He had only once been its secretary, in 1758, but 
he bad never taken a prominent part in its deliberations. After 
1771 he never made a statistical report about his ministerial 
labors, except once in 1785, when he was present and gave the 
statistics, most likely orally, to the secretary. After 1773 he was 
never present at the meetings of the Coetus, except twice, in 1782 
and 1785, when they were held near his home in Reading. But 
in his congregations he remained active almost to the very last. 
The last communion service recorded in his records took place in 
Allegheny Church on October 23, ] 785. The last baptisaa was 
performed by him on September 12, 1786. He died two days 
later. 

One of his sons entered the following statement regarding his 
father's death into the record : 

God the Almighty called our dear father out of this world to 
Himself into a blissful eternity, on the fourteenth of September^ 
1786, between nine and ten o'clock in the forenoon. On the fif- 
teenth of September, in the afternoon at two o'clock, his remains 
were committed to the grave. The Rev. Mr. Boas preached the 
funeral sermon from Psalm 73 : 23-24. God grant that we all be 
united with him. Amen." 

The tombstone was erected October 6, 1787. It cost 7.12 
shillings. 

A circumstance in connection with his tombstone happened 
about six years later, which was thought very singular, and which 
is not only traditionally remembered in our neighborhood, but 
we find a record of it in the church book. On a Sunday, June 2^ 
1793, while a large congregation was assembled in the church, 
listening to the Word of God, and when the winds were quiet, 
the tombstone of Rev. Waldschmidt suddenly broke off at the top 
and fell flat upon the tomb. Many saw it and all heard it fall. 
The wonder in connection with this event was vastly increased in 
the minds of the people by the fact that Mrs. Waldschmidt, who 
was demented long before and had not spoken a word for years^ 
began to speak again with others on that same day. 

The tombstone has a German inscription, of which the follow- 
ing is a literal translation : 

"God alone be glory ! 
Here rests in God the Reverend 
Johannes Waldschmidt. 
Born August 6, 1724. 
Ordained for the Ministry 1752. 

[Here ig the break] 

Died September 14, 1786. 
Age 62 years 5 weeks 4 days." 



40 ST. John's (main's) reformed church. 

JOHN WALDSCHMIDT AND CHILDREN. 

John Waldscbmidt was born at Dillenburg, August 6, 1724. 

Died at Swamp, Lancaster county, September 14, 1786. 

Buried at Swamp Church, September 15, 1786. 

Ordained for the ministry, March 14, 1752. 

Installed pastor of the Cocalico charge, October 22, 1752. 

Married : Maria Elisabeth, daughter of Christian Grub, mar- 
ried by Rev. William Otterbein, May 14, 1754. She was born 
March 17, 1733 ; died July 12, 1803. 

Children . 

1 . John Christian, born March 23, 1 755 ; baptized March 29, 1 755. 

2. Susanna Elisabeth, born April 26, 1756 ; baptized May 8, 1756. 

3. Anna Christina, born July 14, 1759; baptized Aug. 1, 1759. 

4. Catharine Margaret, born January 10, 1762 ; baptized January 

21, 1762. 

5. John, born February 12, 1765; baptized March 20, 1765. 

6. Anna Maria, born April 3, 1767 ; baptized May 10, 1767. 

7. William Jacob, born June 30, 1769; baptized Aug. 25, 1769. 

The Erection of the Second Church, 1766. 

During this second period the congregation built a new, substan- 
tial church, which as to size and manner of construction must at that 
early time have been a great undertaking. It was built of limestone 
walls three feet thick, 40 feet wide (north and south) and 50 feet 
long (east and west), and 30 feet high to the square, or roof plates. 
From the square to the ridge of the roof was 20 feet, making the 
total height 50 feet. The east end was surmounted by a tower 17 
feet high, on which was a weather vane, in the form and shape of 
a rooster, cut out or cast of tin and lead. This figure was bor- 
rowed from Holland. The ceiling was in form of two segments 
meeting in the centre of the width of the building on the inside. 
It was supported or held in place by heavy hewn timbers nearly 
40 feet long, placed at from center to center, resting on the wall 
plates and supported by being bolttd and keyed to a heavy beam 
running the entire length, on which a king truss of unusually 
heavy timber is constructed, itself supported by queen trusses for 
supporting the roof timbers and roof The whole of the space on 
the inside, 34x44 feet, walls and ceiling, was neatly plastered and 
finished with a white coat in a workmanlike manner. The door 
frames were made out of red sandstone, as well as the doorsills, 
the frames, two centre parts and semicircle top pieces meeting 
keystone in centre over top of door. On the part of the frame 
above the base pieces a heavy moulding was cut, touching the 
walls at sides and meeting at keystone The face of the frame was 




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ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 41 

embellished by having a line of transverse beading cut or raised 
near inside edge of the frame, the whole showing exquisite work- 
manship. The east and west sides had each four windows — two 
as first story and two as second story. The south or front side 
had two windows for the first story and three as to second story 
windows, while the north side had only two first story and two 
second story windows. Over the door at the main entrance front- 
ing south a red sandstone at least 2x3 feet and not less than 4 to 
6 inches in thickness, the face thereof finely dressed and finished, 
was placed containing an inscription of Roman letters cut in the 
face of the stone, as follows: 

FACE OF THE STONE. 

The face of the stone was painted with a good white color, and 
the cut letters were painted black. 

THE INTERIOR OF THE CHURCH. 

The inside walls had a finish of good plaster, neat and white. 
The floor was brick pavement. There were galleries on three 
sides. The fronts of the galleries were laid out in nine panels, 
three on each side, on which were carved in most exquisite work- 
manship and skill scenes taken from the Bible, beginning with 
the fall of man in the garden of Eden and ending with the re- 
■demption. The columns on which the gallery was supported were 
of the doric architecture. The pulpit was the wine glass, resting 
on a single column overshadowing the altar, all enclosed by the 
chancel, thus uniting the Word and Sacrament, a true expression 
of this liberty loving church. In many of the churches of this 
period you will find the pulpit and altar separated, which waa 
never the ease in this church, nor were the pews made so that 
they would hide the persons sitting in them. They had no doors 
to them, as to say that this is the place where there are no se- 
crets. The ehurch was heated by a large stove, in which cord 
wood could be burned. The height of the church was 30 feet on 
the inside. 

The posts or columns at the main entrance were like that of 
the temple — Jachin was on the right and Boaz on the left — the 
true temple idea, thus uniting the state by the arch, the strongest 
tie in masonry, with the Keystone, the sign of the state of Penn- 
sylvania. 

John Christ Ammann. 

Pastor Ammann, who served the Hain's Church from 1789 to 
1792, during the absence of Pastor Boos, appears by the records 
to have been a man of some scholarly attainments. So far no 
-definite record of his birth or education for the ministry has been 
obtained. He was at the time quite likely a young man, and has 
preached in a number of churches in this section, in all probabil- 
4 



42 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

ity becoming the successsor of Pastor Waldschmidt in the Swamp 
and other churches. 

The records of baptisms show that the congregation flourished 
during his pastorate, and that peace and harmony prevailed; 
that upon the return of Rev. Boos he, by the appearance of the 
records, yielded and surrendered the pastorate without any pro- 
test in the same manner and form as he entered upon said pas- 
torate. 

No record of his residence or death is extant, known at this- 
time by us. 

Waldschmidt served from fall of 1757 to spring of 1771. 

Boos from 1771 to 1789. 

John Christ Ammann from 1789 to 1792. 

Boos from 1792 to 1810. 

Rev. John W. Boos. 

Before the Reformecl Coetus met in 1771, a new minister had 
arrived from Holland, Rev John William Boos. (The original 
form of his family name is no doubt Boas.) He was born at Ot- 
terberg in the Palatinate in 1739. He appeared before the Syn- 
odical Deputies on May 2, 1768. Then he studied for several 
years at the University of Utrecht. The news of his intended 
coming had preceded him, and as many Reformed congregations 
were vacant, he was eagerly awaited by Coetus and people. But 
when he came, they were greatly disappointed, because he had no^ 
letter of recommendation from the Fathers in Holland. The rea- 
son was, according to the minutes of the Synodical Deputies, hi& 
inability to pass the required examinations. But the congrega- 
tion at Reading was so anxious to secure the services of a minis- 
ter that they did not wait for the action of Coetus, but asked 
Rev. Boos immediately lo become their pastor, to which he read- 
ily assented. Soon afterwards a committee of the Coetus ap- 
peared in Reading, consisting of Gross, Hendel, Bucher and Gob- 
recht. They advised the congregation to dismiss Boos, because 
he had not been sent by the Holland Synods. But all their pleas- 
were in vain. The people presented their need so urgently that 
the committee finally allowed Boos to stay with them. This ax?- 
tion was confirmed by Coetus in 1771, after the people had givea 
Boos a regular call. This permission, however, did not imply 
the reception of Mr. Boos into Coetus. 

The report laid before Coetus at this time concerning his con- 
duct and preaching was very favorable. He himself presented 
the following parochial report: 80 famihes, 38 baptisms, 40 con- 
firmed, 75 pounds salary and 86 scholars in the parochial school 

In the year 1772 Boos was allowed to serve Cacusi or Heidel- 
berg (now St. John's Hain's Reformed Church). He preached 
for them every third Sunday. His people in Reading objected at 



8T. John's (hain's) reformed church. 43^ 

first to this arrangement, but Coetus decided "that as long ay 
this congregation had love and affection for him, he should serve 
it." The congregation at Reading petitioned Coetus again at 
this meeting to allow Boos to preach another year and receive 
him as a member of Coetus. The congregation received the fol- 
lowing reply: 

"That the Rev. Coetus by virtue of the last letter from the 
Fathers concerning Mr. Boos could not care for him, much less 
admit him into the Coetus without further and more favorable 
news from the Rev. Fathers in regard to him. But Mr. Boos 
shall be left to them, in order to perform the duties relating to 
their divine service as long as no complaint come against him, 
and Mr. Boos succeeds in edifying them." 

In 1777 Coetus met for the third time at Reading, on April 28- 
and 29. In the Coetal letter of that year the officers of Coetus 
report "the prosperous condition of the church at Reading." 
Writing of Mr. Boos they said: 

"By the assistance of the Most High and by extraordinary- 
zeal and diligence in all parts of his excellent ministry among 
them he has brought the congregation to such order that it is 
second to none of the congregations in America. Mr. Boos is at 
present a learned and brave warrior of Jesus Christ, and of a 
blameless walk in life. Not only liked by the whole congrega- 
tion at Reading, but likewise all the members of Coetus treat him 
with special esteem and friendship. Therefore we all beg of the 
Rev. Fathers to kindly accept Mr. Boos, since it would be to the 
disadvantage of the Church in this country to refuse such a wor- 
thy and sincere servant of Jesus Christ." 

The answer of the Fathers in Holland was not favorable to 
this earnest and eloquent request, and hence the congregation was 
again Mi to itself and its minister, leaving no record in the Coe- 
tus minutes. 

During the period 1789 to 1792 he had gone to Europe, in all 
probability to be regularly ordained and be admitted to Coetus. 

The several reports in preceding years lead towards such pro- 
ceedings. 

While he was not ordained, no records appear that he ever 
did anything that could be construed, to be antagonistic of the 
Reformed faith as taught by the Heidelberg Catechism, neither 
in any way interfered with the labors of the regulary ordained 
pastors of the neighboring Reformed churches and congregatione, 
but confined himself strictly to serving the congregations of those 
churches who had called for him. From reminiscences we have 
that he, Mr. Boos, was a well educated man, and in his catechis- 
ing of the youth of this congregation he insisted on a thorough 
knowledge of the tenets of the Heidelberg Catechism, always im- 



44 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

pressing at his services the solemnity, especially of the Sacra- 
ments. He was while in the prime of his life regarded as a fluent 
speaker, and always at the close of his sermons made a brief sum- 
mary for the special benefit of his audience. He was very fer- 
vent in his prayers and supplications before the throne of grace, 
noted for his zealous pleadings to have his petitions answered. 
An anecdote of a particular service which he held during the lat- 
ter part of his ministry at Hain's church serves as a proof of pas- 
tor Boos being on certain occasions regarded more than a common 
preacher, at least by some people. It happened that during the 
summer of that time there was a great drought, so much so that 
the ground was parched and vegetation appeared scorched. 

Pastor Boos had regular services at Hain's. He referred to 
the drought in his sermon, and at the close in a prayer of unu- 
sual fervor and supplication pleaded that God would answer the 
petitions of his people by letting rain fall in such abundance as to 
moisten the parched ground and save the life of vegetation, and 
thereby prevent famine and desolation in the land. After the 
services the people returned to their homes, and about the time 
all had arrived at their destinations, a heavy rain gathered, so 
much so that the stream known as Spring Creek (Brunnekill) 
overflowed its banks and carried away fences and other obstacles 
in its path. An Englishman, who being a manufacturer was lo- 
cated about H miles northwest from the church, had attended 
the services, and suffered considerable damage through the flood- 
ing of Spring Creek. His neighbors, after the waters had receded 
to its normal flow, gladly for the sake of having such a good rain, 
proceeded to restore the fences and put things in good order. 
The manufacturer, however, appeared to be averse to restore his 
fences or make any effort to repair any of the damage he had suf- 
fered through the rain. Upon being asked by his neighbors if he 
would not rebuild his fence, he gave the following answer: "Bat 
nix; Boos widder bet, geets widder all weg" ("it is no use; Boos 
again prays, it will go away again.") 

The following story is related of Rev. Boos, which illustrates 
how quick-witted he was: At Fasig's hotel in Reading (now 
Berks County House) , in the early part of the nineteenth century 
on his way to market (Rev. Boos resided at the southeast corner 
of Ninth and Penn streets), he was called upon to marry a run- 
away couple in ihe hotel. Prompt action was required, as the 
father of the bride was in pursuit of the couple. Parson Boos 
told the couple to stand up, and he was just beginning the cere- 
mony, when the father entered the room. By an act gf strategy 
he foiled him. Just as the father entered, Rev. Boos said 
"Amen," and told him he was too late, the ceremony being over. 
The father seeing himself defeated, turned around and left the 
room, and then Mr. Boos married the young people. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 45 

It appears that the congregation met with unusual prosperity 
during this second period of its existence. 

The encroachments of the different sects which during the first 
period had attempted to lead the people from the tenets of their 
faith and teaching of the Heidelberg Catechism had utterly failed^ 
and had dwindled next to obscurity as far as it related to this 
Church, and the members became united as of one mind under 
an independent form of administration and liberty for which they 
were longing before they and their descendants had set foot on 
the American soil. This spirit shows itself plainly through all 
this period by having as its pastor Rev. Boos, who was not prop- 
erly ordained for a period of nearly 40 years, but who appears to 
have been a man that conscienciously attended to his duties as 
far as it related to the service rendered this congregation. 

Towards the close of his ministry at this congregation Pastor 
Boos was quite feeble, so that his mind became clouded and his 
discourses were somewhat rambling and disconnected. By his 
long and faithful pastorate he became endeared to the congrega- 
tion, and in his declining years, when he was no longer able to 
serve them, was loath to discharge him or elect another pastor in 
his stead. An example of his unselfish devotion to the Church 
in general, regardless of being not ordained and repeatedly 
turned down by the Classis of Amsterdam and not admitted into 
the Coetus, nothing appears of record done by him which reflects 
on his character or otherwise is a blemish on the Reformed doc- 
trine. On the contrary, his irreproachable manhood and charac- 
ter is shown when approached by Spangenberg, who was for a 
time under his tutorship but emphatically declined to ordain him 
as a minister of the gospel. 

When Mr. Boos withdrew from Reading at the end of the 
year 1781, he continued to serve Cacusi, now St. John's Hain's 
Reformed Church. In the church record of that congregation he 
entered 589 baptisms from October 23, 1771, to August 17, 1789. 
From .January, 1784, to November, 1788, he also served the Bern 
Church in Bern township, Berks county, Pennsylvania. He evi- 
dently returned to Reading in the spring of 1784, for on April 16, 
1784, he purchased the property at the southwest corner of Ninth 
and Penn streets from Jacob Bower, a prominent Reformed mem- 
ber, for 450 pounds Pennsylvania money. It was lot No. 176 in 
the origieal plan of the town, and was 60 feet on Penn street by 
270 feet on South Ninth street. Here Mr. Boos evidently resided 
until his death in 1814. The title of this property was traced 
back to the Penns. Mr. Nicholas Dick, grandfather of Mr. Amos 
L. Dick, of Reading, one of the oldest members of the First Re- 
formed Church, was married to a sister of Rev. J. W. Boos, and 
resided next door to him. On November 9, 1822, the adminis- 
trator of Rev. Boos sold the above property, together with three 
other properties, to Dr. James B. Cherington for $2,600. 



46 ST. John's (main's) reformed church. 

Rev. Mr. Boos died oa November 28, 1814, aged 75 yeara. 
He had been married to Barbara Epler, of Bern township, and 
was the father of eight children. He always wrote his name 
Boos, but his descendants changed the name to Boas. The 
change seems to have been made by his children. His son JohrL 
was a consistent worker in the Church, and Jacob was the father 
of Augustus F. Boas, the well-known banker of Reading. 

Independent Preachers 

The question suggests itself, why were there so many inde- 
pendent preachers? By examining the records of the lives of th» 
men, there can be but one conclusion, viz., that all reformations 
do not come from the head, but from the bottom. "The voice of 
the people is the voice of God," and such must have been the 
case in those formative periods of our country when the rule of 
the people took form and overturned those ideas of kingship antl 
those who thought they were called of God to rule over the people 
and direct the affairs of mankind. 

In examining the pages of history in the Roman Empire we 
have the Plebs, the lower order of the ancient Roman people, aa 
distinguished from the upper order, or Patricians — originally, 
conquered Latin tribes that were allowed no share in the govern- 
ment. After a long struggle they obtained equal influence and 
authority with the patricians, until in 300 B. C. the distinction 
practically vanished, to be followed by an aristocracy of oflice and 
wealth, to which both alike had access. In Europe we have the 
peasant, a small landed proprietor or leaseholder, who tills the soil; 
a petty farmer; a farm laborer; any rustic workman; an uncul- 
tured countryman. We have Greek and barbarian; Jew and hea- 
then. It is true that our forefathers came from a land where 
freedom was born, but be it ever remembered that those who had 
to face the trials of life, and through it lost all, were by force of 
circumstances better qualified to make the all important change 
than those who were more favored by station and wealth and ed- 
ucation. 

Caste, that is the division of society on artificial grounds, such 
as hereditary privilege, wealth or social orders; this is best illus- 
trated in the life and labors of Rev. Dr. William Stoy. 

Dr. Stoy came to this country as a young man in July, 1752. 
He was of the six ministers whom Mr. Schlatter brought with 
him on his return to this country. They had been ordained by 
the Classis of Amsterdam, and appointed to labor in the destitute 
Churches in America. 

In 1756 the congregation in Philadelphia became vacant by 
the resignation of the Rev. Steiner, who removed to Frederick, 
in Maryland. Mr. Stoy was requested by Coetus to supply that 
congregation for a year, with the hope, as it seems, that he 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 47 

^ould become its permanent pastor. This was also Rev. Stoy'a 
wish. He was not successful, however, in retaining the good-will 
and confidence of the congregation. Difficulties arose soon after 
he came to Philadelphia, growing out of the circumstance of his 
contracting and consummating marriage in a clandestine manner, 
which the congregation regarded as both imprudent and im- 
proper — imprudent, because his choice fell upon a 'stocking- 
weaver^ s daughter,^' and improper, because she was at the time, 
by the consent of her parents, solemnly-engaged to a young shoe- 
maker. In regard to the first point, our fathers may have been 
too severe ; since virtue and worth may also be found in humble 
life. Whether this was the case in this instance the documents 
do not reveal, but charity hopes so. A feeling of settled dislike 
was thereby awakened against him, and in a little more than a 
jesLT he was forced to leave Philadelphia. 

It would seem that Mr. Stoy also at one time resided in Read- 
ing. We have before us now a long original letter and document 
from him, directed to Joseph Reed, Esq., President of the Supreme 
Executive Council of the State of Pennsylvania, on "The Present 
Mode of Taxation." It is dated "Reading, December 17th, 
1799," and the endorsement which the recipient made on it is: 
"Rev. William Stoy, of Reading; his remark on the present mode 
of taxation ! ' ' This interesting and characteristic letter and doc- 
ument is written in English, in Mr. Stoy's own hand. It ex- 
hibits the extent of his knowledge of the English language, shows 
what interest he took in political matters, manifests much of his 
spirit and manner of thinking and speaking, and is in many re- 
spects of much interest. 

It shows his patriotism, his hatred to aristocracy and monop- 
olies, his sympathy with the laboring class and with the poor, 
his honesty, sincerity, and earnest desire to preserve the rights of 
private citizens and promote the welfare of the State. It is said 
that frequent communications, on political subjects, from Dr. 
Stoy appeared in the "Reading Adler" at an early date. 

Dr. Stoy was the first to introduce inoculation against the 
small-pox, that merciful remedy, in the Lebanon valley. For 
some time there were only six families in the valley who per- 
mitted him to operate; the general feeling was that it was 
a wicked attempt to thwart Providence; but his influence, and 
with it the remedy, gradually prevailed over all prejudice. 

In dress and manners he appeared as one of the people. He 
had a strong prejudice against black clothes and was in the habit 
of speaking in strong terms against "black coats." 

From the fathers of the Reformed Church we learn that Rev. 
Boos had a great influence over Rev. Stoy, as is manifested by 
the life and character of these two men, and more especially so in 



48 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

their identity with the people whom they served and the inde- 
pendent spirit that was rife with the people in the formative 
period of our country. 

These men were against all things that made a distinction be- 
tween the people, such as all castes, escutcheons, crowns, heral- 
dries, sacerdotal robes, signs, insignias and badges. They be- 
lieved in a true democracy, and anything that savored after the 
old order of things was discarded and held in derision; no more 
kings, monarchs, potentates, popes, dignitaries and priests; the 
cross, crown and scepter shall no longer hold sway and cause the 
people to march under the yoke of oppression, humiliation and 
shame and degradation, but the people, the whole people and 
nothing but the people, shall rule in this land of freedom and re- 
ligious liberty, where equal opportunity shall be to all and favor- 
itism to none: — 

"God that made the world, and all things therein, seeing that 
he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made 
with hands; neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though 
he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and 
all things; and hath made of one blood all nations of men to 
dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the time 
before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation; that they 
should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find 
him, though he be not far from every one of us: For in him we 
live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own 
poets have said. For we are also his offspring. Forasmuch then 
as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the 
Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and 
man's device." — Acts 17 : 24 29. 

During the Revolution. 

At this time the country was but sparsely settled, and com- 
munication was exceedingly difficult. Rev. William Stoy re- 
ports that Reading in 1756 had 520 lots, of which 241 were sold, 
and it has been estimated that Reading had at that time about 
200 dwelling houses and nearly a thousand inhabitants. It was 
in every sense of the word, as it has proved itself up to the pres- 
ent time, a prosperous and enterprising town. Reading was laid 
out in the fall of 1748. The place was named after Reading in 
Berkshire, England, the native place of the Penns. The land 
upon which the city is located had belonged to William Penn. 
He received it by a grant from Charles II, king of England, and 
he also purchased the interest of the Indians in the land. After 
his death the property passed into the possession of his two sons,. 



ST. johm's (hain's) reformed church. 49 

Thorras and Richard Penn. The town was located at the ford of 
the Schuylkill, which was the great highway from the Tulpe- 
hocken settlement under Conrad Weiser to Philadelphia, 

The first reference to a Reformed church or congregation is in 
the year 1753. The earliest record of the first church in Reading 
was commenced in 1755. Thus Hain's Church kept a record 10 
years before there was a church in Reading; but for a century 
there existed the closest relationship between the people of St. 
John's (Hain's) Reformed Church and that of the people of Read- 
ing, and they were often served by the same minister, and in- 
spired by the same zeal, patriotism and religious liberty. 

Many of the founders of the Reformed Church had left their 
homes in the Palatinate on account of religious persecution. They 
had longed for a country of civil and religious liberty, and they 
sought it in America. It was only natural that when England 
oppressed her American colonies that the Reformed people re- 
solved to throw off the foreign yoke and be an independent na- 
tion. Our people always protested against slavery, as they were 
a liberty- loving people. 

WHIG AND TORY. 

These two nicknames, which came into use about 1680, im- 
mediately became familiar words, and have since been retained 
as designations of opposite political sides, the Tories being, gen- 
erally speaking, the adherents of the ancient constitution of Eng- 
land without change, and the supporters of regal, ecclesiastical 
and aristocratic authority, while the Whigs had been advocates 
of such changes in the constitution as tend in the direction of 
democracy. Now these names have been superseded to a great 
extent by the names of Conservative and Liberal as party desig- 
nations. 

An attractive and fertile place as the Lebanon Valley would 
naturally bring within its bounds people who believed in slavery, 
as is proven by the following advertisement copied from a Read- 
ing newspaper: 

''To be sold for cash or short credit: viz. A Negro Wench, 
between 30 and 35 years of age, and fit for either town or coun- 
try business. For further information enquire of the printer or 
the subscrib*»r, living in Heidelberg township, Berks county, 
Pennsylvania. 

"October 13, 1790. Isaac Copland." 

This was not the only case, for there were other cases where 
slaves were kept ; and the cruel treatment they received by the 
hand of their owners arouses a feeling of indignation as you lis- 
ten to the recital of the same, but be it said to the honor of our 
people that they never kept slaves, but fought against the very 
idea with all their might. It is due to the German and the Pa- 



50 ST. John's (ha^in's) reformed church. 

latinate that the country was saved from the English yoke of op- 
pression, and the members of the Reformed churches in Heidel- 
berg, Bern and Reading came to the aid of Washington, and sup- 
plied his army with everything this community could produce in 
the form of horses, wagons, flour and ammunition. Rev. J. W. 
Boos was the pastor at Reading and at Hain's Church in Heidel- 
berg township during the Revolution. During this period the 
Reformed Church at Reading was for some time occupied as a 
hospital for sick soldiers. There were then only three churches 
in Reading — the Reformed, the Lutheran and the Quaker — and 
all were used as hospitals. 

REV. JOHN WESLEY GILBERT NEVELING. 

Rev. John Wesley Gilbert Neveling was born in Westphalia, 
Germany, in the year 1750, and came to this country in 1763, 
and was ordained in July, 1772. 

During the War of the Revolution Neveling served in the 
army as chaplain, and was held in high esteem by General Wash- 
ington. As an evidence of the important influence he exerted, it 
may be mentioned that the British government offered a large re- 
ward for his apprehension, and that on one occasion Washingtoa 
placed a troop of horses at his disposal to protect him against 
those who sought his life. 

Rev. Neveling had hardly been in Reading a year, apparently 
very successful in his work, when his useful ministry was cut 
short by a sad accident. One day as he was riding on horseback 
to one of his country congregations, with a pipe in his moutii^ 
the horse stumbled and fell, pushing the stem of the pipe so vio- 
lently into his throat that it injured his vocal organs and perma- 
nently disabled him from preaching again. Thus he was cut off 
in the prime of his life, and after a few years paralysis lamed 
him completely. kSome years later he became blind. Henceforth 
he remained a helpless invalid for more than sixty years. But 
the full measure of his sufferings was not yet exhausted, for an- 
other affliction soon befel him. When the War of the Revolution 
broke out and Continental Congress was sorely in need of money, 
he turned all his property into cash and loaned the government 
the whole sum, amounting to S25,000, receiving only the certifi- 
cate of Congress as his security. Of this he was in some way de- 
frauded, and as a result lost all his money, which reduced him 
to absolute poverty. By the noble efforts of his brethren in the 
ministry he and his large family were kept from starvation. This 
noble patriot and champion of American liberty, ready to sacri- 
fice all his possessions for the cause of his country, died as a very 
old man of 94 years, in Philadelphia, on January 18, 1844. 

At a meeting of the freeholders and other inhabitants of 
Berks county, held in the Court House at Reading, July 2, 1774, 



ST. John's (main's) reformed church. 51 

Edward Biddle, Esq., in the chair, the fallowing resolutions were 
adopted : 

"This assembly, taking into their serious consideration the 
present critical situation of American affairs, do unanimously re- 
Tsolve as follows, viz. : 

"1. That the inhabitants of this county owe, and will pay 
due allegiance to our rightful Sovereign, King George the Third. 

"2. That the powers claimed, and now attempted to be put 
into execution by the British Parliament, are fundamentally 
"wrong, and cannot be admitted without the utter destruction of 
the liberties of America. 

"3. That the Boston Port Bill is unjust and tyrannical in the 
extreme, and that the measures pursued against Boston are in- 
tended to operate equally against the rights and liberties of the 
other colonies. 

"4. That this assembly doth concur in opinion with their re- 
spective brethren of Philadelahia, that there is an absolute neces- 
sity for an immediate congress of the deputies of the several ad- 
vices, in order to deliberate upon and pursue such measures as 
may radically heal our present unhappy disturbances, and settle 
■with precision the rights and liberties of America. 

"5. That the inhabitants of this country, confiding in the 
prudence and ability of the deputies intended to be chosen for the 
general congress, will cheerfully submit to any measures which 
may be found by the said congress best adapted for the restora- 
tion of harmony between the mother country and the colonies, 
and for the security and firm establishment of the rights of 
America. 

"6. That, as the people of Boston are now suffering in the 
grand cause of American liberty, Resolved, That it is the duty of 
all the inhabitants to contribute to the support of said sufferers, 
and that the committee hereafter named do open subscriptions 
for their relief. And further, that the said committer do lay out 
the amount of such subscriptions in purchasing flour and other 
provisions, to be sent by them to our suffering brethren. 

"7. That Edward Biddle, James Read, Daniel Brodhead, 
Henry Christ, Esq., Christopher Schultz, Thomas Dundas and 
Jonathan Potts, gentlemen, be, and they are hereby appointed a 
committee to meet and correspond with the committee from the 
other counties of the Province." 

DANIEL BRODHEAD. 

Daniel Brodhead was born at Albany, New York, in 1725^ 
In 1738 his father migrated to Pennsylvania and settled in Mon- 
roe county, now East Stroudsburg, where he grew up in a frontier 
life. Their house was attacked by Indians in 1755. In 1771 he 
removed to Heidelberg township, Berks county, where he pur- 



52 ST. John's (main's) reformed church. 

chased a grist mill and carried on the milling business. Soon 
after he was appointed deputy surveyor under John Lukens, 
Surveyor- General. Tn July, 1775, he was appointed a delegate 
from Berks county to the Provincial Convention at Philadelphia. 
In March, 1776, he was appointed Lieutenant-Colonel of Miles' 
Rifle Regment ; and in October following he was transferred to the 
Third Pennsylvania Battalion, known as Shee's. On March 12,, 
1777, he was promoted to Colonel of the 8th Pennsylvania Conti- 
nental Line, to rank from September 29, 1776. Upon the capture 
of Colonel Miles, at the battle of Long Island, in August, 1776, the 
command of the remainder of the battalion devolved upon him, 
and he was, in fact, after the battle, in command of the whole 
Pennsylvania contingent, being then the senior oflBcer remaining in 
the army. In 1789 he represented Berks county in the General 
Assembly and participated in the important discussion relating to 
the alteration and amendment of the Constitution of 1776. He 
voted in the affirmative. Subsequently, in the same year, when 
the Assemble reconvened, he voted for the calling of a convention 
to amend the Constitution. He died November 15, 1809. 

CONRAD ECKERT. 

Conrad Eckert was born at Longasalza, in the Kingdom of 
Hanover, on February 6, 1741. During that year his father, 
John Eckert, emigrated from the place named to Pennsylvania 
and settled in Heidelberg township, Berks county, Pennsylvania. 
He was brought up at farming, and when a young man became a 
blacksmith, which he pursued for some time. When the Revolu- 
tion began he was one of the active Associators of the county. As 
such he commanded a company which was raised in Heidelberg 
township, and became a part of the First Battalion, commanded 
by Colonel Henry Haller. His company afterwards formed a 
part of Spyker's Battalion, and participated in the campaign at 
and about Germantown and White Marsh during the fall of 1777. 
In this service he was wounded in the battle at the former place, 
and his health in consequence became so impaired that he never 
fully recovered. Upon his return from military service he car- 
ried on farming on the Eckert homestead, near Womelsdorf, until 
his death, August 25, 1791. He was married to Elizabeth Hain, 
in Heidelberg township, by whom he had seven sons. John, 
Peter, George, David, Daniel, Solomon and Conrad, and two 
daughters, Catharine (married to Henry Copenhaven) and Bar- 
bara (married to Daniel Reeser). His remains were buried in the 
graveyard connected with Hain's Church. 

JOHN PATTON. 

In the campaign beginning with the battle of Long Island he 
commanded a regiment, but the only mention of it was found in 
connection with the march of the company of Captain John Lesher 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 53 

from Womelsdorf, by way of Kutztown and the East Penn valley, 
to Perth Amboy, in 1776. The regimental officers were from 
Tulpehocken and Heidelberg townships. In 1774 John Patton 
■was assessed in Heidelberg township. By the amount of the as- 
sessment, he was evidently a rich property owner. By the Colo- 
nial Records it appears that he supplied the Continental army 
with cannon balls; and to this day many of those cannon balls 
•can be seen as ornamentations on gate posts and in the yards. 

JACOB SCHAEFFER. 

Jacob Schaeffer, born in Heidelberg township, January 6, 
1754; married to Margaretha Filsmeyer; served in the Revolu- 
tionary War; died December 6, 1816, aged 59 years and 6 
months. His body is interred in Hain's graveyard. 

BATTALION. 

The following names are mentioned in the Battalions from 
Heidelberg township: 

4th Battalion, 6th Company — Conrad Eckert, Adam Hain, Pe- 
ter Young, Mathias Wenrich, Peter Kuhl and Simpson Hain. 

1st Company — John Lesher, Isaac Depuy, John Anspach, 
Valentine Reed, Martin Stupp and Jacob Weiser. 

4th Company — Conrad Weiser, Daniel Womelsdorf, Henry 
Walter, George Gensemer, Jacob Seltzer and George Brown. 

8th Company — Philip Filbert, Philip Moyer, Francis Artel- 
lia, Leonard Zerbe, Henry Knopp and Samuel Boyer. 

COMPANY OF CAPT. JACOB LIVINGOOD. 

By the Colonial Records it appears that Jacob Livingood, of 
Womelsdorf, formed a company of riflemen in Heidelberg town- 
ship during the latter part of September, 1781, but there is no 
record of their names. 

The members of the Reformed Church throughout the county 
stood as a man for the cause of freedom, and stood shoulder to 
shoulder for the defense of their country, such men as Joseph 
Hiester, of Bern township; Nicholas Dick, Joseph Dick, Henry 
Diehl, David Fox, John Fox, Andrew Fichthorn, Henry Miller, 
Michael Madeira, Peter Nagel, Philip Nagel, George Price, Dan- 
iel Rose, John Row, Michael Reifsnyder, John Snell, George 
Snell, John Strohecker, George Yeager, and many others. In all 
wars we hear but little of the soldier who has to face the cannon 
and bear the brunt of the battle. 

FIRST RECOMMENDATION FOR PRAYER. 

The first recommendation for prayer made by Congress on 
December 11, 1776, is as follows: 

"Whereas, The just war into which the United States ol 
America have been forced by Great Britain is likely to be still 



54 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

continued by the same violence and injustice which have hitherta 
animated the enemies of American freedom. 

"And Whereas, It becomes all public bodies, as well as pri- 
vate persons, to reverence the Providence of God and look up to 
Him as the Supreme Disposer of all events, and the Arbiter of the 
Fate of Nations, therefore the Congress hereby resolve 

"That it be recommended to all the States, as soon as possi- 
ble to appoint a day of solemn fasting and humiliation, to im- 
plore of Almighty God the forgiveness of the many sins prevail- 
ing among all ranks, and to beg the countenance and assistance 
of His Providence in the prosecution of this just and necessary 
war. The Congress do also, in the most earnest manner, recom- 
mend to all the members of the United States, and particularly 
to the officers. Civil and Military, under them, the exercise of 
repentance and reformation; and further, do require of the sa'd 
officers of the Military Department the strict observation of the 
Articles of War in general, and particularly that of the said Ar- 
ticle which forbids profane swearing, and all other immoralities, 
of which all such officers are desired to take notice. It is left to 
each State to issue Proclamations, fixing the day that appears the 
most proper for their several bounds. 

"For Pennsylvania, Thursday, April 3, 1777." 

A PROCLAMATION. 

"The time is at length come in which the fate of ourselves. 
OUT wives, children and property must be speedily determined. 
General Howe, at the head of a British army, the only hope and 
last resource of our enemies, has invaded this State, dismissing 
his ships and disencumbering himself of his heavy artillery and 
baggage. He appears to have risked all upon the event of a move- 
ment which must either deliver up to plunder and devastation 
this Capitol of Pennsylvania and of America, or forever blast the 
cruel designs of our implacable foes. 

"Blessed be God, Providence seems to have left it to ourselves 
to determine whether we shall triumph in victory and rest in 
freedom and peace, or, by tamely submitting or weakly resisting, 
deliver ourselves up a prey to an enemy, than whom none more 
cruel and perfidious was ever suffered to vex and destroy any 
people. 

"View then, on the one hand, the freedom and independence, 
the glory and happiness of our rising States, which are set before 
us as the reward of our courage. Seriously consider on the other 
hand the wanton ravages, the rapes and butcheries which have 
been perpetrated by these men in the State of New Jersey and on 
the frontiers of New York. Above aH, con&ider the mournful 
prospect of seeing Americans like the wretched inhabitants of 
India stripped of their freedom, robbed of their property, de- 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 55 

graded beneath the brutes and left to starve amid plenty at the 
will of their lordly masters, and let us determine once for all 
that we will DIE or be free. 

*'The foe are manifestly aiming either by force to conquer or 
by strategem and stolen marches to elude the vigilance of our 
brave commander, and declining a battle with our countrymen, 
they have attempted to steal upon us by surprise. They have 
been hitherto defeated, but numbers are absolutely necessary to 
watch them on every quarter at once. The neighboring States 
are hurrying forward their militia, and we hope by rising as one 
man, and besetting the foe at a distance from his fleet, we shall 
speedily enclose him like a lion in his toils. 

"The Council therefore most humbly beseech and entreat all 
persons whatsoever to exert themselves without delay to seize this 
present opportunity of crushing the foe now in the bowels of our 
country, by marching forth instantly under their respective offi- 
cers to the assistance of our great general, that he may be able to 
environ and demolish the only British army that remains formid- 
able in America or in the world. Animated with the hope of 
heaven — as before it has done in all times of difficulty and dan- 
ger — will again crown our righteous efforts with success, we look 
forward to the prospect of seeing our insulting foe cut off from all 
means of escape, and by the goodness of the Almighty, the Lord 
of Hosts and God of Battles, wholly delivered into our hands.'' 

This was a cry from the depth oi the soul. It was come for 
our liberty. The people had no weapons, so come with axes, 
spears, anything that you can lay your hand on, that may aid 
you in the defense of our country and our liberty. This day of 
prayer was observed from 1777 to 1783. 



In the Name and by the Authobity of the Freemen 
OF the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 

Thos. Mifflin. ^he Supreme Executive Council 
of the said commonwealth, 

To Conrad Kebshner, Esq, : 

We, reposing especial trust and confidence in your patriotism, 
valour, conduct and fidelity, do, by these presents, constitute and 
appoint you to be Captain of the Seventh Company of Foot in the 
Third Battalion of Militia in the County of Berks. You are, 
therefore, carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of Cap- 
tain by doing and performing all manner of things thereunto be- 
longing. And we do strictly charge and require all officers and 
soldiers under your command, to be obedient to your orders as 
Captain. And you are to observe and follow such orders and di- 
rections as you shall, from time to time, receive from the Su- 
preme Executive Council of this Commonwealth, or from your 



56 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 



superior officers, according to the Rules and Discipline of War, 
and in pursuance of the Acts of Assembly of this State. Thi^ 
Commission to continue in force until your term, by the laws of 
this State, shall of course expire. 

Given in Council under the hand and seal of the President, 
and the lesser seal of the State, at Philadelphia, this first day of 
May, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven huadred and 
eighty-nine. 

Attest: Charles BiDDLB, Jr. 



A LIST OF CAPTAIN CONRAD KERSHNER's COMPANY. 

April 21, 1778, and October 23, 1788, the return is made. 

Conrad Kershner, Captain 
George Werheim, Lieutenant 
Jost Lerch, Sergeant 



1st Class. 
John Miller 
Ludwig Shhweitzer 
Christian Ritchart 
Henry Werner 
Peter Hain 
John Ermolt 
Henry Horn 
John Hain (of Casper) 
Jacob Klopp 
David Ritschert 
John Bernhausel 
Jacob Dege 
Thomas Zwalli 
William Achseli 
Frederick Schreimler 
Philip Fisher, Jr. 
Michael Woot 
Joseph Hoover 
George Adam Texter 
John Beuscht 
Martin Kissel 

2d Class. 
Christopher Hassler 
Frederick Hain (Tanner) 
Joseph Hain 
John Eckert, Esq. 
Samuel Gax 
Isaac Copling 
Nicholas Schaeflfer 



John Reedy 
Michael Lauer 
Schirus Sulsen 
William Leszmann 
Frederick Michael 
Henry Lessluf 
Anthony Euler 
Stephen Reinold 
Peter Radebach 
Michael Schaeffer 

3d Class. 
Charles Schucker 
John Greim 
Charles Mell 
Nicholas Eckert 
Peter Gerhart 
Christian Schaeffer 
Christian Young 
Ludwig Frantz 
Dietrich Stiely 
Conrad Bracke 
John Koch 
John Kohlman 
Peter Weber 
John Kientzi 
Anthony Klatz 
John Spayd 
William Kamel 
John Schluss 
Adam Hain 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 



57 



Jacob Lauer 
John Miller, Jr. 
Conrad Eckert 

Mh Class. 

John Ritschert 
Jacob Dautrich 
Jacob Hassler 
John Hain (Miller) 
Frederick Hain (Miller) 
Peter Metz 
Peter Schrader 
John Ulrich 
John Kessler 
Isaac Kiebach 
George Behrich 
Peter Boyer 
Baltzer Lutz 
John Fox 
William Werner 
John Becht 

5th Class. 

David Hain 
Henry Fisher 
John Michael 
Daniel Becht 
•Christian Bauer 
John Hain (of Adam) 
George Miller 
Jonas Brith 
Henry Shaner 
John Beck 
Abraham Kessler 
John Ulrich 
Philip Werheim 
Bal. Copling 
Daniel Maurer 

6th Class. 

Peter Michael 
Daniel Hain 
Thomas Wenrich 
Sebastian Hassler 
Philip Stiely 
Daniel Bernhart 
Philip Ulrich 
Henry Ebling 
Henry Bauer 
4 



Christian Schenckel 
Michael Waltz 
Christopher Goergena 
Peter Stahl 
John Bergman 
John Bechtel 
Michael Reedy 
WilHam Michael 
Philip Schwanner 

7th Class. 
Nicholas Stouch 
Philip Fisher 
Matthias Wenrich 
John Grouse 
John Hassler 
George Ziegler 
Philip Stiely 
Christopher Ermentrout 
Henry Miller 
Peter Krop 
Jonathan Minnich 
Abraham Brosius 
Henry Lippel 
Samuel Gax, Jr. 
David Spatz 
Frederick Daudenwayer 
Adam Schreck 

8th Class. 

Christian Knorr 
George Eirich 
Peter Fisher 
Christian Reedy 
Peter Kessler 
Ludwig Schwenck 
John Lerch 
Michael Druppi 
David Miller 
Jacob Kintzer 
Matthias Seunner 
Henry Smith 
John Daubert 
John Wewer 
Christian Freehafer 
Andrew Werner 
Conrad Kessler 
Philip Seidel 
Casper Kuhi 



68 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Organ. 

In the year 1795 the congregation purchased a new organ, built 
by Tannenberg, of Lititz, Lancaster county, Pennsylvania. The 
organ had 4f octaves, 8 stops, of which one was a triplet consist- 
ing of 3 pipes for each note, making a combination of piccolo and 
other similar luned voiced instruments; this key or stop was, 
however, very seldom used by any organist, excepting on occasions 
of large congregations being assembled, and on the people leaving 
the church after services. 

The front of the organ consisted of metal pipes and not 
painted; the case of the organ was painted white. On the key- 
board the keys that sound the notes in the diatonic scale were 
black, while the remainder were white — just the opposite from 
what they are today. The bellows were not built in the organ, 
but resting on the floor or ceiling above the organ; the wind came 
down through tubes connecting with the wind-chest in the organ. 
The bellows were operated by ropes run over pulleys above the 
ceiling and run down close to the wall back of the organ. There 
was no tremolo stop, but by manipulating the ropes or pulling 
them in a quivering way the effect of the tremolo was very 
effectively produced. When there was a funeral the organist 
gave special caution and instruction to the one manipulating the 
ropes to pull them in such a way as to produce the proper effect, 
but at such occasions the temptations were often too great for the 
one pulling the ropes, who would pretend that he did not under- 
stand how to pull the ropes, and so he gave them sudden jerks 
and thus produced very ludicrous sounds, to the discomfort of 
the organist and to the merriment of those on the gallery. 



Baptisms by Revs. John Waldschmidt, John Christ 
Ammon and John W. Boas. 

1757-1810. 

Date of Baptism A 

1767, Feb. 8. Anna Maria, daughter of John Armegast (Arbegast) 
and wife, born January 10, 1767. Sponsors, John 
(Hannes) Reber and wife Anna Maria. 

1771, Nov. 9. Nicholas , son of John Arbegast. Sponsors, Nich- 

olas Schaefifer and wife Julian. 

1773, May 19. Jacob eon of John Aumiller. Sponsor, father. 

1773, July 18. Margareth, daughter of John Arbogast. Sponsors, 
Georg Arbogast and Margareth Reichin. 

1775, Apr. 23, John, son of John Arbegast. Sponsors, Ludwig Arbe- 
gast and Margareth Schaeffer. 

1775, Sept. 12. Maria Elizabeth, daughter of John Aumiller. Sponsor, 
Maria Elizabeth Gelsinger. 

1778, Apr. 5. Christina, daughter of John Aumiller. Sponsors, Hen- 
ry Fisher and wife Christina. 

1778, Oct. 10. John, son of John Arbegast. Sponsor, John Ermold. 

1780, Aug. 13. George Michael, son of John Aumiller (Aumiiller). 
Sponsor, Michael Eusch and wife Elizabeth. 

1780, Dec. 26. John Peter, son of John Arbegast. Sponsors, Peter 
Gerhart and wife Salome. 

1784, Apr. 11. William, son of John Arbegast, born February 8, 1784. 

Sponsors, William Arbegast and Margareth 
Schaeffer. 

1785, Feb. 20. Susanna, daughter of John Aumiller, (Aumiiller) born 

January 1, 1785. Sponsors, Susanna Heckart. 
1788, Aug. 17. Philip, son of George Adam, born January 27, 1788. 
Sponsor, Philip Stiely (Stiply) and wife Catharine 
Elizabeth. 

1790, Feb. 14. John Daniel, son of Joh. Conr. Ammann (pfarrerral- 

hier) and wife Maria Margareth, born January 8, 
1790. Sponsors, John Adam Ruth (Deacon) and 
wife Catharine. 

1791, Jan. 1 John George, son of George Adam and wife Antillia, 

born October 10, 1790. Sponsors, John George 
Ziegler and wife Catharine. 
1801, Sept. 6. Elizabeth, daughter of John Achey (Achii) bom July 
5, 1801. Sponsor, Elizabeth Snyder (Schneiderin). 



"60 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1794, Apr. 21. John, son of George Adam, born February 10, 1794. 
Sponsors, John Lauck and wife Elizabeth. 

1807, Sep%. 20. Joseph, son of Isaac Adam, born July 17, 1807. Spon- 
sor, Rosina Lerch, 
B 

1758, June 25. John, son of John Bollman (Biellman) and wife Bar- 
bara, born June 10, 1758. Sponsors, Adam Boll- 
man and wife Catharine Elizabeth. 

1762, Aug. 15. Maria Barbara, daughter of Stephen Bollinder and wife 
Maria Elizabeth, born July 26, 1762. Sponsor, Pe- 
ter Bollinder and wife Maria Barbara. 

1767, Feb. 8. Anna Maria, daughter of Bernhard Bap (now Babb) and 
wife Gertrude, born January 22, 1767. Sponsors, 
Michael Busch and wife Anna Maria. 

1769, Jan, 7. Maria Christina, daughter of Adam Boyer (Bayer) and 

wife Eva Margareth, born December 28, 1768. 
Sponsors, George Sticker and wife Anna Regina. 

1770, Dec. 2 (Supposed) Anna Maria, daughter of Adam Boyer 

(Bayer) and wife Eva Margareth, born November 
10, 1770. Sponsors Jacob Schwanger and wife 
Anna Maria. 

1771, Dec. 8. Christian, son of Henry Binkley. Sponsors, Christian 

Binkley and wife Elizabeth. 

1772, Mar, 1. Catharine , daughter of Jacob Boyer (Beyer). 

Sponsors, Ludwig Mohn and wife Otillo. 

1772, July 5. Christina , daughter of Christian Binkley (Binck- 

le). Sponsor, Christina Scharman. 

1772, Nov. 8. Susanna daughter of John Beucht. Sponsors, 

Michael Miller and wife Susanna. 

1773, Apr. 5. Magdalena, age 22 years, wife of Marx (Binckle) 

Binkley. 

1774, Jan. 2. John , son of Ludwig Beucht. Sponsors, John 

Ruth and wife Catharine. 
1774, Jan. 2. Elizabeth Catharine, daughter of Adam Boyer (Beyer). 
Sponsors, George Boyer and Catharine Stamm. 

1774, Jan. 23. Peter, son of Henry Binkly. Sponsors, Peter Ruth and 
wife Anna Margareth. 

1774. Jan. 23. John Jacob, son of Christian Binkley. Sponsors, John 
Jacob Baeshore (Boizhor) and Christina Scharman. 

1774, Aug. 21. Benjamin, son of John Buecht. Sponsor, Thomas 

Weller. 

1775, Sept. 24. Elizabeth, son of Frederick Bechtel. Sponsors, Con- 

rad Eckert and wife Elizabeth. 

1775, Oct. 15. John, son of Andrew Breuges, Sponsor, John Breuges. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 61 

Date of Baptism 

1775, Dec. 27. John, son of Philip Beeher. Sponsors, John Hain and 

wife Esther. 

1776, Apr. 21 Philip, son of Adam Boyer (Bayer). Sponsors, Dietrich 

(Dieter) Stiely and wife Anna Maria. 
1776, Apr. 21 Elizabeth, daughter of Henry Binkley. Sponsor, Eliz- 
abeth Reichling. 

1776, May 12. Maria Elizabeth, son of Christian Binkly. Sponsors, 

Rudolph Heberling and wife Anna Maria. 

1777, July 27. John George, son of Jacob Beyer. Sponsor, George 

Boyer. 

1777, Aug.l7, John, son of Frederick (Fried) Bechtel. Sponsors,. 

John Hain and wife Ester. 
1779, Jan. 3. Peter, son of Andrew Beruges. Sponsors, Peter Er- 

mold and wife Catharine. 

1779, Feb. 14 George, son of Adam Beyer. Sponsors, George Hain 

and wife Magdalena. 

1780, Sept. 3. John, son of John Brown (Braun). Sponsors, John 

Hironimus Hemig and wife Philippina. 

1780, Dec. 17. Barbara, son of William Brown (Braun). Sponsors, 

Francis Krick and wife Maria. 

1781, Apr. 1. Maria Barbara, daughter of Adam Boyer. Sponsors, 

Adam Mell and wife Maria Barbara. 

1782, Jan. 13. John Yost, son of Christopher Brechener, born Decem- 

ber 28, 1781. Sponsor,' John lost (Yost) Ermold. 

1782, Sept. 22. Catharine, daughter of John Brown (Braun), born 

August 28, 1782. Sponsors, William Brown (Braun) 
and wife Catharine. 

1783, Susanna, daughter of Conrad Bracke, born November 

1783. Sponsor, Susanna Sehlheimer. 

1784, Mar. 14. Daniel, son of Frederick Bechtel, born January 13^ 

1784. Sponsors, Jacob Romich and wife Rosina.- 

1784, Nov. 28. Maria Catharine, daughter of Jonathan Beyer, born 

November 14, 1784. Sponsors, Philip Heckart and 
wife Anna Maria. 

1785, Oct 1. Dorothea Elizabeth, daughter of Conrad Bracke, born 

September 19, 1785. Sponsors, William Sehlheimer 
and wife Dorothea Elizabeth. 

1785, Oct. 16. Anna Catharine, daughter of John Blantzer, born Sep- 

tember 23, 1785. Sponsor, Katherine Knauerin. 

1786, July 30. Maria Elizabeth, daughter of Philip Begger (Becker) 

or Leppen, born April 23, 1786. Sponsors, Francis 
Reeper and wife Anna Maria. 

1788, Mar.23. William, son of Conrad Brack, born March 17, 1788. 
Sponsors, William Sehlheimer and wife Dorothea. 



62 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1788, Mar.23. John, son of Jonathan Boyer (Bayer), born December 
10, 1787. Sponsor, Heronymus Beyer (Bayer). 

1788, May 24. Susanna, daughter of Philip Benzing (Bentzing) born 
March 24, 1783. Sponsor, Susanna Weinhold. 

1788, Sept. 14, Elizabeth, age about 7 years, daughter of Joh. Brein. 

1788, Sept. 14. John, about 4 years old, son of Joh. Brein. 

1788, Sept. 14. Joh. William, son of Joh. Brein, bom May 3, 1788. 
Sponsors, John Weber and wife Susanner. 

1788, Nov. 23. Elizabeth , daughter of Lorentz Beck. Sponsors, 

Christian Schaeflfer and wife Elizabeth. 

1788, Dec. 4. Catharine, daughter of John Becht, born November 6> 
1788. Sponsors, John Berocheisel and wife Cath- 
arine. 

1788, Dec. 26. John, son of Frederick Bechtel and wife Sarah, bom 

October 29, 1788. Sponsors, John Hain and wife 
Esther. 

1789, Oct. 18. Catharine, daughter of John Beck, born May 18, 1789. 

Sponsors, Philip Stiely and wife Catharine. 

1790, Aug. 15. Jacob, son of Conrad Bracke and wife Elizabeth, bom 

July, 21, 1790. Sponsor, Jacob Dege and wife Su- 
sanna. 

1790, Sept. 12. Catharine Elizabeth, daughter of John Bernhauser and 
wife Catherine, born August 10, 1790. Sponsors, 
George Ziegler and wife Catharine. 

1792, Dec. 9. John, son of Christophen (Stopfel) Beistler, born Sep- 
tember 19, 1792. Sponsors, John Krick and wife 
Anna Maria. 

1792, Dec. 30. Nicholas, son of John Bergman, born December 4, 

1792. Sponsors, Nicholas Schaefifer and wife 
Catharine. 

1793, Mar. 14. Sarah, daughter of John Bernheisel, born August 30, 

1792. Sponsor, Margareth Zeinlein. 

1793, May 5. Jacob, son of John Beck, born April 3, 1793. Sponsors, 

Jacob Beck and Barbara Hain. 
1793, Sept. 29. John Henry, son of John Binckley, bom September 

13, 1793. Sponsor, John Henry Longsdorf. 

1793, Sept. 29. Christina, daughter of Frederick Bohn, born June 17, 

1793. Sponsor, Christina Bohn. 

1794, Oct. 15. Samuel, son of Benjamin Bottler, born October 31, 

1791. Sponsors, Christina Young (lung) and wife 
Elizabeth. 

1795, Feb. 8. William, son of Conrad Bracke, born Sanuary 17, 

1775. Sponsor, William Sehlheimer. 



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Date of Baptism 

1795, Apr. 19. Abraham, son of Philip Bentzing (Bensing), born De- 

cember 18, i-i794. Sponsor, Abraham Reifsnyder. 

1796, May 1. John George, son of John Bergman, born February 13, 

1796. Sponsors, John George Eyrich and wifa 
Anna Margareth. 

1797, June 3. Conrad, son of Conrad Bracke, bom April 28, 1797. 

Sponsors, parents 

1798, May 6. Maria Elenora, daughter of John Bemheisel and wife 

Catharine, born March 13, 1798. Sponsors, John 
Stoudt aud wife Anna Maria. 

1798, May 6. Anna Maria, daughter of John Bergman (Berckmann), 

bom April 8, 1798. Sponsors, John Heck and wife 
Anna Maria. 

1799, Apr. 28. Catharine, daughter of John Bechtel, bom December 

7, 1798. Sponsor, Catharine Taubert. 
1799, Nov. 24. Catharine, daughter of Jacob Beisz (or Boice), bora 
October 9, 1799. Sponsor, Catharine Diestler. 

1799, Dec. 26. Sarah, daughter of William Boyer (Bayer), bom No- 

vember 28, 1799. Sponsor, Sarah Bechtel. 

1800, May 11. Daniel, son of Conrad Bracke, born March 12, 1^)0. 

Sponsors, William Sehlheimer and wife Elizabeth. 
1800, Aug. 3. Benjamin, son of John Binckle, born May 9, 1800. 
Sponsors, Frederick Longsdorf and Elizabeth De- 
chert. 

1800, Dec. 26. John, son of John Bergman, bom November 3, 1800. 

Sponsors, John Oberick and wife Catharine. 

1801, July 5. Maria, daughter of Jacob Beck, born January 22, 1801. 

Sponsors, parents. 

1801, Sept. 6. Isaac, son of John Bemheisel, bom June 18, 1801. 

Sponsors, Philip Stiely and wife Catharine. 

1802, Jan. 31. Catharine, daughter of William Boyer, born January 

9, 1802. Sponsor, Catharine Ruth. 

1802, May 15. William, son of John Bechtold (likely Bechtel), born 
April 8, 1802. Sponsors, Jacob Bechtold and wife 
Anna Maria. 

1802, June 27. Catharine, daughter of Michael Beck, born March 27, 
1802. Sponsors, Peter Schaeffer and wife Catha- 
rine. 

1802, July 18. Sarah, daughter of Henry Binckle (Binkley ) born June 
6, 1802. Sponsors, Michael Ruth and wife Eliza- 
beth. 

1802, Aug. 29, Anna, daughter of John Bechtel, born December 13, 

1790. Sponsors, Henry Metz and wife Magdalena. 

1803, July 10. George, son of Jacob Beck, born March 2, 1803. Spon- 

sors, parents. 



64 ST. John's (hain's) eefoemed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1803, Sept. 16. Anna Maria, daughter of Jacob Beis, born July 30^ 
1803. Sponsors, parents. 

1803, Dec. 14. William, son of William Becherman, born December 7, 

1801. Sponsors, parents. 

1804, Dec. 16. John George, son of Michael Beck, born October 10, 

' 1804. Sponsor, John George Hain. 

1805, June 2. Jacob, son of Jacob Beck, born April 18, 1805. Spon- 

sors, parents, 

1806, Mar. 23. George, son of Jacob Bollman, born March 7, 1806.. 

Sponsors, Michael Fisher and wife Catharine. 
1806, July 6. Maria Magdalena, daughter of William Beyer (Bayer), 
born March 16, 1806. Sponsor, Maria Magda- 
lena 

1806, July 27. Maria Magdalena, daughter of John Bechtold, born 

July 15, 1806. Sponsors, Christian Knorr and wife 
Anna Maria. 

1807, July 19. Hannah, daughter of John Bechtel, born March 2, 1807. 

Sponsor, Hannah Hain. 

1808, Mar. 26. John, son of Samuel Bauer, born January 4, 1808. 

Sponsors, John Snyder (Schneider) and wife Su- 
sanna. 
1808, May 29. Elizabeth, daughter of John Bord, born January 15, 
1807. Sponsor, Catharine Ruth. 

1808, Oct. 8. Nelly, daughter of John Bord, born August 23, 19C8. 

Sponsors, William Werner and wife Magdalena. 

1809, May 21. Isaac, son of William Beyer (Bayer), born November 

31, 1808. Sponsors, parents. 

1809,;july 22. Absalom, son of Samuel Bauer, born May 11, 1809. 
Sponsor, Henry Fisher. 

C 

1772, Apr. 26. John, son of Sam. Racks (Cox). Sponsors, Frederick 
Hain and wife. 

1783, May 18. Margareth, daughter of Jotn Gaeks, born January 18, 

1782. Sponsors, Conrad Wannermacher and wife 

Eva. 
1783, Aug. 31. Samuel, son of Samuel Gax, born February 14, 1783. 

Sponsors. Ludwig Schweitzer and Elizabeth Hain. 
1787, May 6. Elizabeth, daughter of Emanuel Caler (now likely 

Kahler) and wife Catharine, born January 6, 1787. 

Sponsors, Jacob Dechert and wife Elizabeth. 
1787, May 27. Samuel, son of Frederick Gax (Cox), born February 2, 

1784. Sponsors, parents. 

1787, Oct. 28. Carl, son of Samuel Gax (Cox) born July 9, 1786. Spon- 
sors, John Gausz and wife Catharine. 



ST. John's (hain's) kefoemed church. 65 

Date of Baptism 

1794, Aug, 31. John , son of Frederick Klaus (Clouse). Spon- 
sor, John Longsderf. 

1796, Jan. 17. John Conrad, son of Frederick Klaus (Clouse). Spon- 
sors, John Conrad Longsderf and wife Catharine. 

1802, Feb. 21. Thomas, son of Catharine Gax (or now Cox), born 
February 6, 1801, Sponsor, Antoni Marx, 
D 

1767, Mar, 1. John, son of Casper Dorst and wife, born October 6, 
1767, Sponsors, John Linderman and Margareth 
Kuhl. 

1773, July 18. Maria Magdalena, daughter of Peter Daubert, Spon- 

sors, Peter Tippel and wife Maria Magdalena. 

1774, Dec. 26. Catharine, daughter of John Diehl (Diel). Sponsor, 

Peter lung (Young). 

1775, Sept. 24, Catharine, daughter of Henry Dechert. Sponsors, 

Conrad Longsdorff and wife Catharine. 

1776, Feb. 18. John, son of Peter Daubert (Taubert), Sponsors, John 

Hain and wife Magdalena. 

1776, Aug, 25, John Jacob, son of John Dundore (Dounder), Spon- 
sors, Jacob Dundere and wife Anna Maria, 

1778, Aug, 9, John Adam, son of John Dunder. Sponsors, Henry 
Schaner and wife Barbara, 

1778, Aug. 9, John, son of John Diehl. Sponsors, Francis Ruth and 

wife Elizabeth, 

1779, Dec. 9. Elizabeth, daughter of John Diehl (Diel), Sponsor, 

Elizabeth Freymauer, 

1781, Dec, 25. Christina, daughter of Jacob Dautrich, born Novem- 
ber 10, 1781, Sponsor, Christina Dautrich. 

1781, Dec, 30, Catharine, daughter of Peter Diehl, born November 21, 
1781, Sponsors, George Strieker and wife Catha- 
rine. 

1783, Oct, 26, Maria Rosina, daughter of John Dock, born September 
9, 1783. Sponsors, Simson Hain and wife Ursula, 

1783, Sept, 19, Engel, son of Jacob Dautrich (Dauterick), born August 
20, 1784. Sponsor, Engel Eckert. 

1785, Feb. 9. John Jacob, son of John Debis (likely Tobias), born 
February 1, 1785. Sponsors, Christian Spengler 
and wife Elizabeth. 

1785, Feb. 9. Gertrude, daughter of John Debis (likely Tobias), born 

February 1, 1785. Sponsors, Frederick Fisher and 
wife Gertrude, 

1 786, Aug, 13, Anthony, son of Peter Diehl, born June 15, 1786. 

Sponsor, Antoni Faust. 



66 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1786, Dec. 3. Christopher (Stopfel), son of Jacob Dautrich, bom 

October 20, 1786. Sponaora, Stopfel Haasler aad 
wife Catharine. 

1787, Mar. 18. Maria Christina, daughter of Christian Diehl, born 

March 2, 1781. Sponsor, Maria Christina Faust. 

1787, Mar. 18. John Christian, son of Christian Diehl, born Septem- 
ber, 1783. Sponsors, George Sticker and wife 
Catharine. 

1787, Apr. 8. Elias, son of Susanna Dewees, born February 4, 1787. 
Sponsor, Sebastian Miller (Muller) and wife Cath- 
arine. 

1787, Apr. 8. Susanna, daughter of Jacob Dege, born March 27, 1787. 
Sponsors, Conrad Bracke and wife Susanna. 

1789, July 22. Tacob, son of Jacob Diehm, bom June 3, 1787. Spon- 
sors, parents. 

1789, Mar. 30. Anna Maria, daughter of Peter Diehl, born March 22, 

1789. Sponsor, Anna Maria Faust. 
1789, Aug. 17, Susanna, daughter of Jacob Dege, born August 3, 

1789. Sponsors, Conrad Breck (or Brack) and 

wife Elizabeth. 
1790. Mar. 19. Susanna, daughter of John Daubert ond wife Marga- 

reth, born March 1, 1790. Sponsor, Michael Miller 

(Muller) and wife Susanna. 

1790, Oct. 24, Christina , daughter of William Debes (Davis or 

Tobias) and wife Emma Eva. Sponsors, parents. 

1792, Apr. 29. John, son of John Daubert (Taubert), bom January 29, 

1792. Sponsors, Christian Spengler and wife 
Elizabeth. 

1793, Sept. 29. John George, son of Jacob Dautrich, born June 13, 

1793. Sponsors, Jacob Hassler and wife Barbara. 

1794, Nov. 2. Anna Maria, daughter of John Daubert (Taubert), bom 

September 14. Sponsors, Dietrick Stiely and wife 
Anna Maria. 

1794, Nov. 23. Jacob, son of Jacob Dege, born October 7, 1794. Spon- 
sors, parents. 

Dec, 17, 1774. Elizabeth, daughter of Peter Diehl, born April , 

1794. Sponsor, Anna Maria Faust. 

1797, Apr, 2. William, son of Jacob Dege, bom March 2, 1797, 

Sponsors, Michael Schaeffer and wife Elenora, 

1798, Aug. 19. Maria Magdalina, daughter of John Daubert (Taubert), 

born June 25, 1798. Sponsor, Margareth Heinle. 

1800, Feb. 16. Margareth, daughter of Jacob Dege, born October 10, 
1799. Sponsors, Henry Hernsing and wife Marga- 
reth. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformei> church. 67 

Date of Baptism 

1800, May 31. Daniel, son of John Daabert (Taubert), bom May 9, 

1800. Sponsors, Dietrich Stiely and wife Anna 

Maria. 

1800, June 22. Anna Maria, daughter of Jacob Dautrich, born April 

19, 1800. Sponsor, Christina Dautrich. 

1801, May 24. Hannah, six years old in last week of June, daughter of 

Deborah Dechert. Sponsors, John Ruth and wife 
Elizabeth. 

1802, Oct. 10. Leah, daughter of John Daubert (Taubert), bom Aug. 

26, 1802. Sponsor, Catharine Stiely. 

1802, Dec. 12. Maria, daughter of Jacob Dege, born November 4, 
1802. Sponsor, Dorothea Sehlheim^r. * 

1804, Sept. 2. George, son of Henry Daubert, born August 19. Spon- 
sor, George Hefllay (Hefele) and wife Catharine. 

1804, Sept. 23. Nellie, daughter of John Daubert (Taubert) born Aug. 
17, 1804. Sponsors, Christian Spengler and wife 
Elizabeth. 

1806, May 3. Peter, son of Henry Daubert (Taubert), born April 10, 
1806. Sponsors, John Spengler and wife Eliza- 
beth. 

1806, Dec. 21, George, son of John Daubert (Taubert), born October 
10, 1906. Sponsors, George Stiely and wife Eliza- 
beth. 

1809, Mar. 29. Joseph, son of Samuel Dunkelberger, born October 2, 
1808. Sponsor, John Faust. 

1809, May 21. Esther, daughter of John Daubert (Taubert), bora No- 
vember 28, 1808. Sponsors, Philip Stiely and wife 
Catharine. 

E 

1771, Oct. 23. Anna Maria daughter of George Eirich. Spon- 
sors, George Ermold and wife Anna Maria. 

1771, Nov. 17. Peter son of Conrad Eckert. Sponsors, Peter 

Fisher and wife Apolona. 

1772, Mar. 22. Magdalena, daughter of George Ermold. Sponsor, 

Magdalena Hetrick (Hetrigin). 

1773, Aug. 29. John George, son of George Eirich (Eurig). Sponsor, 

Dietrich Sohl. 

1773, Oct. 9. Conrad, son of Jonas Eckert. Sponsors, Conrad Eck- 
ert and wife Elizabeth. 

1773, Dec. 12. John Peter, son of George Ermold. Sponsors, Peter 

Ermold and wife Catharine. 

1774, Feb. 13, George, son of Conrad Eckert. Sponsors, Geo. Trout- 

man (Droutman) and wife Christina. 



68 ST. John's (hain's) eeformed church. 

Date of Baptisrti 

1774, Oct. 23. John, Bon of George Eirich. Sponsor, John Sohl and 
wife Rosina. 

1774, Dec. 26. Maria Jndith, daughter of Peter Ermold. Sponsors, 

John George Ermold and wife Maria Judith. 
'1775, Mar. 5. Andrew, son of George Ermold. Sponsors, Andrew 
Bernges and wife Catharine. 

1775, Apr. 17. John, son of John Eckert. Sponsor, John Gernant. 

1776, Apr. 8. Barbara, daughter of Conrad Eckert. Sponsors, John 

Eckert and wife Barbara. 

1776, June 2. John, son of George Eirich. Sponsors, John Sohl and 

wife Rosina. 

1777, Feb. 9, Anna Elizabeth, daughter of Peter Ermold. Sponsors, 

Anna Elizabeth Stouch. 

1777, Mar. 29. George Philip, son of George Eberhard. Sponsors, 

Jacob and wife Anna Eva. 

1778, May 17. Conrad, son of Conrad Eirich (Eurig). Sponsors, Geo. 

Ermold and wife Judith. 

1778, Aug. 30. Maria Margareth, daughter of Henry Emig. Sponsors, 

Nicholas Lerch and wife Elizabeth. 

1779, Jan. 24. Catharine, daughter of George Eberhard. Sponsors, 

John Scharman and wife Elizabeth. 
1779, Feb. 14. John George, son of George Ermold. Sponsors, Geo. 
Eirich and wife Anna Maria. 

1779, Oct. 24. Susanna, daughter of George Eirich. Sponsor, Su- 

sanna Schaeffer. 

1780, Mar. 18. John son of George Eberhard. Sponsors, John 

Krick and wife Anna Maria. 

1780, Aug. 13, Elizabeth Magdalena, daughter of Henry Emig. Spon- 

sors, Christian Young (lung) and wife Elizabeth 
Magdalena. 

1781, May 3. Baniel, son of Conrad Eckert. Sponsors, Frederick 

Hain and wife Catharine. 
1781, Aug. 5. John George, son of George Eberhard. Sponsors, Geo. 

Stock and wife Catharine. 
1783, Aug. 31. Solomon, son of Conrad Eckert, born August 12, 1783. 

Sponsors, John Eckert and wife Barbara. 

1785, Apr. 16. Anna Maria, daughter of George Eirich (Eurig), born 

April 7, 1785. Sponsor, Anna Maria Ermold. 

1786, Nov. 4. Margareth, daughter of George Eirich, born October 

22, 1786. Sponsors, Martin Ermold and wife Mar- 
gareth. 

1787, June 7. Catharine, daughter of John Ermold, born June 2, 

Sponsor, Catharine Reedy. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 



69 



Date of Baptism 

1788, Mar. 23. Magdalena, daughter of George Eirich, born March 21, 
1788. Sponsor Magdalena Ermold. 

1788, Nov. 9. Elizabeth, (twin) daughter of Paul Ernst, born Sep- 
tember 21, 1788. Sponsors, Philip Sehl and wife 
Elizabeth. 

1788, Nov. 9. Anna Maria, (twin) daughter of Paul Ernst, bom Sep- 
tember 21, 1788. Sponsors, John Nicholas Stouch 
and wife Margareth. 

1790, Feb. 14. Anna Margareth, daughter of John Ermold (Deacon), 
and wife Anna Elizabeth, born January 31, 1790. 
Sponsors, Martin Ermold and wife Anna Marga- 
reth. 

1794, Aug. 31. John, son of Peter Engel, born July 11, 1794. Spon- 

sors, John Bollman and wife Barbara. 

1795, Feb. 15. Elizabeth Magdalena, daughter of George Eirich, born 

December 28, 1794. Sponsors, Christina Young 

(lung) and wife Elizabeth Magdalena. 
1797, Apr. 2. John, son of John George Eirich, born March 5, 1797. 

Sponsor, John Eirich. 
1797, Apr. 23. Catharine, daughter of George Eirich, born March 23, 

1797. Sponsor, Catharine Bechtin. 
1799, Mar. 25. Elizabeth, daughter of George Eirich, born March 10, 

1799. Sponsor, Elizabeth Faust. 
1799, May 13. Rebecca, daughter of George Eirich, born April 9, 1799. 

Sponsors, parents. 
1806, Aug. 17. John George, son of George Eirich, born July 11, 1806. 

Sponsors, John George Eirich and wife Margareth. 



1759, Jan. 1. Henry, son of Peter Fisher and wife Appolonia, born 

December 9, 1758. Sponsor, Henry Fisher. 
1761, Feb. 10. Rosina, daughter of Peter Fisher and wife Appolonia, 

born January 13, 1761. Sponsors, Peter Grauel 

and Rosina Fisher. 
1761, Dec. 26. Peter, son of Henry Fisher and wife Christina, born 

November 25, 1761. Sponsors, Peter Fisher and 

wife Appolonia. 
1763, June 19. Michael, son of Peter Fisher and wife Appolonia, born 

June 10, 1763. Sponsors, Michael Miller (Miiller) 

and wife Susanna. 

1763, June 19. Christina, daughter of Henry Fisher and wife Christi- 
na, born June 12, 1763. Sponsors, Henry Hain 
and wife Christina. 

1763, Oct. 16. George, son of John Fisher and wife Catharine, born 
October 5, 1763. Sponsor, George Maudel. 



70 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1765, Jan. 27. Anna Maria, daughter of John Fisher and wife Catha- 
rine, born January 12, 1765, Sponsors, Michael 
Bush and wife Anna Maria. 

1765, Feb. 24. John, son of Henry Fisher and wife Christina, born 

February 9, 1765. Sponsor, John Gelsinger (Giltz- 
inger). 

1766, Sept. 21. William, son of John Fisher aad wife Anna Catharine^ 

born August 23, 1766. Sponsor, William Fisher. 

1766, Elizabeth, daughter of Peter Fisher and wife Appolo- 

nia, born January 19, 1766. Sponsors, William 
Fisher and wife Elizabeth. 

1767, Catharine, daughter of Henry Fisher and wife Christi- 

na, born August 23, 1767. Sponsors, John Aumil- 
ler and wife Catharine. 

1768, Jan. 17. Peter, son of John Fisher and wife Anna Catharine,. 

born December 27, 1767. Sponsors, Peter Fisher 
and wife Appolonia. 

1768, Oct. 30. Maria Elizabeth, daughter of John Yost Filtzmeyer and 

wife Anna Maria, born October 15, 1768. Spon- 
sors, Casper Brauning and wife Mari Elizabeth. 
1769 Elizabeth, daughter of Henry Fisher and wife Christi- 
na, born June 26, 1769. Sponsors, George Gel- 
singer (Gilsinger or Gelseeger) and wife Abigail. 

1769, Catharine, daughter of Peter Fisher, and wife Appol- 

onia, born March 11, 1769. Sponsor, Catharine 
Braunnig. 

1771, Anna Maria, daughter of Henry Fisher and wife Chris- 

tina, born June 27, 1771. Sponsors, Dietrich 
Merky and wife Anna Maria. 

1772, Feb. 1. Sarah , daughter of Philip Fisher. Sponsor, Sa- 

rah Hain. 

1772, Apr. 12. John , son of John Peter Faust. Sponsors, John 

Hain and wife Margareth. 
17724 Oct. 18. Frederick, son of John Fisher. Sponsors, Frederick 
Fisher and Sarah Hain. 

1773, Apr. 4. Barbara , daughter of Philip Fisher. Sponsors, 

Michael Wommer and wife Barbara. 

1773, Apr. 25. John, son of Michael Fisher. Sponsors, John BoUman 
and wife Barbara. 

1773, May 16. Susanna , daughter of Henry Fisher. Sponsor, 

Susanna Bossertin. 

1773, June 27. William , son of Peter Fisher. Sponsor, William 

Reeser and wife Maria Elizabeth. 

1773, Oct. 31, Anna Catharine, daughter of Philip Fisher. Sponsors, 
Michael Fisher and wife Catharine. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 71 

Date of Baptism 

1773, Dec. 12. Christian, son of Andrew Fidler (Andreas Fittler). 

Sponsors, Christian Knorr and wife Anna Maria. 

1774, Aug. 21. John George, son of Michael Fisher. Sponsors, John 

George Fisher and Catharine BoUman. 

1775, Mar. 5. Michael, son of John Fisher. Sponsors, Michael Fiaher 

and wife Catharine. 

1775, Mar. 26. Christian, son of Henry Frantz (Francis). Sponsor, 
Christian Frantz. 

1775, Mar. 26. Christina, daughter of Dietrich Franzel. Sponsors^ 
Abraham Stein and Christina Scharman. 

1775, Mar. 26. Jacob, son of John Fryberger. Sponsors, Jacob Fry- 
berger and wife Margareth. 

1775, Apr. 23. Margareth, daughter of Henry Fisher. Sponsor, Mar- 
gareth Bossert. 

1775, May 14. John, son of Henry Faust. Sponsors, John Hain and 
wife Margareth. 

1775, Nov. 5. Catharine, daughter of George Folmer. Sponsors, Pe- 
ter Schoenf elder and wife Justina Catharine. 

1775, Dec. 27. John, »on of Frederick Fisher. Sponsor, John Fisher. 

1776, Mar. 31. John, son of Michael Fisher. Sponsor, John BoUman 

and wife Barbara. 

1776, May 12. George, son of Geor6e Michael Foltz. Sponsors, Geo. »^ 

Schlosser and wife Anna Margareth. 

1777, Sept. 28. Philip, son of Henry Fisher. Sponsors, Philip Heckert 

and wife Anna Maria. 

1778, Feb. 3 Daniel, son of Michael Fisher. Sponsors, Daniel Hess 

and wife Maria Margareth. 

1778, June 7. John Dietrich, son of George Michael Foltz, born May -^ 

17, 1778. Sponsors, Dietrich Stiely and wife Anna 
Maria. 

1779, Apr. 4. Peter, son of Peter Fisher. Sponsors, Peter Ruth and 

wife Margareth. 

1779, Apr. 18. Michael, son of Michael Fisher. Sponsor, Miehael 
Fisher. 

1779, May 6. Margareth, daughter of Eva Fisher. Sponsor, Andrew 

Hoffman and wife Margareth. 

1780, Apr. 30. Henry, son of Andrew Fidler. Sponsors, Christian 

Ruth and Susanna Schaeffer. 

1780, June 11. Catharine, daughter of Henry Fisher and wife Chris- 
tina, born May 11, 1780. Sponsors, Michael Fisher 
ard wife Catharine. 



72 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1780, Oct. 15. Anna, daughter of Killian Foeger, born AugU8t 7, 1780. 
Sponsors, Dietrick Ferntzler and wife Margareth. 

1780, Dee. 7 Elizabeth, daughter of John Fisher, Sponsors, Conrad 

Eckert and wife Elizabeth. 
1780, Dec. 7. Anna Maria, daughter of Michael Fisher. Sponsor, 

Anna Maria BoUman. 

1780, Dec. 17. Catharine, daughter of Philip Fisher. Sponsor, Peter 

Fisher and wife ApoUonia. 

1781, Aug. 26. John, son of William Freymaurer. Sponsors, John 

Diehl and wife Catharine. 

1782, Apr. 28. Frederick, son of Henry Fisher, born April 3, 1782. 

Sponsors, Frederick Fisher and wife Gertrude. 

1782, June 2. Peter, son of Peter Fisher, born May 29, 1782. Spon- 

sors, Peter Ruth and wife Margareth. 

1783, Apr. 20. Margareth Charlotte, daughter of Andrew Fidler, 

born March 2, 1783. Sponsor. Ann Margareth 

Schaeffer. 
1783, Apr. 20, Catharine Elizabeth, daughter of William Freymaurer, 

born April 6, 1783. Sponsors, Jacob von Riet 

(vanheed) and Anna Elizabeth Hirsterin. 
1783, July 20. Anna Maria, daughter of Philip Fisher, born June 28, 

1783. Sponsor, Anna Maria Fisher. 

1783, Aug. 3. Jacob, son of Michael Fisher, born July 17, 1783. 
Sponsor, Jacob Bollman. 

1783, Sept. 28. Frederick (next Tuesday 6 weeks old), son of Freder- 

ick Ferntzler. Sponsor, Frederick Weitzel and 
wife Anna Maria. 

1784, May 9. Catharine, daughter of Michael Ferntzler, born Dec. 

11, 1783. Sponsors, John Krick and wife Anna 

Maria. 
1784, May 30. Magdalena, daughter of John Faust, born May 17, 1784. 

Sponsor, Magdalena Ruth. 
1784, July 11. Magdalena, daughter of John Fisher, born July 4. 

Sponsors, Peter Ruth and wife Anna Margareth. 

1784, Oct. 3. Eva, daughter of Frederick Fisher, born September 8, 

1784. Sponsors, John Adam Ruth and wife Eva. 

1785, Jan. 12. Susanna, daughter of Henry Fisher, born October 30, 

1784. Sponsors, Christian Weber and wife Hannah. 

1785, Oct. 16. ^.William, son of William Francis (Frantz), born June 
21, 1785. Sponsor, father. 

1785, Dec. 25. Barbara, daughter of William Freyermaurer, born 
November 13, 1785. Sponsors, John Diehl and 
wife Catharine. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 73 

Date oF Baptism 

1786, Apil 16. Frederick, son of Ludwig Frantz (Francis), born 
Marcli li, 1786. Sponsors, Philip Hennricli (Henry) and Cath- 
arine Lerch. 

1786, Dec. 25. William son of Michael Fisher born Nov. 30, 1786. 

Sponsor, William Fisher. 
1887, May 6. John, sou of George Foltz, born Oct. 1, 1786. Sponsors, v 

Emanuel Caler and wife Catharine. 

1787, June 10. John, son of Christian Freehafer, born May 16, 1787. 

Sponsors, John Lerch & wife Catharine. 

1788, July 6. John William, son of George Foltz (Follz), bom Jan v" 

6 — 1788. Sponsors, John William Weber and wife Susanna. 
1788, Aug. 17. Anma Maria, daughter of John Fisher bom Apil 25, 

1788, Sponsor, Anna Maria Fisher. 
1788, Sep 27. John Jacob, sou of Michael Fisher, born Sep 18, 1788. 

Sponsor, John Jacob Bollman. 
1788, Sep 28. Ellinger, child of Michael Foltz, born July 25, 1788. " 

Sponsors, Joseph Hain & wife Elizabeth. 
1788, Nov 9. John, son of John Fox (Fuchs), bom Sep 14, 1788. 

Sponsors, Conrad Light (Lichty) and Susanna Wagner (Wag- 

anerin), 
1788, Dec. 4. Michael, son of Henry Fisher, born Nov. 20, 1788. 

Sponsor Abraham Kessler. 
1790, Jan 10. Catharine Elizabeth, daughter of Peter Faust & wife 

Elizabeth, age four weeks. Sponsor, Catharine Eva Runglin, 
1790, Jan 30. William, son of John Fisher and wife Margareth, born 

Dec 1, 1789. Sponsors, Henry Fisher & wife Christina. 
1790, Jan 81. Christian son of William Freymeyer and wife Barbara. 

Six weeks old. Sponsors, Christian Lauer & wife Elizabeth. 
1790, Feb 22. Henry, son of John Fuchs (Fox) and wife Anna 

Maria, born . Sponsors Henry Werner & wife Anna Margareth. 

1790, March 15. Magdalena, daughter of Michael Fisher & wife Cath- 
arine, born Feb. 19, 1790. Sponsor, Magdalena Bollman. 
1790, March 28. Peter, son of John Faust and wife Magdalena, bom 

March 23, 1790. Sponsor Peter Faust. 
1790, July 4. Benjamin, son of William Fisher & wife Margareth. 

Twelve days old. Sixtnsors, Henry Hottenstein & wife Catharine. 

1790, Sep 26. Maria Magdalena, daughter of Henry Fisher and wife 

Susanna. Seven weeks old. Sponsors, George Hain & wife Mag- 
dalena. 

1791, May 15. Maria, daughter of William Fisher & wife Margareth. 

Three months old. Sponsors, Maria Fisher and Jacob Kruck. 

1792, Apil 29. Barbara, daughter of John Fisher, bom Nov 27, 1791. 

Sponsor, Margareth Fisher. 
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74 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1793, July 28. Christian, son of Mictiael Fisher, born July 1, 1793. 
Sponsor, Henry Reijer. 

1793, July 28. Elizabeth, daughter of William Freymaurer, born July 
11, 1793. Sponsor Barbara Freymauerer. 

1793, Oct 20. Catharine, daughter of Gleorge Michael Foltz, born Dee 
20, 1792. Sponsors, George Reifsnyder & wife Susanna. 

1793, Oct 20. Sarah, daughter of George Michal Foltz, born July — 

1790. Sponsor, Christina Brensinger, 

1793, Dec 22. John, son of William Fisher, born Nov, 1, 1793. 

Sponsors, John Fisher & Elizabeth Spohn. 

1794, Jan 16. Samuel, son of Peter Faust, born Dec 20, 1793. Spon- 

sor, Francis Moyer. 
1794, Apil 27. John Adam, son of Peter Fisher, born Dec 15, 1793. 
Sponsor, John Adam (Minnich). 

1794, June 8. Elizabeth, daughter of Christian Freehafer, born May 
7, 1794. Sponsors Christian Spengler & wife Elizabeth. 

1794, Sep 21. Joseph, son of Philip Faust, born Aug 17, 1794. Spon- 

sors Joseph Hain & wife Catharine. 

1795, Feb 2. Michael, son of Michael Fisher, born Jan 4, 1795. Spon- 

sor, Michael Fisher. 

1795, Apil 19. Isaac, son of Frederick Foltz, born Oct 30, 1794. Spon- 
sors, Adam Schaeffer and Maria Hain. 

1795, May 20. Maria Margareth. daughter of William Fisher. born- 
March 12, 1795. Sponsors, Henry Spohn & wife Maria Catharine. 

1795, June 21. Anna Maria, daughter of William Freymaurer, bom 
May 30, 1795. Sponsor Anna Maria Hain. 

1795, Aug 2. John, son of Barbara Freymauer, born May 14, 1795.. 

Sponsors, Philip Machmer & wife Elizabeth, 
1795, Oct 2. Elizabeth, daughter of John Fisher, born Dec. 1, 1794. 

Sponsors the Parents. 
1795, Dec 3. Rachel, (a twin) daughter of John Faust, bom Not 

22, 1795. Sponsor, Susanna Ruth. 

1795, Dec 3. Leah, (a twin) daughter of John Faust, born Nov 22,. 

1795. Sponsor, Elizabeth Scharmau. 

1796, Jan 17. William, son of William Fisher, born Nov. 20, 1795. 

Sponsors, the Parents. 

1796, Feb 28. Catharine, daughter of Philip Faust. Eight weeks old 
next Thursday. Sponsors, George Diehl & wife Catharine. 

1796, March 20. Elizabeth, daughter of Anthony (Antoni) Faust, bora 
Jan 13, 1796, Sponsor, Elizabeth Faust, 



ST. John's (hain's) refokmed church. 75 

Date of Baptism 

1796, July 3. Elizabeth, daughter of George Fisher, born May 15, 

1796. Sponsor, Elizabeth Fisher. 
1796, July 24. Anna Maria, daughter of John Fisher, born July 2, 

1796. Sponsors, Christian Young (Jung) and wife Anna Maria. 
1796, Nov 6. Daniel, son of Michael Fisher, born Sep 27, 1796. 

Sponsors, Daniel Fisher & wife Catharine. 

1796, Nov 6. Daniel, son of Frederick Fox (Fuchs) born, May 8, 

1796. Sponsors Daniel Maurer & wife Elizabeth. 

1797, Jan 29. Elizabeth, daughter of Peter Fischer, born Nov 26,. 

1796. Sponsor Elizabeth Fisher. 

1797, Feb 19. Daniel, son of Peter Faust, born Feb 3, 1797. Spon- 
sors, Parents. 

1797, Apil 2. Leah, daughter of Philip Fisher, born Dec 21, 1796, 

sponsors, Jacob Holl & wife Elizabeth. 

1797, July 16. Elenora, daughter of John Fisher, born June 2, 1797. 
Sponsors Adam Hain & wife Anna Maria. 

1797, Aug 6. Maria, daughter of Christian Freehafer, born, May 16, 

1797. Sponsors William Stiely & Maria Spengler. 

1797, Aug 27. Catharine, daughter of John Fisher, bom July 26, 

1797. Sponsors Henry Materness & Catharine Fisher. 

1797, Oct 7. David, son of Daniel Fisher, born Sep 12, 1797. Spon- 

sors Michael Fisher & wife Catharine. 

1797, Oct 29. Wiliam, son of William Fisher, born May 28, 1797. 

Sponsors, Francis Krick and wife Hannah. 

1798, March 4. Catharine, daughter of George Fisher, born Jan 19, 

1798. Sponsor, Magdalena Mohn. 

1798, Apil 15. Sarah, daughter of Peter Fisher, born Jan 3, 1798. 
Sponsor, Sarah Fisher. 

1798, Apil 15. Susanna, daughter of John Faust, born March 14, 

1798. Sponsor. Susanna Davis (Debis) or Tobias. 

1798„ Sep 9. Catharine, daughter of Michael Fisher, born Aug. 15, 

1798. Sponsor, Catharine Fisher. 

1799, Feb 24. Isaac, son of Peter Faust, born Feb 5, 1799. Sponsors, 

John Young (Jung) and wife Elizabeth. 

1799, Apil 28. John, son of Peter Fisher, born March 7, 1799. Spon- 
sors John Fisher and wife Catharine. 

1799, Sept 1st Jacob, son of William Fisher, born March 23, 1799. 
Sponsors Ludwig Hoffman & wife Elizabeth. 

1799, Oct 3. Adam, son of William Fisher, born Sep. 12, 1799. 

Sponsor, Adam Spohn. 



76 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1799, Nov 24. John, son of George Fisher, born Oct 22, 1799. Spon- 
sor, John FLsUev. 

1799, Nov 24. Samuel, sou of John Fisher born Oct 2S, 1799, Spon- 

sors, John Hains and wife Margareth. 

1800, March 30. Sarah, daughter of John Fisher, born Jan 24, 1799. 

Sponsor. Catharine Fisher. 

1800, Sep 14. Anna Maria, daughter of Peter Fisher born Aug 29, 
1800. Siwnsor, Anna Maria Fisher. 

1800, Oct 26. Benjamin, son of John Faust, born Oct 11, 1800. Spon- 

sor, Peter Seharman. 

1800, Dec. 7. Philip, son of Michael Fisher, born Sep 27, ISOtJ. Spon- 
sors Philip Fisher and Susanna. 

1800, Dec 26. Leah, daughter of Michael Fisher, born Dec 8, 1800. 

Sponsors, Christian Ruth and Barbara. 

1801, Feb G. Corsina. child of Frederick Fisher, born Dec. "21, 1800. 

Sponsor, Catharine Fisher. 

1801, Feb 7. Daniel, son of George Fisher, born Jan 16, 1801. Spon- 

sors, John Mohu & Elizabeth 

1801, Apil 6. Margareth, daughter of Peter Fox, born Jan 15, 1801. 

Sponsors, George Miller and Margareth Lambert (Lampert). 
1801, Aug 16. Elizabeth, daughter of John Fisher, born June 29, 1801. 

Sponsors, John Bollman & Elizabeth Fisher. 

1801, Sep 6. Elizabeth, daughter of Peter Feigel, born July 1. 1801. 

Sponsors, John Huy & Margareth. 

1802, Jan 11. Peter, son of John Fisher, born Dec 13, 1801. Sponsor, 

Peter Fisher, 
1802, July 18. Elizabeth, daughter of John Fisher, born July 3—1802. 

Sponsors, Michael Fisher & Catharine. 
1802, Oct .30. Elizabeth, daughter of Philip Fisher, born Aug 16, 1802. 

Sponsors, Henry Fisher & Christina. 
1802, Oct 31. Susanna, daughter of William Fisher, born Sep 19, 1802. 

Sponsor, Susanna Spohn. 
1802, Nov 21. Anna Maria, daughter of Frederick Fisher, born Oct 

11 — 1802. Sponsor's, parents. 

1802, Nov. 21. Adam, son of Peter Faust, born Nov. 9, 1802. Sponsors, 

John Spengler & Elizabeth. 

1803, Jan 23. Maria Margareth, daughter of John Fisher, born Dec 

3 — 1802. Sponsor, Christina Fisher. 
1803, July 10. John, son of Frederick Fisher, born June 21—1803. 

Sponsors, John Lerch & Catharine. 
1803, Dec 25. Catharine, daughter of Daniel Fisher, born Dec 13 — 

1803. Sponsors Henry Meyer and Catharine. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 77 

Date of Baptism 

1804, July 22. Elizabeth, daughter of Michael Fisher, born May 2— 

1804. Sponsor, Elizabeth Fisher. 
1804, Aug 12. Hannah, daughter of John Fisher born .July 9 — 1804. 

Sponsor, Anna Maria Fisher. 

1804, Sept 23. Catharine, daughter of John Fisher bom Sep 12—1804. 
Sponsor, Margareth Hain. 

1804, Dec 16. Peter, sou of William Fisher born Oct 12—1804. Spon- 

sors, Christian Ruth and Barbara. 

1805, May 22. John Jacob, son of Michael Fisher born ApU 29—1805. 

Sponsoi's, John Jacob Kintzer & Catharine. 
1805, June 16. Maria EA'a, daughter of Peter Faust born June 9 — 1805. 

Sponsor, Margareth Eirich. 
1805, July 14. Peter, son of Henry Fomwald born June 17 — 1805, 

Sponsors, Peter Knerr & Maria. 
1805, Aug 25. Jonathan, son of Michael Fisher born June 12, 1805. 

Sponsors, Jonathan Minich and Susanna. 

1805, Dec S. Elizabeth, daughter of John Fisher, born Oct 8, 1805, 

Sponsors, Benjamin Hain & Elizabeth. 

1806, May 4. John, son of William Fisher born, Jan 5. 1806. Spon- 

sor John Fisher. 

1806, May 25. Maria, Daughter of Philip Fisher born Mar 2—1806. 

Sponsor Philip Fisher & Susanna. 

1807, Feb 22. Susanna, daughter of Daniel Faust, born Jan 19—1807. 

Sponsors, John Stamm & Elizabeth. 
1807, April 26. John, sou of George Frej^berger born March 9 — 1807. 

Sponsors, John Heck & Anna Maria. 
1807, Aug 22. Sarah, daughter of Peter Faust born Sep 13, 1806. 

Sponsor, Sarah Faust. 
1807, Nov 22. Anna Maria, daughter of Henry Fornwald, bom Nov 

7 — 1807. Sponsor Anna Maria Hain. 

1807, Nov 22. Benjamin, sou of Michael Fisher bom Oct 4 — 1807, 

Siwnsors, Philip Fister and Apolonia. 

1808, March 26. Sarah, daughter of William Frederick and Catharine. 

Sponsor, Catharine Ruth. 

3808, Apil 19. John, son of John Fisher, born March 15, 1808. Spon- 
sor John Hain. 

1808, Oct S. Salome, daughter of Daniel Fisher born Aug 26, 1808. 

Sponsors, Michael Fisher & Sarah. 

1809, Apil 9. Elizabeth, daughter of George Fessler (Fesseler), bons 

Nov 8, 1808. Sponsors, John Lerch & Catharine. 
1809, July 2. Sarah, daughter of Michael Fisher horn Apil 15, 1809. 

Sponsor, Sarah Fisher. 

1809, Sep 24. Susanna, daughter of WUliam Foltz, born Sep 8—1809. 
Sponsor, Susanna Hassler. 



78 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

G 

1759, Dec 25. Maria Magdalena, daughter of Henry Gerlitz and Maria 
Margaretti, born Nov 30, 1759. Sponsor, Maria Magdalena Bosser 
» or Kosser. 

1772, Apil 12. Jacob — son of John Gelsinger (Goeltzinger). Sponsors, 

Jacob Herman and Margareth. 

1773, Sep 19. Henry son of Jacob Geyer. Sponsors Henry Geyer & 

Christina Brown. 

1773, Dec 12. Henry, son of Philip Gilbert. Sponsors Conrad Scher- 

baun & Magdalena. 

1774, Apil 4. Gertrude, daughter of John Gaul. Si>onsor, Gertrude 

Faust. 

1774, May 23. Elizabeth Margareth, daughter of John Gelsinger. Spon- 

sors, Dietrich Ferntzler and Elizabeth Margareth. 

1775, Jan 22. Susanna Maria, daughter of Philip Graber. Six)nsor, 

Susanna Maria Goreifin. 

1775, May 14. Peter, son of John Gaul. Sponsors Peter Gerhart & 
Salome. 

1775, Sep 24. Maria Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob Geier. Sponsor, 

Maria Elizabeth Mohn. 

1776, Apil 8. John, son of John Peter Gerhart. Sponsors John Gaul 

& Anna Barbara. 
1776, June 23. Catharine, daughter of John Gaul. Sponsors John 
Arbegast & Catharine. 

1776, Oct 5. Elizabeth, daughter of John Gelsinger. Sponsor. Eliza- 

beth Gelsinger. 

1777, Oct 19. Jacob, son of Henry Geyer. Sponsors, Jacob Geyer 

& Maria Margareth. 

1777, Nov 30. Anna Maria, daughter of John Gaul. Sponsors, Michael 

Arbegast & Anna Maria. 

1778, Aug 9. John, sou of Peter GJerhart. Sixtnsors John Arbegast 

& Catharine. 

1779, Oct 3. John, son of Henry Geyer. Sponsors George Geyer & 

Anna Margareth. 

1780, Feb 5. John George, son of John Gelsinger (Gilsinger). Spon- 

sors, John George Breininger and Maria Catharine. 

1780, July 2. William, son of John Gaul. Sponsor, William Arbegast. 

1781, Dec 9. Christian, son of John Gaul, born Nov 17, 1781. Spon- 

sors, Christian Richard (Ritschert) and Magdalena Reber Ro- 
berin). 
1781, Dee 25. Martin, son of Peter Gerhart, Three weeks old on Sun- 
day. Sponsors, Martin Ermold & Margareth. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 79 

Date of Baptism 

1783, Aug 17. Jacob, sou of John Gaul, born July 25, 1783. Sponsors, 

Weudel Runckel (Runkel). 

1784, Apil 11. Catharine, daughter of Peter Gerhart, born March 22, 

1784. Sponsors, John Aumiller and Catharine. 
1784, May 9. Samuel, son of Samuel Gartin born Nov 21 — 1783. 

Six>nsors, Peter Gauer & Maria Elizabeth. 

1784, Sep 5. Barbara, daughter of John Germant, born Aug 11. 

Sponsor, Barbara Bollman. 

1785, Apil 16. Maria Elizabeth, daughter of Conrad Goebel (Gobel). 

Sponsor, Maria Kessler. 

1789, Apil 13. John, son of John Glantzer, born Nov 19—1788. Spon- 

sors, John Krick & Anna Maria. 

1790, Dec 25. Leah, daughter of Peter Grill (Grill) (School Teacher) 

and Catharine. Sponsors, George Roether (Rehter) and Elizabeth. 

1794, Nov 2. Maria Magdalena, daughter of Theobold Gittleman, six 

weeks old last Thursday. Sponsor, Julian Weinhold. 

1795, May 25. Elizabeth, daughter of Philip Goeltzinger (Gelsinger), 

born May 3, 1795. Sponsor, Elizabeth Gelsinger. 

1796, July 24. John Henry, son of Theobold Gickelman, bom Apil 

21, 1796. Sponsors, Abraham Hassler & Catharine. 

1797, June 25. Samuel, son of Philip Gelsinger (Goltzinger) bom. 

May 14 — 1797. Sponsors, Jacob Wedman (Weidman) & Margareth. 

1797, Nov 10. Anna Margareth, daughter of Ludwig Goebel (Gebel), 

born Oct 17, 1797. Sponsor, Anna Margareth Hennlen. 

1798, May 6. Susanna, daughter of Theobold Gickelman, born Jan 

7 — 1798. Sponsors, Michael Weinhold & Susanna. 

1798, June 17. Anna Maria, daughter of Jacob Geiss (Geisz) born Apil 

22, 1798. Sponsors Adam Hain & Anna Maria. 

1799, May 13. Sarah, daughter of George Gaul, bora March 3, 179». 

Sponsor, Juliana Marschall. 

1799, May 13. Maria Barbara, daughter of Theobold Gittelman, bom 

Aug 20 — 1799. Sponsor. Henry Gittelman. 

1800, Oct 26. Daniel, son of Ludwig Gobel (now Gabel or Gebel), 

born Apil 27, 1800. Sponsor, Philip Stiely. 

1801, May 24. Susanna, daughter of Henry Gicker, born Apil 10, 1801. 

Sponsors, Philip Fisher and Apollonia. 
1803, Jan 23. Joseph, son of Abraham Guldin (Guldy), bom Dec 
2 — 1802. Sponsors, Joseph Hain and Catharine. 

1805, Sep 11. Anna Maria, daughter of George Gaul, born Apil 22, 
1804. Sponsors, Parents. 

1805, Dec 8. Benjamin, son of John Greim (Kreim), thirteen weeks 

old last Wednesday. Sponsor, Philip Bohn. 



80 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1806, Oct 8. Benjamin, son of John Geisinger born Sep 8. Sponsors^ 

Conrad Bra eke and Elizabeth. 

1807, Aug 29. Elizabeth, daughter of Abraham Guldin & Hannah^ 

born Aug 4, 1807. Sponsors, Leouhard Schaeffer & Elizabeth. 
1807, Sep 20. Salome, daughter John Greim (Kreim), born July 1807. 

Sponsor, Catharine Bohn. 
1810, Leah, daughter of William Gaul & Rosina, born Sep 

18, 1810. Sponsors, John Miller & Eliza. 

H 

1758, Nov. 25. Elizabeth, a daughter of Henrich E[etrich and Cath- 

arine, born Nov. 5, 1758. Sponsors, Elizabeth Hetrich and daugh- 
ter of Wm. John Peter Ruth son of Peter. 

1759, Feb, 12 David, son of Casper Haiu and Catharine, born Jan. 

28, 1759. Sponsor, David Brobaud. 

1759, Dec. 25. Casper, a son of John Heckert and Elizabeth Gertrude, 

bom Dec. 23, 1759. Sponsors, Casper Hain and Catharine. 

1760, Feb. 4. John,, a son of Henry Hetzel and Johanna Christina, 

born Jan. 21, 1760. Sponsors, John Eckert and Engel. 

1761, Feb. 14. Peter, a son of Casper Haiu and Catharine, born Jan. 

27, 1761. Sponsor, Peter Kuhl. 

1761, Aug. 2. Maria Catharine, a daughter of Henry Hetzel and 

Johanna Christina, born July 27, 1761. Sponsors, Philip Spohn 
and Maria Catharine Ruth. 

1762, April 25. Elizabeth, a daughter of Jacob Hassuer and Elizabeth, 

born Feb. 7, 1702. Sponsors, John Steugler (Stangler) and Anna 
Elizabeth Stengler. 

1762, Aug. 29. Eva (Twin), a daughter of Adam Hain and Magdalena, 
born Aug. 4, 1762. Sponsor, Eva IMaurer. 

1762, Aug. 29. Rosina (Twin), a daughter of Adam Hain and Magda- 

lena, born Aug. 4, 1762. Sponsor, Rosina Fisher. 

1763, June 19. Michael, a son of John Heckert and Elizabeth Gertrude, 

born June 6, 1763. Sponsors, Michael Fisher and Elizabeth 
Schmehl. 

1765, May 27. John, a son of John Adam Huy (Fux) and Anna Maria, 
born May 19, 1765. Sponsors, John Frantz and Anna Catharine 
Elizabeth. 

1765, July 7. Anna Maria, daughter of Henry Hain and Christina, 
born June 21, 1765. Sponsors, Philip Heckert and Anna Maria 
Hain, (daughter of Adam Hain). 

1765, Sept. 8. Apollonia, daughter of Frederick Huber and Catharine,, 
bom Sept. 1, 1765. Sponsors, Peter Fisher and Apollonia. 



ST. John's (hain's) eeformed church. 81 

Date of Baptism 

1765, Nov. 10. Philip, a son of John Heckert (Hecliert) and Elizabeth 
Gertrude, born Oct. 24, 1765. Sponsors, Philip Heckert and Eliza- 
beth Hain. (daughter of Casper Hain, Deceased). 

1767, Mar. 7. John Peter, a son of Henry Hetterich and Catharine, 

born Feb. 28, 1767. Sponsors, Peter Zeller and Elizabeth Schmehl 
(Schmohl). 

1767, June 21. John Adam, a son of Frederick Heut)er and Catharine, 
born June 9, 1767. Sponsors, Adam Hain and Magdalena. 

1770, July 1. Adam, a son of John Hain and Margareth, born July 1, 

1770. Sponsors, Adam Hain and Margareth. 

1770, Aug. 10. Christina, a daughter of John Hain, Sr., and Esther, 
born Aug. 10. Sponsor Christina Geischwasy. 

1772, July 26. John Peter, a son of Henry Hain. Sponsors, Peter 

Reedy (Eity) and Margareth. 

1773, Feb. 21. Rosina, a daughter of Simson Hain. Sponsor, Rosina 

Hain. 
1773, April 4. Peter, a son of John Hain. Sponsors, Peter Heckert 

and Elizabeth Origin. 
1773, April 4. Simson, a son of Frederick Hain. Sponsors, John Hain 

and Susanna. 
1773, May 28. John, a son of John Hain. Sponsors John Hain and 

Esther. 
1773. June 27. John, a son of Philip Heckert. Sponsors, John Heckert 

and Elizabeth. 
1773, June 27. Catharine, a daughter of Henry Horn. Sponsors, 

Stofel (Christopher) Lerch and Catharine. 

1773, Sept. 19. Werina (Veronica), a daughter of John Hain. Spon- 

sors. Peter Klopp and Werina. 

1774, Feb. 13. Elizabeth, daughter of Andrew HofCman. Sponsors. 

Thomas Willy and Elizabeth. 

1774, Aug. 17. Anna Margareth, daughter of John Hain. Sponsors, 

John Hain and Anna Margareth. 

1775, Mar. 26. Barbara, a daughter of George Hain. Sponsor, Bar- 

bara Edems (Adams). 

1775, Sept. 18. John Peter, a son of Philip Heckert. Sponsors, Peter 

Fisher and Appollona. 

1776, Jan. 7. Catharine, daughter of Andrew HoiTman. Sponsor, 

Catharine Richards (Ritscheric). 
1776, Mar. 10. George, (Twin) Peter Herbach. Sponsors,George Hain 
and Magdalena. 

1776, Mar. 10. Anna Maria, (Twin) Peter Herbach. Sponsors Fred- 
erick Hain and Anna Maria. 



82 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1776, Mar. 20. Peter, a sou of John Hain. Sponsors, Peter Ruth and 

Margareth. 
1776, Mar. 31. John, a son of Matthias Haushalter. Sponsors, Fran- 
cis Krick and Catharine. 

1776, April 21. Anna P]lizabeth, daughter of John Hain. Sponsors, Peter 

Klopp and Anna Elizabeth. 
1776, May 12. Philip, a son of Frederick Hornberger. Sponsors, 

Philip Krick and Anna Margareth. 

1776, Aug. 4. Elizabeth, a daughter of Simson Hain. Sponsor, Eliza 

beth. 

1777, June 15. Casper, a son of Philip Heckart. Sponsors, Casper 

Heckart and Rosina Hain, 
1777, Nov. 9. Philip, a son of Daniel Hess. Sponsors, Philip Heckart 

and Anna Maria. 

1777, Dec. 21. Peter, a son of Henry Horn. Sponsors, Peter Gerhart 

and Salome. 

1778, Feb. 3. Elizabeth, a daughter of Peter Heckert, born Jan. 18, 

1778. Sponsors, John Heckert and wife. 
1778, April 20. Rosina, daughter of John Hain. Sponsor, Rosina Hain. 
1778, May 17. John, a son of John Hain. Sponsors, John Hain 
and Anna Margareth, 

1778, May 17. Anna Maria, daughter of Simson Hain, Sponsors, 

George Werheini and Anna Maria. 

1779, April 4. Philip Jacob, a son of Peter Herrbach, Sponsors, 

Philip Scheuckel and Juliana, 

1779, Sept. 12. Frederick, a son of Philip Heckert. Sponsors Frederick 

Weitzel and Anna Maria. 

1780, Mar. IS. Anna Christina, a daughter of John Hain. Sponsors 

Henry Hain and Anna Christina. 
1780, Mar. 19. John Adam, a son of John Hain, Sponsors, Frederick 

Bechtel and Sarah. 
1780, Mar. 27, Maria Magdalena, a daughter of Henry Horn. Sponsor, 

Maria Magdalena Runckel, 
1780, May 1.5. Catharine, daughter of Simson Hain. Siwnsors, John 

Aumiller (Aumiiller) and Catharine. 

1780, Nov. 26. Daniel, a son of Frederick Hain. Sponsor, Daniel Hain. 

1781, April 1, Margareth, a daughter of Andrew Hoffman, Sponsor, 

Margareth Liunewelt, 

1782, Jan, 13, 'Margareth, daughter of Henry Horn, born Dec. 24, 1781. 

Sponsors, Michael Lauer and Margareth. 
1782, Jan, 27. John Yost (Jost), a son of Philip Heckart (Heckroth), 
born Jan, 20, 1782. Sponsors, John Jost Lerch and Rosina. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 83 

Date of Baptism 

1782, Mar. 24. Barbara, a daughter of Simson Hain, bom Mar. 7, 1782. 

Sponsors, Philip Brown (Braun) and Barbara. 
1782, Mar. 31. Sophia, a daughter of Peter Herbach, born Feb. 4, 1782. 

Sponsors, Samuel Gex or Gax and Catharine. 
1782, April 14. Elizabeth, a daughter of John Hain, born April 5, 1782. 

Sponsors, John Hain and Anna Margareth. 

1782, Aug. 25. Catharine, daughter of Bernard Huebner (Hiibner), 
born Aug. 21, 1782. Sponsors, Michael Fisher and Catharine. 

1782, Oct. 20. Elizabeth, a daughter of John Hain, born Sept. 24, 1782. 

Sponsors, John Ermold and Elizabeth Heckert. 

1783, Feb. 2. John George, a son of Frederick Hain, born Jan. 4, 1783. 

Sponsors, Henry Hain and Anna Christina. 
1783, Sept. 14. Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph Hain. born July 23, 1783. 
Sponsor, Elizabeth Holtz. 

1783, Nov. 23. John Jacob, a son of Jacob Hoffman, born Nov. 12, 1783. 

Sponsors, John Ermold and Anna Elizabeth. 

1784, Mar. 28. John, a son of Simson Hain, born Feb. 11, 1784. Spon- 

sors, John Hain and Anna. 
1784, May 23. Anna Maria, daughter of Andrevf Hoffman, born May 
12, 1784. Sponsors, Christopher Schaeffer and Anna Maria. 

1784, July 25. Magdaleua, daughter of Philip Heckert, born July 10, 

1784. Sponsor, Magdalena Hain. 

1785, Jan. 23. John Adam, a son of John Hain, born Jan. 6, 1785. 

Sponsors, Peter Klopp and Werina. 
1785, May 15. John, a son of Stephen Hassler, born April 10, 1785. 

Sponsors, John Hassler and Barbara Katzemeyer. 
1785, May 15. Elizabeth, daughter of Peter Haas, three years old. 

Sponsor, Elizabeth Haas. 
1785, July 10. Elizabeth, daughter of Frederick Hain, bom June 4, 

1785. Sponsors, Conrad Eckert and Elizabeth. 

1785, July 10. John, a son of Jacob Heck, born May 23, 1785. Spon- 
sors, John (Reedy) Rity and Catharine Heck. 

1785, July 24. Jacob, a son of Bernhard Huebner (Hiibner), born 
July 16, 1785. Sponsors, Jacob Bollman and Maria Ruth. 

1785, July 24. Eva, daughter of Bernhard Huebner (Htibner), born 
July 16, 1785. Sponsor, Eva Wannamacher. 

1785, Aug. 7. Benjamin, a son of Joseph Hain, born June 23, 1785. 

Sponsors, Jacob Schauer and Hannah. 

1786, Aug. 13. Samuel, a son of Stephen (Staphanus) Hassler, born 

July 6, 1786. Sponsors, John Hassler and Elizabeth Katzemeyerin. 
1786, Aug. 13. Daniel, a son of John Hain, born Aug. 10. Sponsors, 
Daniel Brecht (Bright) and Catharine. 



84 ST. John's (h aim's) reformed church. 

Dale of Baptism 

17S7, Jan. 5. John Peter, a son of John Hain, born Aug. 3, 1786. 

Sponsor, Peter Hain. 

1787, Jan. 5. William, a son of David Hain, born Dec. 29, 1786. 

Sponsors, John Adam Ruth and Catharine. 
1787, Feb. 25. Elizabeth, daughter of Philip Hoffman, born Oct. 8^ 

1786. Sponsors, Sigmund Ebeling and Elizabeth. 

1787, Aprils. John, a son of Henry Hetrich (Hederich), born Mar. 8, 

1787. Six>nsors, John Freyt>erger and Catharine. 

1757, Aug. 5. Daniel, a son of Frederick Hain, born June 2, 1787. 

Sponsors, Daniel Becht and Catharine. 
1787, Aug. 5. Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob Hassler, born July 3. 

Sponsors, Peter Parry and Elizabeth Diehl. 
1787, Sept. 30. Hannah, daughter of Joseph Hain, born July 1, 1787. 

Sponsors, Henry Fisher and Anna Christina. 
1787, Oct. 28. Maria Elizabeth, daughter of Bernhard Huebner (Hiib- 

ner), born Oct. 13, 1787. Sponsor, Maria Elizabeth Fisher. 
1787, Dec. 25. John, a son of John Hill, born Nov. 9, 1787. Sponsors, 

John Bollman and Anna Barbara. 

1787, Dec. 25. Elizabeth, a daughter of George Hain, born Dec. 13, 

1787. Sponsor, Elizabeth Hain. 

1788, June 8. Greorge Michael, a son of Casper Hassler. born Dec. 11, 

1787. Sponsors, Michael Busch and Elizabeth. 
1788, Oct. 12. Samuel, a son of Frederick Hain. Sponsors, Joseph 

Hain and Hauna. 

1758. Oct. 20. Elizabeth, daughter of Adam Hain, born Oct. 11, 1788. 

Sponsors, John Hain and Anna Margareth. 

1788, Dec. 4. Maria Margareth, daughter of David Hain, born Nov. 

19, 1788. Sponsors, Peter Hain and Maria Margareth. 

1789, April 13. Susanna, a daughter of Stephen Hassler, born Jan. 2, 

1789. Sponsors, Jacob Boyer and Elizabeth Katzenmeyer. 

1789, June 20. Daniel, a son of Philip Hatt, born May 24, 1789. Spon- 
sor, Daniel jNIohn. 

1789, June 21. Eva Catharine, a daughter of Casper Hassler, born Mar. 
9, 1789. Sponsor, Eva Catharine Ammereller. 

1789, Nov. 21. John Jacob, a son of John Hain and Magdalena, born 

Aug. 8, or 8 weeks old. Sponsors. John Jacob Aepler (Epler) 
and wife. 

1790, April 28. John, a son of George Hain and Magdalena. born April 

17, 1790. SiX)nsor, John Ruth. 

1790, Oct. 24. Maria Magdalena, a daughter of Joh George Hinckel 
and Maria, one month and two days old. Sponsor, Jonathan 
Minnich and Maria Magdalena Hinckel. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 85 

Date of Baptism 

1790, Dec. 9. Susanna, daughter of Philip Hatt (harth) and Sus- 

anna, born Oct. 27. Sponsor, Ludwig Mohn and Susanna. 

1790, Dec. 12. Michael, a son of Peter Hain and Magdalena, six weeks 
old. Sponsor, Michael Kutz. 

1790, Dec. 25. Anna, daughter of Daniel Hain and Hannah, born Sept. 

14, 1790. Sponsor, Phillipina Fisher. 

1791, Feb. 6. Elizabeth Carolina, daughter of Ludwig Hoffman and 

Elizabeth, born Aug. 7, 1790. Sponsor, Parents. 
1791, Feb. 15. Elizabeth, daughter of Antoni Hueber and Elizabeth, 

born Feb. 13, 1791. Sponsor, Mother. 
1791, Mar. 5. Rachel, daughter of Henry Heinne and Elizabeth, boru 

Jan. 18, 1791. Sponsor, Peter Krick and Catharine. 
1791, April 17. John, a son of David Hain (Haein) and Barbara, born 

Feb. 11, 1791. Sponsor, John Hain and Magdalena. 
1791, May 11. Elizabeth, daughter of Frederick Hain (Heeu) and 

Elizabeth. Sponsors, John Hain (Haen) and Magdalena. 
1791, June 10. Elizabeth, daughter of Frederick Hain and Magdalena, 

born Mar. 10. 1791. Sponsors, John Hain and Magdalena. 
1791, Aug. 3. John, a son of Adam Hain and Anna Maria, born July 

4, 1791. Sponsors, John Hain and Margareth. 

1791, Aug. 3. Daniel, a son of Adam Hain and Anna Maria, born July 

4, 1791. Sponsors, Christian Ruth and Barbara. 

1792, April 4. John Adam, a son of John Hain and Magdalena, boru 

March, Sponsors, Christian Ruth Sr. and his wife. 
1792, Aug. 26. Samuel, a son of George Heinckel, born May 11, 1792. 

Sponsor, Adam Wiirtenberger. 
1792, Nov. IS. Rahreusl, a son of Simson Hain, born Oct. 20, 1792. 

Sponsors, Frederick Hain and Anna Maria. 

1792, Dec. 9. William, a son of Henry Hemig, born Nov. 15, 1792. 

Sponsors, William Roether and Christina. 

1793, May 20. Maria Barbara, daughter of Peter Hain, born April 22, 

1793. Sponsots, David Hain and Maria Barbara. 
1793, June 16. Catharine, a daughter of Stephen Hassler, born April 
25, 1793. Sponsors Frederick Hassler and Catharine. 

1793, Oct. 20. Anna Catharine, a daughter of Adam Hain, born Oct. 1, 

1793. Sponsors, John Ruth and Anna Catharine. 

1794, Jan. 12. Angelia, daughter of Frederick Hain, born Oct. 5, 1793. 

Sponsor, Anna Christina Hain. 
1794, July 20. John, a sou of George Hiuckel, born April 30, 1794. 

Sponsors, Samuel Gax and Maria Catharine. 
1794, Nov. 2 Hannah, daughter of Frederick Hain, born Sept. 2, 1794. 

Sponsors, John Eckert and Catharine. 



86 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1795, April 19. Christina, a daughter of Henry Hemig (henni), born 

Feb. 8, 1795. Sponsors, Jacob Rieser and Christina. 
1795, May 10. Anna Maria, a daughter of John Hassler, born Feb. 17, 

1795. Sponsor, Catharine Hassler. 

1795, Aug. 2. Hannah, daughter of John Heiulein, born May 23, 1795. 

Sponsors, Peter Breiner and Hannah Bohn, 

1795, Oct. 2. Susanna, daughter of Peter Hain, born Aug. 14. Spon- 

sor, Catharine Dechert. 

1795, Oct. 4. Maria Elizabeth, a daughter of George Hinckel, born 

Aug. 28, 1795. Sponsors, CJeorge Wiirtenberger & Maria Elizabeth. 

1796, Jan. 17, George, a son of David Hain, born Dec. 29, 1795. Spon- 

sors, Christian Ruth and Barbara. 
1796, Mar. 20. Peter, a son of Adam Hain, born Feb. 23, 1796. Spon- 
sors, Peter Schitz (Schiitz) and Elizabeth. 

1796, Mar. 27. Anna Maria, daughter of John Jacob Hassler, born Oct, 
31, 1795. Sponsors, Peter Fisher and Magdalena. 

1796, July 24. William, a son of Henry Hemsinger, born July 16, 1796. 
Sponsor, Rev. William Boos. 

1796, Dec. 17. Yost (Jost), a sou of Christian Hiester, born Nov. 18, 

1796. Sponsors, parents. 

1797, Mar. 12. Isaac, a sou of David Hain, born Jan. 12, 1797. Spon- 

sors, Adam Hain and Anna Maria. 
1797, April 2. Benjamin, a son of John Hassler, born Jan. 21, 1797. 

Sponsors, Jacob Dautrich and magdalena. 
1797, Oct. 7. George, a son of George Hinckel (Henckel), born Sept. 

5, 1797. Sponsors Peter Metz and Maria Elizabeth. 

1797, Oct. 28. Anna Margareth, daughter of Frederick Hain, born 

Oct. 2, 1797. Sponsors Joseph Hain and Catharine. 

1798, Feb. 11. George, a son of Peter Hain, born Jan. 2, 1798. Spon- 

sors, Adam Ruth and Catharine. 

1798, Sept. 9. Anna, daughter of Henry Hemsiug. born Aug. 13, 1798. 

Sponsors, Conrad (Cuuroth) Orth and Catharine. 

1799, May 19. Elizabeth, daughter of Henry Hix, born April 11, 1799. 

Sponsors, Ludwig Fisher and Elizabeth. 

1799, Nov. 3. Sarah, daughter of Henry Harnisch, born July 13, 1799. 

Sponsors Charles (Carl) Mell and Anna Maria. 

1800, Feb. 15. Michael, a son of David Hain, born Dec. 27, 1799. 

Sponsors, Michael Ruth and Anna Maria. 

1800, Oct. 26. Daniel, a son of Henry Hix, born Sept. 24, 1800. Spon- 

sors, Conrad Kershner and Anna Maria. 

1800, Dec. 26. Elizabeth, daughter of Peter Hain. born Oct. 28, 1800. 
Six>nsor, Elizabeth Ruth. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 87 

Date of Baptism 

1801. April 12. Hauuah, daughter of Daniel Hain, born Oct. 7, 1800. 
Sponsors, Daniel Hain and Hannah. 

1801, May 3. Simson, a son of John Hassler, born Feb. 3, 1801. 

Sponsors, Jacob Boyer and Elizabeth. 

1802, Nov. 21. JVIargareth, daughter of Henry Hemsing, born Nov. 8, 

1802. Sponsors, Jacob Schaeffer and Margareth. 

1803, April 11. Peter, a sou of Peter Hain, born Mar. 8, 1803. Spon- 

sor, pai'ents. 

1803, Sept. 11. Isaac, a son of John Hassler, born July 28, 1803. 
Sponsors, Stephen Hassler and Margareth. 

1803, Dee. 4. Joseph, a son of Elizabeth Hassler, born Nov. 9, 1803. 

Sponsors, Stephen Hassler and Margareth. 

1806, Mar. 23. Isaac, a son of David Heifer, born Jan. 5, 1806. Spon- 
sors, Henry Gerhard and Catharine Schaeffer. 

1806, May 4. Anna Maria, daughter of Peter Huhn, born Mar. 24, 

1806. Sponsor, Catharine Ruth. 

1807, May 17. Maria Magdalena, a daughter of Isaac Hain, born Mar. 

30, 1806. Sponsor, Maria Magdalena Hain. 

1807, July 19. John, a son of David Heifer, born June 13, 1806. Spon- 
sors Jacob Schaeffer and Margareth. 

1807, Nov. 21. Catharine, daughter of Benjamin Hain, born Oct. 17, 

1807. Sponsors, Joseph and Catharine, 

1807, Nov. 21. Hannah, daughter of George Hain, born Oct. 1, 1807. 

Sponsor, Eachel Reiser. 

1808, June 26. Anna, daughter of Isaac Hain, born Mar. 16, 1808. 
Sponsor, Anna Hain. 

1808, July 31. Anna Catharine, daughter of Jacob Hassler, born Mar. 

17, 1808. Sponsor, Anna Catharine Metz. 

1809, Feb. 26. Samuel, a son of Peter Hain, born Jan. 7, 1809. Spon- 

sors, Parents. 
1809, May 21. Anna Maria, daughter of David Heifer (Heifach), born 

April 22, 1809. Sponsor, Barbara Ruth. 
1809, July 23. Elizabeth, daughter of Michael Huntzinger(Hunsinger), 

born June 12, 1809. Sponsor, Elizabeth Lerch. 
1809, July 23.^~"' Hannah, daughter of William Hain, born Mar. 24, 1809. 

Sponsors, Daniel Hain and Hannah. 
1809, Sept. 24. Joseph, a son of John Hassler, born June 18, 1809. 

Sponsor, Samuel Hassler and wife. 

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1767, Mar. 7. Eva Eosina, daughter of Sebastian (Bastian) Ihrig 

(Eirich)and Maria, born Feb. 14, 1767. Sponsors, Christian Au- 
berman and Eva Catharine Rosina. 



88 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptiim 

1764, Junes. John, a son of Sabastian Irich (Eirich) and Anna 

Maria, born May 18, 1760. Sponsors, John Aumiller and Anna 

Catharine. 
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1774, Sept. 11. Elizabeth, daughter of George He (Ely), Sponsor, 

Elizabeth Eckert. 

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1795, Nov. 15. John, a son of Christian Jorjens. born Sept. 20, 1795. 

Sponsors, John Daubert (Faubert) and Margareth. 

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1758, Sept. 30. John Casper, a sou of Theobold Kuntz and Susanna, 

born Sept. 14, 1758. Sponsors, Casper Hain and Catharine. 
1763, Jan. 1. Conrad, a son of William Kasseroth and Maria Mag- 

daleua, born Dec. 21, 1762. Sixtusors, Conrad Eckert and Rosina 

Fisher. 
1766, Nov. 7. Apolonia, a daughter of Christian Kelbach and Eliza- 

beth, born Oct. 25, 1766. Sponsors, John Frantz by Namadam 

Born and Apolonia. 
1769, July 30. Margareth, daughter of John Kuhl and Catharine, boru 

July 2, 1769. Sponsors, Henry Schucker and Margareth. 
1771, Nov. 6. John, a son of Frederick Kieban. Sponsors, John 

Folmer and Gertrude Faust. 

1771, Nov. 17. John George, a son of Francis Krick. Sponsors, George 

Krick (Erich) and wife. 

1772, May 24. Anna Maria, daughter of David K. Sponsors, George 

Giltzinger (Gelsiuger) and Anna Maria. 

1772, Sept. 6. John Jacob, a son of Jacob Krick. Sponsors, Jacob 

Ruth and Catharine. 

1772, Dec. 26. Philip, a son of Philip Krick. Siwnsors, Philip Wer- 

heim and Elizabeth. 

1773, Jan. 10. Daniel, a son of Coni'ad Kerschner (Kirschner). Spon- 
sors, Peter Ruth and Anna Margareth. 

1773, Feb. 21. Rechnia,. a daughter of Christian Knorr. Sponsors, 
Christian Maurer and Rosina. 

1773, Feb. 21. Anna Maria, daughter of Christian Knorr. Sponsors, 
Anthony Lambright and Anna Maria. 

1773, April 25. Elizabeth, daughter of Peter Klopp. Sponsors John 
Brossman and Anna Maria. 

1773, Aug. 8. Elizabeth, daughter of John Kunkelman. Sponsor, 

Elizabeth Origin. 

1773, Sept. 19. Anna Margareth, a daughter of Francis Krick. Spon- 
sors, Adam Spohn and Anna Margareth. 

1773, Oct. 31. Gertrude, a daughter of Peter Kemnier. Sponsors, 
John Adam Ruth and Gertrude Faust. 




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Date of Baptism 

1773, Nov. 21. Maria Margareth, a daughter of Jacob Krick. Spon- 

sors, Francis Krick and Maria. 

1774, April 4. John Christian, a son of Christian Knorr. Sponsor, 

Andrew Fidler and Charlotte. 
1774, June 10. Catharine, daughter of Peter Klopp. Sponsor, Jacob 
Klopp and Catharine. 

1774, Oct. 2. Solomon, a son of George Krick. Sponsor, Solomon 

Zeller. 

1775, Feb. 12. Susanna, a daughter of David Kemmer. Sponsors, 

John mell and Susanna. 

1775, June 11. Jacob, a son of Conrad Kershner. Sponsor, John 
Reeser. 

1775, Sept. 24. Peter, a son of Peter Klopp. Sponsors, Peter Klopp 
and Werina, 

1775, Sept. 24. John, a son of Christian Knorr. Sponsor, Nicholas 

Lerch. 

1776, Mar. 31. Francis, a son of Francis Krick (Crick). Sponsors, 

Francis Krick (Crick) and Catharine. 
1776, May 12. Anna Maria, a daughter of Philip Krick. Sponsors, 

John Krick and Anna Maria. 
1776, Sept. 15. John George, a son of Jacob Krick. Sponsors, John 
George Krick and Anna Maria. 

1776, Oct. 27. John Peter, a son of Christian Knorr. Sponsors Peter 

Reedy and Anna Margareth. 

1777, Mar. 2. Anna Barbara, a daughter of David Kumerer. Spon- 

sor, Maria Barbara Fx-ancis (Frantz). 

1777, May 4. Anthony (Antoni), a son of Conrad Kerschner. Spon- 

sor, Antoni Kirsehner and Phillippina. 

1777, July 27. Maria Catharine, a daughter of Peter Krick, Sponsor, 
Margareth Ermold. 

1777, Oct. 18. Magdalena, a daughter of Peter Krick. Sponsor, Mag- 
dalena Krick. 

1778, April 5. Elizabeth, a daughter of Bernhard Knorr. Sponsors, 

Andrew Beruges and Gertrude. 

1779, Jan. 24. Elizabeth, a daughter of Conrad Kerschner (Kirseh- 

ner). Sponsor, Elizabeth Reeser (Rieserin). 
1779, April 4. Anna Maria, a daughter of Christian Knorr. Sponsor, 
Anna Maria Reedy (Riedyin). 

1779, Oct. 24. John Adam, a son of Peter Klopp. Sponsors, Nicholas 

Knob and Eva Rosina. 

1780, April 30. Henry, a son of Christian Knorr. Sponsors, Henry 

Werner Margareth. 

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90 ST. John's (h aim's) refoemed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1781, April 16. Catharine, daughter of Conrad Kershner. Sponsors,. 

Peter Kershner and Catharine. 
1781, Aug. 5. John, a son of Peter Krick. Sponsors, John Mohn and 

Elizabeth. 

1781, Sept. 16. John, a son of Peter Klopp, born Aug. 30, 1781. Spon- 

sors, John Hain and Susanna. 

1782, Mar. 31. Anna Elizabeth, a daughter of Christian Knorr, born 

Feb. 14, 1782. Sponsor, Anna Elizabeth Reedy (Rityin). 

1782, June 30. John, a son of Peter Kuhl, born June 14, 1782. Spon- 

sors, John Eckert and Barbara. 

1783, Sept. 14. Peter, a son of Daniel Kemmer (Kammer). Sponsors,. 

Peter Kemmer and Margareth. 

1784, Feb. 1. Elizabeth Catharine, a daughter of Christian Knorr,. 

born Jan. 6, 1784. Sponsors, Christian Young and Elizabeth; 
Magdalena. 
1784, Mar. 28. Margareth, a daughter of Michael Kessler, born Mar;. 
5, 1784. Sponsors, Martin Ermold and Margareth. 

1784, May 30. Maria, a daughter of Conrad Kershner, born April 25^ 

1784. Sponsor, Maria Engel. 

1785, Feb. 19. John, a son of George Krick, born Jan. 22, 1785. Spon- 

sors, John Krick and Anna Maria. 
1785, Mar. 27. Benjamin, a son of Peter Klopp, born Mar. 4, 1785.. 
Sponsors, John Brossman and Maria. 

1785, April 16. Sara, a daughter of Anna Maria Krick, born April 1^ 

1785. Sponsors, William Brown and Catharine. 

1785, Dec. 25. Sarah, daughter of Christian Knorr, born Nov. 19* 

Sponsors, Christian lung (Young) and Elizabeth Magdalena. 

1786, Aug. 13. Maria Barbara, daughter of Peter Krick, born June 9,. 

1786. Sponsors, Francis Krick and Maria. 

1787, Feb. 25. Ludwig, a son of Henry Kessler, born Jan. 21, 178T.. 

Sponsors, Ludwig Schweitzer and Catharine Aumiller. 

1787, Feb. 25. Anna Margareth, a daughter of Peter Klopp, born Dec 

24, 1786. Sponsor, Anna Margareth Brossman. 

1788, May 11. Susanna, a daughter of Christian Knorr, born Oct. 24,. 

1787. Sponsor, Susanna Trub. 

1789, Mar. 20. John, a son of Conrad Kershner, boi-n Feb. 27, 1789w. 

Sponsors, John Hain and Margareth. 
1789, Mar. 20. Susanna, a daughter of Conrad Kershner, born Feb. 27^ 
1789. Sponsor, Susanna Fisher. 

1789, Sept. 20. John, a son of Peter Ressler, born Aug. 22, 1789. Spon- 

sor, John Ressler, 

1790, May 23. Michael, a son of Michael Kraus and Hannah, born Oct. 

13, 1788. Sponsor, John Dill (Diehl). 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 91 

Date of Baptism 

1791, April 24. Magdalena, a daughter of Peter Kessler and Magdalena, 
born Mar. 22, 1791. Sponsors, Peter Fisher and Magdalena. 

1791, May 26. Anna Margareth, a daughter of Frederick Kuhn and 

Catharine, born May 3. 1791. Sponsor, Margareth Schellenbergerin. 

1792, Aug. 5. Elizabeth, a daughter of John Koch, born June 24. 1792. 

Sponsor, Elizabeth Bechtel. 

1792, Oct. 7. J of John, a son of Conrad Kerschner, born July 1» 

1792. Sponsor, George Hix. 

1793, Oct. 3. Hannah Maria, a daughter of Christian Knorr, born 

June 14, 1793. Sponsor. Maria Spengler. 

1793, Dec. 1. Jacob, a son of Conrad Kershner, born Oct, 25, 1793. 

Siwnsor Conrad Kerschner. 

1794, Jan. 16. Sophia, a daughter of George Krick, born Nov. 30, 1793. 

Sponsors, Michael Seitzinger and Margareth. 
1794, Sept. 21. Elizabeth, a daughter of John Krick, 8 weeks old last 
Wednesday. Sponsor, Catharine Fisher. 

1794, Dec. 14. Anna Maria, a daughter of John Koch, born Sept. 14, 

1794. Sponsor, Francis Hubert. 

1795, Nov. 15. Anna Maria, a daughter of Jacob Kaucher, born Sept. 
20, 1795. Sponsor, Parents. 

1796, June 12. John, a son of John Koch, born Feb. 4, 1796. Sponsors, 

Philip Fisher and Susanna. 

1797, June 4. John Jacob, a son of Francis Krick, born Mar. 24, 1797. 

Sponsor, John Jacob Krick. 

1798, May 6. Catharine, a daughter of Jacob Kaucher, born Oct. 7, 

1797. Sponsors, John Bernheisel and Catharine. 
1795, May 27. Isaac, a son of George Krick, bom April 6, 1798. Spon- 
sors, Philip Spohn and Anna Maria. 

1798, Aug. 19. William, a son of Conrad Kershner, born July 4, 1798. 

Sponsor, Henry Hix. 

1799, June 9. Elizabeth, a daughter of Jacob Kaucher, born Jan. 1, 

1799. Sponsor, Elizabeth Leis. 

1799, July 21. Sarah, a daughter of Francis Krick, born Dec. 24, 1798. 

Sponsor, Anna Maria Weitzel. 

1800, Aug. 3. Jacob, a son of Jacob Kaucher, born Mar. 1, 1800. 

Sponsor, Jacob Beraheisel. 

1800, Oct. 26. Samuel, a son of Conrad Kershner, born Sept. 14, 1800. 

Sponsor, Conrad Hix. 

1801, April 12. Catharine, a daughter of George Krick, born Nov. 16, 

1800. Sponsors, John Wagner and Susanna Spohn. 

1801, April 12. Anna Maria, a daughter of John Kaucher, born Mar. 15, 

1801. Sponsors, Dietrich Stiely and Anna Maria. 



92 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1801, may 3. Jacob, a sou of John Koch, ZtV^ months old. Sponsors, 

Parents. 

1802, Jan. 31. Anna Maria, a daughter of John Klopp and Catharine, 

born Nov. 23, 1801. Sponsors, Jacob Klopp and Catharine. 
1802, July 18. Elizabeth, a daughter of John Kaucher, born May 23. 
Sponsor, Elizabeth Stiely. 

1802, Aug. 8. Andrew (Andreas), a son of John Krein (liiiely Greim), 

born May 9, 1802. Siwnsors, Jacob Miller (Miiller) and Elizabeth. 

1803, Jan. 1. Catharine, a daughter of Peter Kuorr. born Nov. 17, 

1802. Sponsors, Philip Stiely and Catharine. 
1803, May 29. Anna Maria, a daughter of Conrad Kershner, born 
April 1, 1803. Six>nsor, Anna Maria Hix. 

1803, Nov. 13. John, a son of John Klopp, born Aug. 28, 1803. Spon- 
sors, Fredericli Hain and Catharine. 

1803, Dec. 25. Chi-istian, a sou of John koch, born June 25, 1803. 

Sponsors, John Bergman and Catharine. 

1805, Mar. 10. Anna Maria, a daughter of Christian Knorr, born Dec. 

30, 1804. Sponsors, Antoni (Anthony) Spengler & Anna Maria. 

1806, Mar. 23. Nelly, a daughter of Peter Knorr. born Mar. 2, 1806. 

Sponsor, Margareth Stiely. 
1806, May 4. Abrahan, a son of Abraham Keisinger (Kissinger), born 

Mar. 24, 1806. Sponsors, Michael Schaeffer and Nelly. 

1806, Aug. 17. John, a son of John Kaufer, bora July 3. Sponsors, 

Dietrich Stiely and Anna Maria. 

1807, Jan. 11. John, a son of Christian Knorr, born Nov. 11, 1806. 

Sponsor, John Knorr. 

1807, Nov. 22. Anna, a daughter of Peter Knerr, born Oct. 17, 1807. 

Sponsor, Catharine Beck. 

1808, May 8. Elizabeth, a daughter of Christian Knorr and Anna 
Maria, born Mar. 6, 1808. Sponsors, David Reifsnyder and Elizabeth. 

1809, April 27. Henry or Frederick, a sou of Henry Kuorr, born Mar. 

11, 1809. Sponsors, Frederick Bertram and Catharine Knorr. 

1809, April .30. William, a son of John Kaucher. born Dec. 21, 1808. 
Sponsors, William Stiely and Catharine. 

1809, Aug. 13. Anna, daughter of William Koch, born Feb. 8. 1809. 
Sponsors, William Hain and Anna. 

1809, Oct. 15. David, a son of Peter knorr, born Aug. 27, 1809. Spon- 

sors, David Reifsujder and Elizabeth. 

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1759, Dec. 25. John, a son of Peter Lamm and Anna Margareth, born 
Dec. 1, 1759. Sponsors, John Heckert and Elizabeth gertrude. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 93 

Date of Baptism 

17t>4, Dec. 16. Anna Catharine, a daughter of Christopher Lash and 

Susanna, born Nov. 25, 1764. Sponsors Frederick Huber and 

Anna Catharine. 

1771, Dec. 8. Michael, a son of Michael Lauer. Sponsor, Michael 

Si>eugler. 

1773, Jan. 31. John Jacob, a son of Jacob Lerch. Sponsors, John 

Jacob Stouch and Anna Elizabeth. 

1773, May 31. Maria Margareth, a daughter of Nicholas Lerch. Spon- 

sors, Maria Margareth Schaeffer. 

1774, April 4. Peter, a son of Peter Lamm, Sponsors, Peter Fisher 

and Appollonia. 
1774, Nov. 13. Jost (yost), a son of Jacob Lerch. Sponsors, Jost 
Lerch. 

1774, Nov. 13. Christina, a daughter of Henry Lauer. Sponsors, Peter 

Geoeth and Salome. 

1775, Feb. 12. Catharine, a daughter of Conrad Longsdorf. Sponsor, 

Catharue Ruth. 

1776, Apr. 8. Joseph, a son of John Lencht. Sponsor, Joseph Otter- 
bach and Appellona Miller (Mviller). 

1776, Oct. 5. Philip, a son of Peter Lamm. Sponsors, Philip Heckert 

and Anna Maria. 

1777, Jan. 19. John, a son of Jacob Leonhard. Spon.sors, Abraham 

Trostel and Susanna. 
1777, Mar. 2. Eva Elizal^eth, a daughter of Jacob LefHer. Sponsors, 

Eva Elizabeth Wannamaker. 
1777, May 4. Anna Maria, a daughter of Jacob Lerch. Sponsors, 

Philip Heckert and Anna Maria. 

1777, May 25. Peter, a son of Conrad Longsdorf. Sponsors, Peter 

Dechert and Elizabeth. 

1778, Aug. 0. Anna Maria, a daughter of Jacob Lerch. Sponsors, 

Philip Heckert and Anna Maria. 
1778, Nov. 8. Conrad, a son of Henry Lauer. Sponsors, Caonrad 

Eirich and Juliana. 

1778, Nov. 8. Margareth, a daughter of Henry Lauer. Sponsor, Mar- 

gareth Lerch. 

1779, Aug. 1. Eva, daughter of Conrad Longsdorf. Sponsors Adam 

Ruth and Eva Haiu. 

1780, feb. 6. John, son of Daniel Ludwig. Sponsors, John Miller 

(Muller). 

1780, April 30. Catharine, daughter of Jacob Lerch. Sponsors, StofiCel 

(Christopher) and Catharine. 

1781, feb. 18. Juliana, daughter of Nidiolas Lerch. Sponsor, Juliana 

Schaeffer. 



94 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1781, April 16. William, son of Andrew Baueh (Lauch). Sponsors, 
George Bauch (Lauch) and Susanna. 

1781, June 24. Daniel, son of Christian Lauer. Six)nsors. Daniel Zieg- 

ler and Christina. 

1782, Mar. 31. Christina, daughter of Henry Lauer. born Mar. 1, 1782. 

Sponsors, Christian Lauer and Elizabeth. 
1782, Aug. 23. Catharine, daughter of Yost Lerch, born Aug. 16, 1782. 
Sponsors, Jacob Klopp (Klob) and Catharine. 

1782, oct. 20. John, son of Jacob Lerch, born Oct. 2, 1782. Si>onsor, 

John Lerch. 

1782, Nov. 17. Anna Maria Margareth. daughter of Andrew Lauck, 

born Oct. 28, 1782. Sponsor, Anna Maria Margareth Ulrichin. 

1783, Mar. 9. Fronica, daughter of Peter Licht, born Feb. 14, 1783. 

Sponsors, Andrew Lauck and Fronica. 

1783, Aug. 3. John, son of George Lah, born Aug. 19, 1782. Sponsors, 

John Bollman and Anna Barbara. 

1784, Mar. 28. Michael, son of Andrew Lauck, born Feb. 1, 1784. 

Sponsors, Michael Muller (Miller) and Susanna. 

1784, July 25. Anna Maria, daughter of Henry Leineweber. Sponsor, 

George Werheim and Anna Maria. 

1785, Feb. 20. John, son of Christian Lauer, born Jan. 17, 1785. Spon- 

sor, John Spat (Spayd). 
1785, May 1. John Yost, son of Michael Lauer, born April 13, 1785. 

Sponsors, John Yost (Jost) and Rosina. 
1785, Aug. 21. John, son of Yost Lerch. born Aug.l, 1785. Sponsors, 

John Hain and Margareth. 
1785, Sept. 18. Catharine, daughter of William Lessman, born Sept. 7, 

1785. Sponsors Catharine Aumiller. 

1785, Nov. 13. John Ludwig, son of John Ludwig, born Oct. 23, 1785. 

Sponsors, Ludwig Frantz and Elizabeth. 

1786, Sept. 10. Benjamin, sou of William Laxle, born Aug. 23. 1786. 

Sponsors, Frederick Hain and Anna Maria. 

1787, Feb. 25. Benjamin, son of Christian Lauer, four weeks old last 

Tuesday. Sponsors, Benjamin Radebach and Margareth. 

1787, April 8. Christina, daughter of Michael Lauer, born Mar. 14, 
1787. Sponsors, Daniel Ziegler and Christina. 

1787, Aug. 19. Magdalena, daughter of Yost Lerch, born Aug. 7, 1787. 

Sponsor, Magdalena Hain. 
1787, Oct. 14. John, a son of Henry Lippeld, born April 14, 1785. 

Sponsors, Jonas Christian Jorgens. 

1787, Nov. 11. John, son of Philip Lepper, born Oct. 7, 1737. Sponsor, 
John Bechtel. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 9& 

Date of Baptism 

1788, Jau. 6. Elizabeth, daughter of John Lerch, born Dec. 24, 1787. 

Sponsors, Philip Sehl and Elizabeth. 
1788, Mar. 30. Magdalena, daughter of William Laxch, aged six weeka 

and six days. Sponsor, Magdalena Hain. 
1788, May 25. Anna Maria, daughter of Hannah Ludwig, born Nov. 

25,1787. John Spayd (Spat) and Rachel. 
1788, Aug. 17. Elizabeth, daughter of Henry Leppel, born June 7, 

1788. Sponsors. John Bechtel and Margareth. 

1788, Dec. 20. Christina, daughter of Peter Lauer, born Nov. 29, 1788. 

Sponsor, Christina Lauer. 
1789, April 13. Joh (John), son of William Lessman, born Mar. 17, 

1789. Sponsors, Joh Hain and Margareth. 

1789, June 20. Catharine, daughter of John Lerch, born June 7, 1789. 

Sponsors, Margareth Elizabeth Lerch. 
1789, Aug. 17. Catharine, daughter of John Lash, born June 21, 1789. 
Sponsor, Juliana Schaeffer. 

1789, Dec. 6. Elizabeth, daughter of Yost ( Johst) Lerch, — weeka 

old. Sponsor, Elizabeth Lerch. 

1790, Apr. 11. Jacob, son of Henry Lauer and Eva Elizabeth, aged 2 

years and 6 weeks. Sponsors, Parents. 
1790, April 11. Christina, daughter of Henry Lauer and Eva Elizabeth, 

age 3 weeks. Siwnsor, Elizabeth Hess. 
1790, May 9. Joseph, son of William Lacks and Maria, 4 weeks old. 

Sponsors, Joseph Hain and Maria. 

1790, Aug. 1. William, son of Christian Lauer and Elizatieth, born 

July 10, 1790. Sponsors, Nicholas Stouch and Margareth. 

1791, May 15. Catharine, daughter of Andrew Lauck, born April 17, 

1791. Sponsors, Conrad Kirper and Catharine. 

1791, Aug. 7. Susanna, daughter of Yost Lerch and Rosina, born July 

27, 1791. Sponsors. Adam Ruth and Eva. 

1792, Mar. 25. Catharine, daughter of Christopher Lutz and Elizabeth. 

born Mar. 14, 1792. Sponsors, Catharine Frymauer. 
1792, Aprils. Margareth, daughter of William Laesmann and Mar- 
gareth, born Mar. 19, 1792. Sponsors, Christ Jac Grips and 
Elizabeth. 

1792, Aug. 5. Catharine, daughter of John Lauck, l)orn June 7, 1792. 

Sponsors, John Roescher and Catharine. 

1793, Mar. 14. Daniel, son of Yost Lerch, born Feb. 22, 1793. Spon- 

sors, Adam Hain and Anna Maria. 

1793, May 20. Daniel, son of Daniel Light (Lichty), born Jan. — 1792. 
Sponsor, Daniel Fisher. 

1793, Oct. 19. Elizabeth, daughter of Christopher Lutz, born Oct. 12, 
1793. Sponsor, Barbara Freymaurer. 



96 ST, John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1795, Feb. S. Rosina, daughter of Yost Lerch, born Dec. 30, 1794. 

Sponsor, Rosina Hain. 

1795, April 19. John, son of John Lerch, born Mar. 2, 1795. Spon- 
sors, John Michel and Elizabeth. 

1795, April 19. John, son of Christopher ( StofEel ) Lutz, born Mar. 5^ 
1795. Sponsors, Christian Ruth and Barbara. 

1795, May 25. John, son of John Lauck, born Mar. 12, 1795. Spon- 

sor, Daniel Ruth. 

1796, April 10. Sarah, daughter of Henry Leppel, born Oct. 1, 1795. 

Sponsor, Sarah Fisher. 

1797, Apr. 23. John, son of Yost Lerch, born April 11, 1797. Sponsors, 

John Lerch and Catharine. 

1797, Nov. 19. Elizabeth, daughter of John Lauck, born Sept. 12, 1797. 

Sponsors, Ludwig Hoffman and Elizabeth. 

1798, Dec. 25. Maria Magdalena, daughter of Joseph Lampert (Lam- 

bert), born Sept. 25, 1798. Sponsor, Maria Magdalena Dechert. 

1799, Mar. 12. Elizabeth, daughter of John Lash, born Nov. 5, 1798. 

Sponsor, Susanna Rieser. 
1799, June 30. Elizabeth, a daughter of John Lauck, born May 18, 

1799. Sponsor, Sophia Lauck. 
1799, Sept. 1. Anna Maria, daughter of Yost (jost) Lerch, born July 
18, 1799. Sponsors, Jacob Kaucher and Anna Maria. 

1799, Nov. 24. Catharine, daughter of David Lash, born Oct. 20, 1799. 
Sponsor, Catharine Freyberger. 

1799, Dec. 26. Daniel, son of John Lerch, born Nov. 28, 1799. Spon- 

sors, Yost (Jost) Lerch and Rosina. 

1800, June 22. Anna Maria, daughter of Henry lepi)el, born Dec. 20, 

1799. Sponsor, Anna Maria Struuk. 

1801, April 12. Elenora, daughter of Yost Lerch, born Mar. 23, 1800. 

Sponsors, Michael Schaeffer and Elenora. 
1801, May 8. John Adam, son of — Lauck, born April 5, 1801. Spon- 

sors, John Adam Ruth and Catharine. 
1801, May 24. Anna maria, daughter of David Lash, born April 14, 
1801. Sponsors, John Lerch and Catharine. 

1801, May 24. Hannah, daughter of John Lauer, born Feb. 1, 1801. 
Sponsor, Sarah Fisher. 

1801, May 24. Samuel, son of Ludwig long, born Dec. 18, 1800. Spon- 

Bors, Joseph hain and Catharine. 

1802, Aug. 29. Michael, son of Henry Lippel, born April 10, 1802. 

Sponsors, michael Fisher and Elizabeth. 

1802, Oct. 10. Adam, son of John Lauer, born July 2, 1802. Sponsor,, 
Jacob Riehm. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 97 

Date of Baptism 

1803, Jan. 1. Susanna Margareth, daughter of John Lerch, born Nov. 

21, 1802. Sponsor, Margareth Elizabeth Lerch. 

1804, April 29. Isaac, son of Christopher Lutz, born jan. 15, 1804. 

Sponsors, Michael Schaeffer and Nelly. 
1804, April 29. Sarah, daughter of Jacob Lauck, born Feb. 9. Sponsor, 
Parents. 

1804, May 20. Nelly, daughter of John Lauer, born Feb. 25, 1804. 

Sponsors, Feter Stahn and Feck (Rebecca). 
1806, Sept. 7. .John, son of John Lauer, born July 6, 1806. Sponsor, 

Philip Riehm. 

1806, Nov. 9. Jonathan, son of Christopher Lutz, born Oct. 8, 1806. 

Sponsor, Jonathan Miller. 

1807, Aug. 8. Samuel, son of John Lerch, born July 4, 1807. Spon- 

sor, Parents. 

1808, May 29. Joseph, son of John Lauck, born April 23, 1808. Spon- 

sors, Parents. 

1808, May 29. Catharine, daughter of George Lierd, born Jan. 21, 

1808. Sponsors, Joseph Hain and Catharine. 

1809, Sept. 3. Joseph, son of George Lieder, born June 12, 1809. 

Sponsors, Michael Seitzinger and Rosina. 

M 

1760, Feb. 17. Anna Maria, daughter of Christian Maudel and Pat- 

rouella, born Feb. 4, 1760. Sponsors, Jost Fitzmeyer and Anna 
Maria. 

1761, Nov. 17. George Adam, son of Christian Mantel and Petronella, 

born Oct. 22, 1761. Sponsors, George Adam Mantel and Maria 
Christina Eckert. 

1762, Sept. 26. Susanna, daughter of Ludwig Mohn and Andilla, born 

Sept. 12, 1762. Sponsor, Catharine Scharman. 

1765, April 6. Henry, son of Ludwig Mohn and Audiel, born Feb. 16, 
1765. Sponsors, Henry Sohl and Catharine. 

1767, June 21. Christina, daughter of Dietrich Merdy, and Anna Maria, 
born June 16, 1767. Sponsors, Henry Fisher and Christina. 

1772, Jan. 19. Daniel, son of Ludwig Mohn, born Dec. 25, 1771. 
Sponsor, Werner Weitzel. 

1772, April 12. Dietrich, son of Dietrich Marschall. Sponsors, Philip 
Hart and Dorothea Esterin. 

1772, Nov. 8. William, son of Adam Mell. Sponsors, William Michael 

and Elizabeth Miller. 

1772, Dec. 26. John, son of Henry Machmer (Magemer). Sponsor, 
John Epler (Eppler) and Rosina Lauer. 



98 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1773, Jan. 31. Philip, son of Christian Michael. Sponsors, ETiilip 
Heckert and Anna Maria. 

1773, May 16. Maria Barbara, daughter of Sebastian Miller. Spon- 
sors, John Eckert and Maria Barbara. 

1773, Aug. 8. John, son of John Mohn. Sponsors, Jacob Geiger and 

Margareth. 

1773, Aug. 8. Anna Maria, daughter of Valentine Miller. Sponsors, 

George Werheim and Anna Maria. 

1774, Jan. 2. John Adam, son of Adam Mell. Sponsors, Adam 

Fellabahm and Maria Catharine. 
1774, May 23. Elizabeth, daughter of Christian Michel (Michael). 

Sponsors, William Michael and Elizabeth. 
1774, May 23. Margareth a daughter of Dietrich Marschall. Sponsor, 

Margareth Hatt. 

1774, Dec. 26. Elizabeth, daughter of Carl Mell. Sponsors, Melchior 

Mell and Elizabeth. 

1775, Mar. 5. Anna Maria Justina, a daughter of (Jeorge Moyer. 

Sponsors, Andrew Bender and Justina Weiderin. 
1775, May 14. Philip, son of Adam Mell. Sponsors, Philip Heckert 
and Anna Maria. 

1775, June 11. Elizabeth, daughter of John Mell. Sponsors, Melchior 
Mell and Elizabeth. 

1775, Nov. 26. John, son of William Michael. Sponsors, John Mell 

and Susanna. 

1776, April 21. John, a son of Charles Mell. Sponsors, John Mell and 

Susanna. 

1776, Dec. 8. Catharine, daughter of John Mell. Sponsor, Catharine 

Ermold. 

1777, May 19. Christian, son of Christian Michael (Michel). Sponsor, 

Charles Schaeffer. 
1777, July 27. Anna Catharine, daughter of Philip Mitchel. Sponsor, 
Catharine Barbara Dock. 

1777, Nov. 30. Adam, son of William Michael. Sponsors, Adam Mell 

and Barabara. 

1778, April 1. Henry, son of Charles Mell. Sponsors, Henry Fisher 

and Christina. 
1778, April 1. Barbara, daughter of John Mell. Sponsors, Adam Mell 

and Barabara. 
1778, April 5. Absolon, son of David Moyer. Sponsors, Valentine 

Moser and Elizabeth Ludwig. 
1778, June 7, Maria Magdalena, daughter of John Mohn. Sponsor, 

Maria Magdalena Dechert. 



ST. John's (main's) reformed church. 99 

Date of Baptism 

1779, Mar. 28. Elizabeth, daughter of Adam Mell. Sponsors, Melchior 
Knorr and Elizabeth. 

1779, April 18. Anna Christina, daughter of Christian Michael. Spon- 
sors, John Hain and Esther. 

1779, Aug. 1. John, son of Lorentz Matz. Sponsor, John Ritcher 

(Richard). 

1779, Nov. 14. Anna Maria, daughter of John Mell. Sponsors, Dietrich 

Stiely and Anna Maria. 

1780, Feb. 6. Philip, son of William Michel (Michael). Sponsors, 

Philip Heckart and Anna Maria. 
1780, Mar. 19. Anna Maria, daughter of George Minch. Sponsor, Anna 

Maria Dock. 
1780. Mar. 19. George, son of Sebastian Miller (Muller). Sponsor, 

Greorge Geruant. 

1780, Sept. 24. Henry, a son of Dietrich Marschall. Sponsors, Henry 

Hatt and Rosina Weitzel. 

1781, Feb. 18. Abraham, son of Peter Mengel. Sponsors, George Ruth 

and Anna Barbara. 

1781, June 3. Christian, son of Lorentz Matz. Sponsor, Christian 

Richard. 

1781, Nov. 18. John Melchior, son of John Mell. Sponsors, John Mell 

and Elizabeth. 

1782, Jan. 26. John Michael, son of John Muller (Miller), born Jan. 

16, 1782. John Michael Miller and Susanna. 
1782, Jan. 27. William, a son of Charles Mell, born Jan. 2, 1782. 

Sponsors, William Michael and Elizabeth. 
1782, April 28. Susanna, daughter of John Mohn, born Mar. 31, 1782. 

Sponsors, John Rehrer (Rohrer) and Susanna. 

1782, Sept. 22. John George, son of Lorentz Matz, born Aug. 10, 1782. 

Sponsors, George Matz and Catharine. 

1783, Feb. 23. Philip, son of Adam Mell, born Dev. 31, 1782. Sponsor, 

Philip Stiely. 

1783, Feb. 23. John, son of John Michael, born Dec. 31, 1782. Spon- 
sor, John Lerch. 

1783, April 18. Anna Maria, daughter of Dietrich Marschall, born Feb. 
3, 1783. Sponsors, John Krick and Anna Maria. 

1783, May 18. John, son of George Mengel, born April 3, 1783. Spon- 

sor, John Dechert. 

1784, Mar. 14. Daniel, son of John Mohn, born Feb. 9. Sponsor, 

Henry Mohn. 
1784, April 11. Daniel, son of Lorentz Matz, born Mar. 8, 1784. Spon- 
sors, Ulrich Rieschert and Barabara. 



100 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. • 

Date of Baptism 

1784, April 11. Anna Maria, daughter of Charles Mell, born Feb. ^8^ 

1784. Sponsors Philip Heckart and Anna Maria. 
1784, Aug. 8. Jonathan, son of John Miller (Muller), born July 23. 

Sponsors, Jonathan Eckert and Maria Catharine. 

1784, Dec. 26. Catharine, daughter of Philip Machmer (Magemer), born 

Sept. 20, 1784. Sponsors, William Freymauerer and Barbara. 

1785, Mar. 20. Anna Catharine, daughter of Christian Michel (Mi- 

chael), born Mar. 10, 1785. Sponsor, Anna Catharine Lerch. 
lV85, June 12. William, a son of John Michel (Michael), born May 

29, 1785. Sponsors, Casper Stein and Sophia. 
1785, July 24. William, son of John Mohn or Mohr, born July 9, 1785. 

Sponsor, William Roether. 

1785, Oct. 30. John William, son of Lorentz Matz, born Oct. 16, 1785. 

Sponsors, Nicholas Stouch and Margareth. 

1786, Feb. 5. Rosuna, daughter of John Miller, born Jan. 12, 1786. 

Sponsors, Nicholas Eckert and Rosina. 
1786, April 16. Anna Catharine, daughter of Christopher Meyer 
(Moyer), born Mar. 17, 1786. Sponsors, John Ruth and Anna 
Catharine. 

1786, April 30. John Henry, son of Peter Mengel, born Mar. 14. 1786. 
Sponsor, John Henry Ruth. 

1786, July 30. John, son of Henry Muller (Miller), born June 25, 1786. 
Sponsor, John Bechtel. 

1786, July 30. Susanna, a daughter of Daniel Maurer, born Jan. 21, 

1786. Sponsors, Baltheser Ulrich and Susanna. 

1786, Aug. 13. Elizabeth, daughter of George Muller (Miller), bora 

July 23, 1786. Sponsor, Elizabeth Hain. 

1787, Feb. 25. John Jacob, son of Lorentz Matz, born Dec. 11, 1786. 

Sponsor, Jacob Richard (Ritschert). 

1787, April 8. Sebastian, sou of Sebastian Muller (Miller), born Feb. 
19, 1787. Sponsor, John George Rich. 

1787, April 8. Elizabeth, daughter of Philip Machmer (Magemer), 
born Jan. 30, 17S7. Sponsor, Elizabeth Freymaurer. 

1787, June 24. Anna Maria, daughter of John Mohn, born June 10, 

1787. Sponsors, Frederick Weitzel and Anna Maria. 

1787, June 24. Petras, son of Peter Mengel, born May 23, 1787. Spon- 

sor, Catharine Ruth. 

1788, May 25. Elizabeth, daughter of David Myer (Meyer), born Mar. 

24, 1788. Sponsor, Maria Eva Moyer (Meyer in). 

1788, Aug. 3. George, son of Frederick Michael (Michel), born July 

16, 1788. Sponsors, George Werheim and Anna Maria. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 101 

Date of Baptism 

1789, Mar. 29. Isaac, son of Peter Mengel, born Nov. 10, 1788. Spon- 
sors, Isaac Adams and Barbara. 

1789, Mar. 30. Catharine, daughter of John Michel, born Jan. 16, 1789. 
Sponsor, Sophia Stein. 

1789, July 5. Susanna, daughter of Philip Machmer (Magemer), born 

Feb. 18, 1789. Sponsor, Susanna Lash. 

1789, Nov. 21. Elizabeth, daughter of Peter Michel and Anna Maria, 

born Nov. 10, 1789. Sponsor, Elizabeth Michel. 

1790, May 23. Christina, daughter of Fredericj Miller (Muller) and 

Urseela, born May 12, 1790. Sponsor, Margareth Michel, 
1790, May 23. Henry, son of Jean Meyer and Elizabeth, born April 

25, 1790. Sponsor, James Hoster or Hossler. 
1790, Nov. 9. John Nicholas, son of Nicholas Muller (Miller) and 

Anna Catharine, born Six weeks ago. Sponsors, John Young 

(lung) and Anna Margareth Wenctelsin. 

1790, Dec. 22. John, son of Michael Meyer and Elizabeth, born Nov. 

22. Sponsor, Pastor Yoh Cor : Clumaur. 

1791, Sept. 18. John Peter, sou of Peter Maurer and Anna Elizabeth. 

Sponsors, Peter Michel and Maria. 

1792, Jan. 8. Peter, son of Peter Michel, born Nov. 1791. Sponsor, 

Peter Ermold. 

1792, April 29. Anna Maria, a daughter of Frederick Michel, born 
Feb. 25, 1792. Sponsors, Jacob Spatz and Esther. 

1792, Nov. 18. Leah, daughter of John Mohn, born Oct. — 1792. Spon- 
sors, Fredericli Weitzel and Anna Maria. 

1792, Dec. 9. John George, son of George Miller (Muller), born Nov. 

9, 1792. Sponsors, George Miller and Elizabeth. 

1793, Jan. 20. Catharine, daughter of Peter Mandern, born Dec. 15, 

1792. Sponsor, Margareth Michel. 

1793, May 20. Elizabeth, daughter of William Michel, born April 22, 

1793. Sponsors, Conrad Spatz and Magdalena. 

1793, Oct. 20. Daniel, son of Jacob Muller (Miller), born Sept. 17, 

1793. Sponsors, Wener Weitzel and Barbara. 

1793, Nov. 10. Daniel, son of John Michel, born Oct. 17, 1793. Spon- 

sors, Christian lung (Young) and Maria. 

1794, April 6. William, son of Peter Michel. Sponsors, William 

Michel and Elizabeth. 
1794, July 20. Henry, son of John Meckleig, born April 22, 1794. 
Sponsor, Henry Lippeld. 

1794, Sept. 21. Susanna, daughter of Frederick Michel, born Aug. 14, 

1794. Sponsors, William Freymaurer and Barbara. 

1795, Feb. 15. Daniel, son of Peter Maurer, born Dec. 21, 1794. Spon- 

sor, Daniel Maurer. 



102 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1795, April 19. Rachel, a daughter of John Mohn, born Mar. 7, 1795. 
Sponsor, Christina Dechert. 

1795, Aug. 2. Philip, son of Jacob miller, born April 26, 1795. Spon- 

sors, Philip Lerch and Margareth. 

1795, Dec. 6. Anna Maria, daughter of Philip Machemer (Magemer), 

born Oct. 20, 1795. Sponsors, Parents. 

1796, Feb. 7. Anna Maria, daughter of John Michel, born Dec. 19, 

1795. Sponsors, John Lerch and Catharine. 

1796, July 24. Daniel, a son of Christopher Maurer, born July 10, 

1796. Sponsors. Daniel Maurer and Elizabeth. 

1797, Feb. 19. John, son of Peter Maurer. born Oct. 8, 1796. Sponsors, 

Daniel Maurer and Elizabeth. 
1797, Mar. 12. Maria Margareth, daughter of Michel Maurer, born 

Jan. 5, 1797. Sponsors, William Schaeffer and Maria Margareth. 
1797, April 2. William, son of William Michel, born Feb. 15, 1797. 

Sponsors, Michael Schaeffer and Margareth. 

1797, June 4. John George, son of Jacob miller (Muller) born Mar. 

31, 1797. Sponsor, John George Bohn. 

1798, May 9. Anna, daughter of Henry Metz, born Feb, 12, 1798. 

Sponsors, Peter Metz or Mohn and Maria Elizabeth. 
1798, July 8. Sarah, daughter of Philip Machmer, born June 6, 1798. 

Sponsor, Catharine Freymaurer. 

1798, Nov, 11, Anna Maria, daughter of John Michel, born Aug.l4, 

1798. Sponsor, Sophia Stein. 

1799, Mar. 25. Jacob, son of William Michel, born Feb. 23, 1799. Spon- 

sors, Jacob Kaucher and Anna Maria. 

1800, April 20. Maria Margareth, daughter of John Michel, born Feb. 4, 

1800. Sponsor, Maria Margareth Michel. 

1800, July 13. Charlotte, daughter of John Mohn, born June 2, 1800. 

Sponsors, Peter Krick and Catharine, 

1801, April 6, John Frederick, son of Jacob Muller (Miller), born 

Oct, 9, 1800, Sponsor, Frederick Bohn, 
1801, April 6, Samuel, son of David Meyer, born Feb, 17, ISOO, Spon- 
sor, Frederick Ruth. 

1801, June 14. Elizabeth, a daughter of John Machmer, born April 2, 

1801. Sponsor, Elizat)eth Eplerin. 

1801, Sept. 26. Magdalena, daughter of John Michel, born Sept. 2, 1801. 
Sponsor, Magdalena Spengler. 

1801, Nov. 28. Hannah, daughter of John Mohn, born Oct. 13. Spon- 

sor, Magdalena Krick. 

1802, April 25. Absolon, sou of Christian Michel, born April 2, 1802. 

Sponsors, Parents, 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church, 103 

Date ofBaptism 

1S03. may 28. Elenora, daughter of William Ulrich, born Mar. 18, 1803. 

SpoDSors, Michael Schaeffer and Elenora. 
1803, May 29. Catjarine, daughter of Antoni Marz, born April 12, 1803. 

Sponsors, Joseph Hain and Catharine. 

1803. July 10. Catharine, daughter of John Mohn, born April 28, 1803. 
Sponsor, Barbara Krick. 

1803, July 10. Anna Maria, daughter of Henry Mell, Born May 18, 

1S03. Sponsors, Charles Mell and Margareth. 

1804, April 29. Catharine, daughter of Adam Miller, born Sept. 11, 

1803. Sponsor. Catharine Ruth. 

1804, Sept. 23. Samuel, son of John Michel, born Aug. 13, 1804. Spon- 

sors, Christian Spengler and Elizabeth. 

1805, Mar. 10. Peter, son of William Michel, born Jan. 9, 1805. Spon- 

sor, Peter Bertram and Christina. 
1805, Mar. 5. Margareth, daughter of William Michel, born jan. 9, 

1805. Sponsor, Margareth Stiely. 

1805, May 22. Joseph, son of William Miller, born Feb. 12, 1805. 

Sponsors, Parents. 
1805, Aug. 25, Simon, son of Henry Metternus, born July 15, 1805. 

Sponsors, Parents. 
1805, Aug. 25. Benjamin, a son of Magdalena Metz, born April 1, 1804. 

Sponsors, Henry metz and magdalena. 
1805, Dec. 8. George mollen, born Nov. 9, 1800. Sponsors, Philip 

Spohn and Anna Maria. 

1805, Dec. 8. Michael, son of John Adam Miller, born Oct, 1, 1805. 

Sponsors, Michael Fisher and Sarah. 

1806, Oct. 19. Magdalena, daughter of Catharine Metz, bom April 30, 

1806. Sponsor, Elizabeth. 

1807, May 17. Susanna, daughter of Henry Matternus, born Dec. 8, 

1806. Sponsors, Michael Matternus and Elizabeth. 

1807, May 17. Isaac, son of William Miller, born Sept. 8, 1806. Spon- 

sors, Isaac Hain and Elizabeth. 

1808, April 19. Adam, son of Adam Miller, Born Sept. 10, 1807. Spon- 

sors, Parents, 

1808, Sept. 23. Benjamin, son of William Muller (Miller), born April 
20, 1808. Sponsors, Benjamin Hain and Elizabeth. 

1808, Dec. 23. Sarah, daughter of William Mell. Sponsors, Philip 

Stiely and Catharine. 

1809, May 21. John, a son of John Mell, born Mar. 19, 1809. Sponsor, 

John Matternus. 

1809, July 2. Elizabeth, daughter of Anthony Marks, born May 3, 

1809. Sponsors, Parents. 

1809, July 2. — , of Philip Miller, Born April 24, 1809. Sponsor, 

Christina. 



104 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism . N 

1776, Oct. 5. Maria Magdalena, wife of George Nies. Sponsors, Eva 

Margaretli Scliuclver and Engel Eckert. 

1788, June 22. Eva Elizabeth, daugliter of George Niesen, born June 

13, 1788. Sponsor, eva Elizabeth Werheim. 

1793 July 28. Philip Jacob, son of Henry Nippel, born Feb. 3, 1793. 
Sponsors, Philip Jacob Fisher and Anna Maria. 

O 

1789, May 10. Catharine, daughter of Conrad Orth, born April 12, 

1789. Sponsors, William Foesig and Catharine Aumiller. 
1791, Feb. 21. Peter, sou of Francis Otter or Offer, born June 4, 1786. 

Sponsors, Pai-ents. 
1791, April .3. Magdalena, daughter of Conrad Orth and wife, age 6 

weeks. Sponsor, Magdalena Gerhart. 
1793, May 20. Anna Maria, daughter of Conrad Orth. born Feb. 28, 

1793. Sponsors. Jacob Schaeffer and Margareth. 

1796, Sept. 25. William, son of Conrad Orth, Born July 31. Sponsors, 

Parents. 

P 

1762, April 25. Maria Elizabeth, daughter of John Pheisser and Maria 
Barbara, born Oct. 15, 1761. Sponsors, Jacob Hassner and Eliza- 
beth Hassner. 

1782, May 19. Maria Sarah, daughter of William Philips, born April 
4, 1781. Sponsors, George Lah and Anna Maria Siehlin. 

1787, May 27. Elizabeth, daughter of Hecter Poehn (Paine), born 
Nov. 5, 1786. Jacob Ruth and Catharine. 

1790, Oct. 2. William, son of Peter Palm, M.D. and Catharine, bora 

Dec. 2, 1789. Sponsors, John Zwangly and Catharine Brecker. 
1793, May 17. John, son of Hector Pee. Sponsors. John Krick and 
Anna Maria. 

1797, Dec. 31. Anna Maria, daughter of Peter Palm, born Sept. 22, 

1797. Sponsors, John Binckle and Elizabeth. 

R 
1761, Mar. 1. Margareth. daughter of Michael Ruth and Anna Maria, 

born Jan. 18, 1761. Sponsors, Weprich Mosser and Margareth. 

1771, Oct. 23. Peter, a son of Sebastian Reedy (Ridy) and wife. 

Sponsors, Peter Ruth and Anna Margareth. 

1772, Feb. 4. Michael, son of George Ruth. Sponsors, Michael Ruth 

& wife. 

1773, Feb. 20. Maria Magdalena, daughter of Jacob Reeser. Spon- 

sors, Francis Ruth and Maria Catharine Haag (Haackin). 

1773, June 27. John, son of Michael Ruth. Sponsor. John Ruth. 



ST. John's (hatn's) reformed church. 105 

Date of Baptism 

1773. July 18. Francis, son of Jacob Ruth. Sponsors, Francis Krick 
and Catharine. 

1773, Oct. 11. Daniel, son of Christian Ruth. Sponsors, Daniel 
Kemmer. 

1776, May 12. Leonard, son of Michael Ruth. Sponsors, Leonard 
Ruppert and Christina. 

1776, Aug. 25. John, son of Christian Ruth. Sponsors, John Ruth and 

Catharine. 

1777, May 4. Anna Maria, daughter of George Ruth. Sponsors, 

Peter Dechert and Elizabeth. 

1778, April 20. Elizabeth, daughter of Michael Ruth. Sponsors, Fran- 

cis Ruth and Elizabeth. 

1779, May 6. Elizabeth, daughter of George Ruth. Sponsor, Cath- 

arine Shoup. 

1780, June 11. Daniel, son of Frederick Reef, born May 17, 1780. 

Sponsors, Daniel Hesz and Catharine. 

1781, Feb. 18. Margareth, daughter of John Adam Ruth. Sponsor, 

Margareth Filtzmeyer. 
1781, May 13. Magdalena, daughter of Adam Ruth. Sponsors, Magda- 

lena Hain. 
1781, June 3. John, son of Henry Reedy. Sponsors, John Faust and 

Magdalena. 
1781, June 3. Henry, son of Henry Reedy. Sponsor, Henry Fisher. 

1784, Feb. 1. Maria Barbara, daughter of John Adam Ruth, born 

Dec. 24, 1783. Sponsor, Barbara Ruth. 

1784, Sept. 5. Jonathan, son of Jacob Ruth, born Aug. 1, 1784. 

Sponsors, Jonathan Ecbert and Maria Catharine. 

1785, May 15. Magdalena, daughter of John Ritschert (Richard), 

born April 24, 1785. Sponsors John Rober (Reber) and 

Magdalena. 
1785, Oct. 1. Maria Magdalena, daughter of Francis Ruth, born 

Aug. 25, 1785. Sponsors, George Ruth and Maria Magdalena. 
1785, Oct. 30. Susanna, daughter of Philip Rahn, born Sept. 25, 1785. 

Sponsors, Henry Fisher and Susanna. 

1785, Dec, 25. Daniel, son of Henry Reedy, born Nov. 13, 1785. Spon- 

sor, Daniel Straub. 

1786, Feb. 19. John Jacob, son of Jacob Radeback. born Jan. 19, 

1786. Sponsors, Benjamin Radeback and Anna Maria Hassin. 

1786, Nov. 5. Absolom, son of Abraham Riehm, born Dec. 12, 1785. 

Sponsor, Rosina Hain. 

1787, July 8. Catharine, daughter of Chriatian Ruth, born June 23, 
Sponsor, Michael Fisher and Catharine. 

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106 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1787, Sept. 16. Michael, sou of John Adam Ruth, born Aug. 23, 1787. 
Sponsors, Michael Ruth and Anna Maria. 

1787, Oct. 14. Elizabeth, daughter of Benjamin Radebach, born Sept. 

20, 1787. Sponsor, Margareth Elizabeth Radebach. 

1788, Mar. 30. Daniel, son of Jacob Radebach, born Feb. 26, 1788. 

Sponsors, John Radebach and Margareth Haas. 

1788, Oct. 26. Catharine, daughter of Christian Reedy, born Sept. 30^ 

1788. Sponsors, Peter Reedy and Margareth. 

1788, Nov. 9. Samuel, son of John Riem, born Oct. 19, 1788. Spon- 

sor, Jacob Weitzel. 

1788, dec. 7. Elizabeth, daughter of David Ritschert, born Nov. 14, 

1788. Sponsor, Margareth Elizabeth Lerch. 

1789, Mar. 29. Jonathan, son of Peter Ruth, born Mar. 16, 1789. 

Sponsors, Christian Ritschert aud Barbara. 

1789, Mar. 29. Elizabeth, daughter of John Rehrer, born Dec. 22,. 

1788. Sponsors, John Mohn and Elizabeth. 

1789, April 13. Magdalena, daughter of Ileury reedy, born Feb. 23^ 

1789. Sponsors, Cleorge Hain and Magdalena. 

1789, Aug. 17. Anna Maria, daughter of Christian Ruth, born July 

25, 1789. Sponsors, Michael Ruth and Anna Maria. 

1790, Feb. 6. Anna Maria, daughter of Francis Ruth and Elizabeth^ 

born, Jan. 8, 1790. Sponsors, Michael Ruth and Anna Maria. 

1790, Sept. 26. John, son of David Ritscher and Catharine, born Sept. 
4, 1790. Sponsors John Michael and Elizabeth. 

1790, Sept. 26. Maria Barbara, daughter of John Ritscher and Magda- 
lena, born Aug. 31, 1790. Sponsors, Christian Ritscher and Maria 
Barbara. 

1790, Sept. 30. Catharine, daughter of Henry Ruth and Elizabeth,, 
born Sept. 9, 1790. Sponsors, Parents. 

1790, Dec. 25. John Adam, son of John Adam Ruth and Catharines. 

born (8 weeks) Sponsors, Michael Ruth aud Elizabeth Greyly. 

1791, Feb. 14. Magdalena, daughter of Peter Ruth and Margareth,. 

born Dec. 25, 1790. Sponsor, Juliana Schaeffer. 
1791, Mar. 6. Leonard, sou of Jacob Ruth and Catharine, born Mar. 

3, 1791. Sponsors, Michael Ruth and Anna Maria. 

1791, Aug. 7. Susanna, daughter of Christian Ruth and Barbara, 

born July 18, 1791. Sponsors, Johu Bollman and Barbara. 
1781, Oct. 21. Catharine, daughter of Henry Ruth and Elizabeth. 

Sponsor, Catharine Ruth. 

1792, April 29. John, son of Henry Reedy, born April 21, 1792. Spon- 

sors, John Faust and Magdalena. 

1792, April 29. Jacob, son of Francis Ruth, born Mar. 14. Sponsors. 
Jacob Rick or Reck and Catharine. 



ST. JOHN'S (main's) reformed church. 107 

Date of Baptism 

1792, May 17. Jacob, sou of Cliristian Reedy, born Jan. 26, 1792. 
Sponsors, Jacob Spatz and Esther. 

1792, Aug. 5. Adam, son of David Ritschert, born May 20, 1792. 

Sponsors, Frederick Bohn and Catharine. 

1792, Oct. 7. Catharine, daughter of John Ritschert, born Sept. 6, 

1792. Sponsors, David Ritschert and Catharine. 

1793, May 26. Christina, daughter of John Adam Ruth, born May 3, 

1793. Sponsors, Christian Ruth and Barbara. 

1793, Sept. 29. Leonhard, son of Christian Ruth, born Sept. 2, 1793. 
Sponsors, John Adam Ruth and Catharine. 

1793, Sept. 29. Isaac, son of John Rieser, born Sept. 5, 1793. Spon- 

sors.Jacob Rieser and Christina. 

1794, Jan. 12. Magdalena, daughter of John Reedy, born Dec. 18, 

1793. Sponsor, Susanna Wertin. 
1794, Jan. 12. Elizabeth, daughter of Christian Reedy, born Nov. 2, 

1793. Sponsors, William Michel and Elizabeth. 
1794, Jan. 12. Catharine, daughter of Michael Reedy, born Dec. 12, 

1793. Sponsors, John Lerch and Catharine. 

1794, Feb. 16. Samuel, son of David Richard, born Dec. 15, 1793. 

Sponsors, Christian Spengler and Elizabeth. 

1794, April 6. John, son of John Ritschert, born Feb. 17, 1793. Spon- 
sors, John Reber and Maria Magdalena. 

1794, Oct. 12. Magdalena, daughter of Abraham Riem, 11 weeks old. 

Sponsor. Magdalena Hain. 

1794, Oct. 15. Susanna, daughter of Michael Reedy, born Oct. 12, 

1794. Sponsors, Parents. 

1794 Onich, of Benjamin Ritschertson, born Oct. 8, 1794. 

Sponsors, Dietrich Stiely and Anna Maria. 

1795, June 21. David, son of Catharine Ritscghert, born May 17, 1795. 

Sponsors Jacob muller and Margareth Elizabeth. 
1795, Aug. 2. Leonard, son of Michael Ruth, born June 15, 1795. 

Sponsors, Peter Ruth and Margareth. 

1795, Oct. 25. Elizabeth, daughter of John Reedy, born Sept. 19, 

1795. Sponsor John Miller and Elizabeth. 

1795, Caleb (Koeleb), son of Benjamin Richardson, born Dec. 
17, 1795. Sponsor, William Boos. 

1796, Mar. 20. William, son of John Ritschert, born Jan. 4, 1796. 

Sponsors, Ludwig Schw^eitzer and Eva Rosiua. 

1796, Mar. 27. George, son of Abraham Riehm, born Jan. 14, 1795. 
Sponsors, George Hain and Magdalena. 

1796, April 10. Magdalena. daughter of Christian Reedy, born Feb. 18, 

1796. Sponsors, Michael Reedy and Magdalena. 



108 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

179G, Aug. 14. Elizabeth, daughter of Peter Ruth, born July 19, 1796. 

Sponsors, Michael Ruth and Elizabeth. 
1796, Sept. 4. William, sou of Michael Reedy, born July 31. 1796. 

Sponsor, William Schaeffer. 

1796, Oct. 16. Anna Maria, daughter of Adam Ruth,, born Sept. 11, 

1796. Sponsors, Michael Ruth and Anna Maria. 

1797, Aug. 27. Jacob, son of Francis Ruth, born Aug. 8, 1797. Six)n- 

sors, Jacob Ruth and Catharine. 
1797, Sept. 17. Daniel, son of Abraham Reifsnyder, born Aug. 6, 1797. 
Sponsors. Adam Reisch and maria Elizabeth. 

1797, Dec. 31. Lsaac. son of Christian Ruth, born Nov. 19, 1797. 

Sponsors, Jacob Bollman and Anna Maria. 

1798, Mar. 4. Elizabeth, daughter of Michael Ruth, born Jan. 9, 

1798. Sponsors, John Ruth and Elizabeth. 
1798, April 15. Elizabeth, daughter of John Ritschert. born Jan. 6, 

1798. Sponsor. Maria Susanna Reber. 

1798, May 27. Daniel, son of Michael Reedy, born April 6, 1798. 

Sponsor, Peter Reedy. 
1798, Sept. 9. Anna Maria, daughter of Christian Reedy, bom July 

6, 1798. Sponsor, Anna Maria Knorr. 

1798, Nov. 11. Susanna, daughter of John Reedy, born Sept. 12. 1798. 

Spon.sors, Christian Michel and Catharine. 

1799, Mar. 12. Catharine, daughter of Peter Ruth, born Jan. 20, 

1799. Sponsor, Charlotte Ruth. 

1799, May 18. Gabriel, son of Nicholas Riel. born April 21, 1799. 

Sponsor, Adam Duudore. 

1799, May 19. Magdalena, daughter of Henry Reedy, born Jan. 21, 

1799. Sponsor, Magdalena. 

1800, Jan.5. Elizabeth, a daughter of John Rieser, born Dec. 5, 

1799. Sponsors, George Roether and Elizabeth. 

1800, Mar. 30. William son of John Reedy, born Nov. 24, 1799. Spon- 

sors, Peter Schwarch and Maria Kunckel. 

1800, Mar. 30. Henry, son of Francis Ruth, born Feb. 22, 1800. Spon- 

sors, Henry Meyer and Catharine. 

1800. May 29. Daniel, son of Jacob Ruth, born May 9. 1800. Sponsor, 

Philip Ruth. 
1800, June 22. Sarah, daughter of John Richard, born May 10, 1800. 

Sponsors, John Reber and Magdalena. 

1800, July 13. Magdalena, daughter of Michael Reedy, born April 24, 

1800. Sponsors, David Lash and Magdalena. 

1800, July 13. Elizabeth, daughter of Michael Rtedy, born April 24, 
1800. Sponsor, Elizabeth Bohn. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 109 

Date of Baptism 

1800. July 13. Sarah, daughter of Christian Reedy, born April 20, 

1800. Sponsors, Jacob Beis and Maria. 
1800, Nov. 16. Samuel, son of William Eoether, born Sept. 23, 1800. 

Sponsors, Parents. 

1800, Sehieumes, son of Benjamin Richardson, born Dec. 8, 
1800. Sponsors, Philip Stiely and Catharine. 

1801, Feb. 8. Michael, a sou of Michael Ruth, born Nov. 27, 1800. 

Sponsors, John Adam Ruth and Catharine. 

1801, April 6. Elizabeth, daughter of Nicholas Riel, born Nov. 29, 

1800. Sponsor, Elizabeth Bohn. 

1801, May 24. Samuel, son of John Reedy, born mar. 12, 1801. Spon- 
sor, Weudel Schwartz. 

1801, Nov. 29. Catharine, a daughter of Abraham Reifsnyder, born 
Oct. 18, 1801. Sponsor, Catharine Ruth. 

1801, Dec. 25. Joseph, son of John Richard, born Dec. 4, 1801. Spon- 
sors, Nicholas Reber and Susanna. 

1802 Theresia, daughter of Benjamin Richardson, born Feb. 

1, 1802. Sponsor, Elizabeth Stiely. 

1803, Jan. 1. Jacob, sou of John Reedy, born Nov. 26, 1802. Spon- 

sors, Jacob Miller and Elizabeth. 

1803, Nov. 13. Benjamin, son of John Richard, born Sept. 20, 1803. 
Sponsors, John Matz and Barbara. 

1803, Dec. 2.5. Isaac, son of Michael Ruth, born Oct. 30, 1803. Spon- 

sors, John Binckle and Elizabeth. 

1804, May 20. Elizabeth, son of Peter Reedy, born Feb. 1, 1804. 

Sponsor, Parents. 

1804, Aug. 12. John Adam, son of Michael Reedy, born June 1, 1804. 

Sponsors, John Spengler and Elizabeth. 

1805, Mar. 10. John, son of Jacob Ruth, born Dec. 28, 1804. Spon- 

sors, John Lauck and Pjlizabeth. 
1805, Mar. 10. Peter, son of John Ruth, born Feb. 9, 1805. Sponsors, 

Peter Ruth and Auna Margareth. 
1805, April 15. Leah, daughter of John Richard, born Feb. 22, 1805. 

Sponsor, William Werner and Magdalena. 

1805, May 12. 'Nelly, daughter of Benjamin Riterschin, born Aug. 12, 

1804. Sponsor, Elizabeth Stiely. 

1805, May 22. Magdalena. daughter of John Reed, born April 5, 1805. 
Sponsor, Magdalena Stichler. 

1805, June 2. Nelly, daughter of John Reedy, born Feb. 24, 1805. 

Sponsors, Christian Ruth and Barbara. 

1806, Feb. 9. Maria, daughter of Thomas Richard, born Oct. 23, 

1805. Sponsors, Frederick Witmer and Maria. 



110 ST. John's (haijs's) keformed church. 

Dale of Baptism 

1806, Aug. 17. Nelly, daughter of Jacob Ruth, born June 28, 1806. 

Sponsors, Nicholas Schaeffer and Nelly. 
1806, Oct. 2. Magdaleua, daughter of John Reedy, born Aug. 17, 

1806. Sponsors, Christian Kuorr and Anna Maria. 
1806, Oct. 17. John, son of John Rex. born Sept. 15, 1806. Sponsors, 

Antoni Spengler and Maria. 
1806, Dec. 21. Anna Maria, daughter of Michael Ruth, born Oct. 11, 

1806. Sixtnsors, Frantz Krick and Hannah. 

1806. William, son of Benjamin Richardson, born Oct. 21, 

1806. Sponsors, William Mell and Susanna. 

1807, June 7. Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Richard, born April 6, 

1807. Sponsors, Michael Fisher and Elizabeth. 

1807, July 19. Catharine, daughter of Peter Reedy, born Jan. 2, 1807. 

Sponsor, Catharine Hain, 

1808, Mar. 26. Jacob, son of Philip Riehm. born Sept. 17, 1803. Spon- 

sors, Frederick Fisher and Catharine. 
1808, Mar. 26. Sarah, daughter of Bernhard Roth, born July 13, 1807. 

Sponsors, William Frederick and Catharine. 
1808, Mar. 27. Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob Ruth, born Feb. 6, 1808. 

Sponsor, Elizabeth Spengler. 

1808, June 26. Nelly, daughter of William Roether, born May 3, 1808. 

Sponsors, Parents. 

1809, Sept. 24. Anna, daughter of Benjamin Richard and Susanna. 

born April 20, 1809. Sponsors, William Stiely and Catharine. 
1809, Sept. 24. Sarah, daughter of Benjamin Richard, born Oct. 12, 

1797. Sponsors, John Kaucher and wife. 

S 
1761, Feb. 10, Henry, son of Jacob Schaeffer and Barbara, born Jan. 

13, 1761. Sponsors, Henry Binkle and Christina Durst. 
1761, Oct. 6. Philip, son of John Dietrich Stiley and Anna Maria, 

born Sept. 19, 1761. Sponsor, John Philip Strohl. 

1761, Susanna, daughter of Nicholas Schaeffer and Juliana, 
born Jan. 13, 1761. Sponsor, Susanna Michel. 

1762, July 4. Anna Margareth, daughter of John Schaeffer and 

Maria Eva, born June 8, 1762. Sixtusors, Bernhart Barr and wife. 

1762, Oct. 16. George Michael, son of John Stengler (Stangler) and 
Anna Elizabeth, born Sept. 9, 1762. Sponsors, George Michael 
Pholtz and Maria Sibila Ulrich. 

1762, Oct. 16. John, a son of John Stengler and Anna Elizabeth, bora 

Sept. 9, 1762. Sponsors, John Pfeisser and Wife. 

1763, Oct. 2. Nicholas, son of Nicholas Schaeffer and Juliana, bom 

Sept. 12, 1763. Sponsor, Nicholas Klarg. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. Ill 

Date of Baptism 

1765, Jan. 20. Catharine Elizabeth, daughter of John Dietrich Stiely 

and Anna Maria, born Dec. 27, 1764. Sponsors, Christian Maurer 

and Catharine Elizabeth. 

1765, July 7. John George, son of John bchaeflfer and Eva, born June 

15, 1765. Sponsors, John George Bentz. 

1766, Feb. 14. Philip, a son of Nicholas SchaefiEer and Juliana, born 

Feb. 7, 1766. Sponsors, Philip Machmer and Elizabeth. 
1769, Feb. 14. Anna Margareth, daughter of Nicholas Schaeffer and 
Juliana, born Feb. 1, 1769. Sponsor, Anna Margareth Schaeffer. 

1769, Mar. 24. Susanna, daughter of William Seelheimer and Doro- 

thea, born Mar. 3, 1769. Sponsor, Susanna Hain daughter of 
Peter Hain. 

1770, July 12. Michael, son of Nicholas SchaefiEer and Juliana, bom 

May 15, 1770. Sponsors, Michael Oberhauser and Esther. 
1772, Jan. 19. Ludwig. son of Casper Stief. Sponsor, Ludwig Mohn 

and wife. 
1772, July 5. John, son of Jacob Strunk. Sponsor, John Ritschert 

1772, July 20. Gertrude, daughter of John Yost Stamm. Sponsors, 

Nicholas Stamm and Gertrude. 

1773, Feb. 21. Susanna, daughter of Dietrich Stiely. Sponsors, John 

Mell and Susanna Bossertin. 
1773, Mar. 13. Maria Elizabeth, daughter of Peter Sohl. Sponsors, 

Henry Ruth and Maria Elizabeth Reeser. 
1773, Mar. 14. Peter, son of John Henry Schuckert. Sponsors, Peter 

Reedy and Margareth. 
1773, April 25. John Jacob, son of Jacob Schwanger. Sponsor, Jacob 

Schwauger. 

1773, May ol. Jacob, son of Tobias Schuckert. Sponsor Jacob Daut- 

rieh and Christina Dochin. 

1774, April 17. Anna Maria, daughter of John Yost Stamm. Sponsor, 

Anna Maria Faust. 

1774, June 19. Anna Maria, daughter of Jacob Strunk. Sponsors, 

Anthony Lambright and Anna Maria. 

1775, Jan. 22. John, sou of Nicholas Schaeffer. Sponsors, John Arbe- 

gast and Catharine. 

1775, April 17. Anna Maria, daughter of Christian Spengler. Spon- 

sors, Anthony Lambright and Anna Maria. 

1776, July 14. William, son of Dietx-ich Stiely. Sponsors, William 

Sehlheimer and Dorothea. 

1776, Nov. 17. Jacob, son of Jacob Strunk. Sponsors, Jacob Strunk 

and Anna Elizabeth. 

1777, Jan. 19. John, son of John Yost Stamm. Sponsors, Anthony 

Faust and Elizabeth. 



112 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1777, Mar. 31. John, son of Christian Spengler. Sponsor, John 

Faust. 
1777, May 4. William, son of Nicholas Sehlheimer. Sponsors, 

William Sehlheimer and Dorothea. 

1777, Aug. 17. Maria Elizabeth, daughter of Philip Spohn. Sponsor, 

Maria Elizabeth Kessler. 

1778, April 1. John, son of Nicholas Schaeffer. Sponsor, John 

Michael. 
1778, June 7. Peter, son of Yost Sailer (Saylor). Sponsors, Peter 

Kuhl and Margareth. 

1778, Aug. 2. John Peter, son of John Scharman. Sponsor, John 

Peter Scharman, Grandfather. 

1779, Mar. 28. Catharine, daughter of Dietrich Stiely. Sponsors, 

John Roesher and Catharine. 

1779, Aug. 1. Anthony, son of Christian Spengler. Sponsor, Anthony 

Lambright. 

1780, Feb. 27. Susanna, daughter of John Nicholas Stouch. Sponsor, 

Susnna Schaeffer. 
1780, Nov. 26. Jacob, son of Jacob Stouch. Sponsors, Jacob Stouch 
and Elizabeth. 

1780, Dec. 17. Maria Catharine, daughter of John Spohn. Sponsors, 

Henry Spohn and Maria Catharine. 

1781, Feb. 18. Yost, son of John Schroeck. Sponsors, Yost Lerch & 

Rosina. 
1781, Aprill. Catharine, daughter of John Scharman. Sponsors, 

Jacob Ruth and Catharine. 
1781, April 1. Elizabeth Magdaleua. daughter of Henry Stoetzer. 

Sponsors, Christian Young and Elizabeth Magdalena. 
1781, June 24. William, sou of Christian Schaeffer. Sponsors, William 

Michael and Elizabeth. 
1781, Aug. 5. John, son of John George Stock. Sponsors, John Krick 

and Anna Maria. 
1781, Sept. 16. Jacob, son of Christian Spengler, born Sept. 9, 1781. 

Sponsors, Jacob Gassert. 

1781, Sept. 16. Maria Magdalena, daughter of Jacob Strunk, born Aug, 
29, 1781. Sponsors, John Reber and Maria Magdalena. 

1781, Oct. 28. Anna Maria, daughter of Philip Spohn. Sponsors, 
Francis Krick and Anna Maria. 

1781, Dec. 9. Maria Barbara, daughter of Dietrich Stiely, born Nov. 

20, 1781. Sponsors, Adam Mell and Maria Barbara. 

1781, Dec. 9. Anna Maria, daughter of Jacob Stichler, born Sept. 21, 

1781. Sponsors, Michael Ferntzeler and Anna Maria. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 113 

Date of Baptism 

1782, Jan. 1. Elizabeth, daughter of Nicholas Stoueh, born Dec. 29, 

1781. Sponsors, Philip Sehl or Sohl aud Elizabeth. 

1782, Feb. 10. Elizabeth, daughter of Michael Schneider, born Jan. 30, 

1782. Sponsors. Peter Dechert aud Elizabeth. 

1782, Feb. 10. .John George, sou of Nicholas Sehlheimer, born Jan. 24, 

1782. Sponsors, George Ziegler aud Catharine. 
1782, May 12. Catharine, daughter of Jacob Schaeffer, born April 30, 

1782. John Roescher and Catharine. 

1782, Dec. 1. Catharine Margareth, daughter of George Sticker, born 

Oct. 12, 1782. Sponsors, John Ulrich and Margareth. 
17S3, Jan. 12. Elizabeth, daughter of Nicholas Schaeffer, born Dec. 7, 
1782. Sponsor. Elizabeth Lash. 

1783, May 18. Anna Maria, daughter of George Schack, born Oct. 

1782. Sponsor, Anua Elizabeth Lasch. 

1783, June 10. Johu, son of Daniel Selzler or Setzler, born May 9, 

1783. Sponsors, Johu Aumiller and Catharine. 

17S3, Oct. 2G. Susanna, daughter of Philip Spohn, born Sept. 28, 1783. 

Sponsors, Jacob Euth and Catharine. 

1783, Dec. 11. Magdalena, daughter of Christian Spengler, born Dec. 

4. 1783. Sponsor, Elizabeth Faust. 

1783, Dec. 25. Elizabeth, daughter of Dietrich Stiely, born Dec. 9, 
1783. Sponsors, Adam Mell aud Barbara. 

1783, Dec.2o. Anna Maria, daughter of Philip Stiely, born Dec. 5, 

1783. Sponsors, Dietrich Stiely and Anna Maria. 

1784, May 9. Elizabeth, daughter of Philip Sehl, Three weeks old 

next Tuesday. Sponsors. Michael Riesch and Elizabeth. 
1784, Aug. 22. Johu, son of Nicholas Stoueh, born Aug. 10, 1784. 
Sponsor, John Lerch. 

1784, Sept. .5. Elizabeth, daughter of John Schaeffer, born Aug. 15, 

1784. Sponsor. Elizabeth Filtzmeyer. 

1784, Sept. 5. G«orge, son of Nicholas Schaeffer, born Aug. 23, 1784. 

Sponsors, George Werheim and Auna Margareth. 

1784, Oct. 17. Johu Peter, sou of Frederick Stein, born Oct. 5, 1784. 

Sponsors, Johu Peter Lamm and Anna Margareth. 

1785, Feb. 20. John Conrad, son of Nicholas Sehlheimer, born Feb. 

5, 1785. Conrad Brack and Elizabeth. 

1785, June 12. Frederick, sou of George Strieker, born May 29, 1785. 
Sponsors, Frederick Fisher and Gertrude. 

1785, July 24. Elizabeth, daughter of Andrew Schwalb, born July 23, 

1785. Sponsors, Christian Michel and his daughter Elizabeth, 

1785, Nov, 13. Jacob, son of Christian Schaeffer, born Oct. 28, 1785. 
Sponsors, John Freyberger and Catharine, 



114 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1785, Nov. 13. Elizabeth, daughter of Henry Schrack, born Oct. 22, 

1785. Sponsors, John Mell and Elizabeth. 

1786, Jan. 8. Magdalena, daughter of Philip Spohn, born Nov. 18, 

1785. Sponsors, Parents. 

1786, Jan. 14. Rebecca, daughter of Jacob Schaefifer. Sponsors. Adam 

Euth and Catharine. 
1786, Mar. 19. Elizabeth, daughter of Christian Spengler. born Mar. 3, 

1786. Sponsors, Christian Young and Anna Maria. 

1786, Mar. 19. Maria Magdalena, daughter of John Ludwig Schmiech, 

born Feb. 16, 1786. Sponsors, John Spat (Spayd) and Maria 

Magdalena. 
1786, Mar. 19. Margareth, daughter of Philip Stuhl, born Feb. 6, 1786. 

Sponsors, Peter Witmoyer and Margareth Stuhlin. 
1786, April 16. Elizabeth, daughter of Frederick Stein, born Mar. 13, 

1786. Sponsor. Elizabeth Long. 
1786, May 14. Magdalena, daughter of Philip Sehl, born April 16, 

1786. Sponsors, John Nicholas Stouch and Mai"gareth. 
1786, April 10. Susanna, daughter of Nicholas Schaeffer, born Aug. 30, 

1786. Sponsors. Christopher (Stoffel) Lasch and Susanna. 

1786, Sept. 10. Henry, son of John Schmitt, born Aug. 12, 1786. Spon- 
sors, Henry Smith and Anna Maria Werheim. 

1786, Nov. 5. John, son of Dietrich Stiely. born July 16, 1786. Spon- 

sor, John Schriner. 

1787, Jan. 15. Catharine, daughter of Nicholas Stouch, born Jan. 6, 

1787. Sponsor, Julian Schaeffer. 

1787, April 8. John, son of Henry Schrack, born Jan. 18, 1787. Spon- 

sors, George Schrack and Margareth. 

1787, April 8. Anna Maria, daughter of Gk^orge Sticker, born , 6 

weeks old last Friday. Sponsors, Peter Diehl and Maria. 

1787, June 24. John, son of Christian Schlouch, born Oct. 14, 1784. 
Sponsor, John Mohn. 

1787, June 24. Jacob, son of Christian Schlauch, born may 20. 1787. 
Sponsors, Peter Mengel and Eva. 

1787, Oct. 2S. John, sou of Ludwig Stichler, born Aug. 30, 1787. 

Sponsors, John Fisher and Catharine. 

1787, Dec. 9. Catharine, daughter of Philip Sehl, born Nov. 17. 1787. 

Sponsors, John Lerch and Catharine. 

1788, April 5. John, son of John Stoudt, born April 1, 17S8. Sponsors, 

John Ermold and Elizabeth. 
1788, May 25. John Jacob, son of John Ludwig Schmied, born April 

26, 1788. Sponsors, John Wagner and Maria Magdalena. 
1788, June 22. Catharine, daughter of Nicholas Schaeffer, born June 9, 

1788. Sponsor, Julianna Schaeffer. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 115 

Date of Baptism 

17SS, Aug. 3. Auna Rosina, daughter of Christian Spengler, bora 

July 6, 17SS. Sponsor, Anna Elizabeth Faust. 

1788, Nov. 9. Susanna, daughter of Frederick Schweimeler, born Oct. 

22, 1788. Sponsors, John Weber and Susanna. 

1788, Dec. 7. Susanna, daughter of Philip Stiely, born Nov. 3, 1788. 

Sponsors, Ernst Witmoyer and Margareth Fellebahmin. 

1789, Mar. 29. Charlotte Catharine, daughter of Henry Stoetzer, born 

Mar. 1, 1789. Sponsors, Christian Young and Elizabeth. 
1789, May 10. Christina, daughter of George Stephen, born Oct. 25, 

1788. Sponsors, John Strunk and Anna Maria. 
1789, May 10. Anna Maria, daughter of Dietrich, born Jan. 26, 1789. 

Sponsors, Auna Maria Arbegast. 

1789, Sept. 20. Jacob, son of Nicholas Stouch, born Sept. 8, 1789. 

Sponsors, Paul Ernst and Catharine. 

1790, Jan. 1. Maria Magdalena, daughter of Jacob Schaeffer and 

Margareth. Sponsors, John Scheiuer and Maria Magdalena 
Lachering. 

1790, Feb. 28. John William, son of Philip Spohn and Anna Maria, 
Nov. 26, 1789. Sponsors, John Henry Spohn and Catharine. 

1790, Mar. 15. Barbara, daughter of Nicholas Schaeffer and Catharine, 
born Feb. 28, 1790. Sponsors, Christian Richard and Barbara. 

1790, Mar. 28. Elizabeth, a daughter of Christian Schaeffer and Eliza- 
beth, born Mar. 3, 1790. Sponsor, Julian Schaeffer. 

1790, Nov. 7. John, son of Adam Spohn and Margareth, born Aug. 24, 

1790. Sponsors, John Spohn and Anna Maria. 

1791, April 23. William, son of John Scharman and Catharine, born 

April 17, 1791. Sponsors, Peter Ruth and Margareth. 

1791, Aug. 3. Catharine, daughter of Chi'istian Spengler and Eliza- 

beth, born July 12, 1791. Sponsors, David Richard and Catharine. 

1791, Sept. 18. Anna Maria Margareth, daughter of Peter Seidel and 
Anna Maria, born Sept. 7, 1791. Sponsor, Margareth Christina. 

1791, Sept. 25. William, son of Christopher Satler and Sophia, bora 
Sept 7, — . Sponsors, Nicholas Stouch and Margareth. 

1791, Sept. 28. John Hanry, son of Henry Stitzer and Maria, born Sept. 

2, 1791. Sponsors, Christian Young and Elizabeth Magdalena. 

1792, Jan. 8. Michael, son of Christian Streyheren, born Nov. 28, 

1791. Sponsor, Nicholas Schaeffer. 

1792, April 5. John, son of William Steter and Christina, born Jan. — . 
Sponsor, John Mohn. 

1792, April 29. Daniel, son of John Stoudt, born Dec. 31, 1791. Spon- 
sors, John Bernheisel and Catharine. 

1792, April 29. Daniel, son of Christian Schaeffer, born Jan. 12, 1792. 
Sponsors, Daniel Ziegler and Christina. 



116 ST. John's (hain's) refoemed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1792, April 29. John, sou of Jacob Schaefifer, born Mar. 15. 1791. 
Sponsor, Henry Werheim. 

1792. April 29. John, son of Philip Spayd, born Feb. IS, 1792. Spon- 
sors, John Michel and Elizabeth. 

1792, May 17. John, son of David Spatz. born April 9, 1792. Sponsors, 
Peter Reedy and Anna Margareth. 

1792, May 17. Elizabeth, daughter of Conrad Spatz, born April 16,- 

1792. Sponsors, William and Elizabeth. 

1793, April 4. William, son of Frederick Schweimler, born Mar. 18, 

1793. Sponsors, William Fisher and Margareth. 

1793, May 20. Francis, son of Philip Stiely, born April 16, 1793. 
Sponsor, Francis Meyer. 

1793, Aug. IS. John, son of Michael Schaeffer, born June 28, 1793. 

John Brady. 

1794, Jan. 12. John, son of Nicholas Schaeffer, born Dee. 1. 1793. 

Sjionsor, John Lerch. 

1794, Jan. 25. Sarah, daughter of Ludwig Stichler, born Aug. 25,- 

1793. Sponsor, Sarah Fisher. 

1794, Mar. 16. David, son of David Spatz, born Jan. 20. 1794. Spon- 
sors, David Haiu and Barbara. 

1794, April 6. John George, son of Christian Spengler. born Dec. 17, 

1793. Sponsors. John George Spengler and Barbara. 

1794, June 29. Susanna, daughter of Christian Schaeffer, born May 21, 

1794. Sponsors. John Lash and Susanna. 

1794, Oct. 12. John, son of Andrew Smith, born July 31, 1794. Spon- 

sor. John Goelz. 

1794, Nov. 2. John .Jacob, son of Henry Schaeffer, born Sept. 4. 1794. 

Sponsors, .John Kessler and Susanna. 

1795, Aug. 23. William, son of Michael Schaeffer, born June 7, 1795. 

Sponsor, William Schaeffer. 

1795, Aug. 23. Anna Matia, daughter of Peter Schauer, born Feb. 21, 

1795. Sponsors, Jacob Ivaucher and Anna Maria. 

1795, Sept. 13. Daniel, son of Philip Stiely. born Aug. 23. 1795. Spon- 
sors, William Fisher and Margareth. 

1795, Oct. 4. John, son of Conrad Spatz, born Aug. 28, 1795. Spon- 

sors, John Fritz and Elizabeth Marschall. 

1795, Dec. 6. Abraham, sou of Henry Schaeffer, born Oct. 30, 1795. 

Sponsors, Michael Schaeffer. 

1795, Dec. 6. Leah, daughter of Jacob Schaeffer, born Nov. 16, 1795. 

Sponsor, Catharine Ruth. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 117 

Date ofBaptism 

1705, Deo. G. Jacob, son of Nicholas Schaeffer, born Nov. 15, — . 

Sponsors, Jacob Kaucher and Anna Maria. 

1796, Dec. IS. Adam, son of Christian Spengler, born Oct. 14. 1796. 

Sponsor, Adam Bohn. 

1797, April 2. William, son of David Spatz. born Jan. 2, 1797. Spon- 

sors, William Michel and Elizabeth. 
1797, April 23. Catharine, daughter of Anna Maria Schaeffer. born 

Mar. 11, 1797. Sponsor. Catharine Hain. 
1797, Aug. 6. Michael, son of Michael Schaeffer, born June 9, 1797. 

Sponsor, Paul Maurer. 
1797, Deo. 10. Nelly, daughter of William Schaeffer, born Nov. 5, 1797. 

Sponsors. Michael Schaeffer and Nelly. 

1797, Dec. 31. Antonius. son of Andrew Smith, born Oct. 17, 1797. 

Sponsors, John Stamm and Elizabeth Faust. 

1798, June 17. Catharine, daughter of Philip Stiely, born May 25, 1798. 

Sponsors, conrad Orth and Catharine. 
1798, July 29. Anna, daughter of Jacob Schaeffer, born April 20, 1798. 

Sponsor. Elizabeth Gabel. 

1798, Oct. 21. Absolom, son of William Schlheimer, born Sept. 23, 

1798. Sponsors, Conrad Brach and Elizabeth. 

1799, Mar. 17. John, son of Jacob Strunk, born Jan. 1, 1799. Sponsors, 

Philip Fisher and Susanna. 
1799, Mar. 25. Elizabeth, daughter of William Stiely, born Feb. 15, 

1799. Sponsors, John Miller and Elizabeth. 

1799, Oct. 13. Catharine, daughter of William Sehlheimer, born Sept. 

13, 179&. Sponsor John Herschy and Catharine. 

1800, Feb. 16. Jacob, son of Peter Schweichert, born Jan. 5, 1800. 

Sponsors, Daniel Rieser and Julianna. 
1800, Mar. 9. John, son of William Schaeffer, born Jan. 6, 1800. 

Sponsors, John Schaeffer and Magdalena Maurer. 
1800, Mar. 9. Anna Maria, daughter of Anthony Spengler, born Oct. 

14, 1799. Sponsors, Christian Spengler and Anna Maria. 

1800, May 29. Isaac, son of George Stiely, born May 12, 1800. Spon- 
sors, John Faust and Magdalena. This was afterwards Rev. Isaac 
F. Stiely, who died Sept. 13, 1869, in Schuylkill County, Pa. 

1800, Aug. 3. Jacob, son of Jacob Strunk, born June 17, 1800. Spon- 

sors, Philip Spayd and Catharine. 

1800, Oct. 2.5. Peter, son of Philip Stiely, born Oct. 22, 1800. Spon- 
sors, Peter Hain and Magdalena. 

1800, Dec. 26. Nelly, daughter of Jacob Schaeffer, born Oct. 8, 180O, 

Sponsors, Henry Hemsing and Margareth. 

1801, Feb. 8. Elizabeth, daughter of Michael Schaeffer, born Nov. 16, 

1800. Sponsor, Elizabeth Schaeffer. 



118 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

ISOl, Feb. S. Benjamin, son of William Stiely, boru Nov. 23, 1800. 

Sponsors, Abraham Reifsnyder and Catharine. 
1801, April 12. Elizabeth, daughter of John Stamm, born Dec. 12, 

1800. Sponsor, Magdalena Faust. 

1801, Aug. 16. Elizabeth, daughter of Ludwig Sieft", born April 14, 

1801. Sponsor, Susanna Mohn. 

1801, Dee. 25. Magdalena, daughter of Philip Spayd, born Aug. 27, 

1801. Sponsor, Magdalena Lash. 

1802, Mar. 14. John, son of Philip Stiely, born Feb. 9, 1802. Sponsors, 

John Bernheisel and Catharine. 

1802, Mar. 14. Maria Magdalena, daughter of Philip Stiely, Born Feb, 
9, 1802. Sponsors, Peter Ha in and Maria Magdalena. 

1802, June 27. Sarah, daughter of Peter Schaeffer, born Mar. 5, 1802. 
Sponsors, Frederick Hain and Anna Maria. 

1802, Aug. 29. George, son of George Siegenthaler, born June 22, 1802. 
Sponsors, Philip Fisher and Susanna. 

1802, Nov. 21. Catharine, daughter of Leonhard Schaeffer, born Sept. 

14, 1802. Sponsors, Joseph Hain and Catharine. 

1803, Jan. 1. Catharine, daughter of William Stiely, born Sept. 7, 

1802. Sponsor, Catharine Knorr. 

1803, Mar. 6. Elenora. daughter of Michael Schaeffer, born Jan. 13, 

1802. Sponsor, Julianna Schaeffer. 

1803, April 11. Joseph, son of John Schaeffer, born Mar. 8, 1803. Spon- 
sors, John Richard and Magdalena. 

1803, June 12. Adam, son of Jacob Schaeffer, born Aj)ril 11, 1803. 

Sponsors, Ludwig Hoffman and Elizabeth. 

1804, JUpt 22. Catharine, daughter of Daniel Stephens, born Nov. 2, 

1803. Sponsors, Abraham Reifsnyder and Catharine. 

1804, Aug. 12. Susanna, daughter of John Stamm, born July 15, 1804. 
Sponsors, Henry Wolfiuger and Susanna Faust. 

1804, Sept. 23. John, son of John Schaeffer, born Aug. 27, 1804. Spon- 
sors, John Spengler and Elizabeth. 

1804, Oct. 14. Catharine, daughter of Jacob Strunk, boru July 25. 

1804. Sponsor, Catharine Reeser. 

1805, Mar. 10. Catharine, daughter of George Stiely, born Dec. IS, 

1804. Sponsors, Philip Stiely and Catharine. 

1805, Mar. 31. Elenora, daughter of William Schaeffer, born Mar. 2, 

1805. Sponsors, Parents. 

1805, May 12. Isaac, son of William Schaeffer, born Feb. 15, 1805. 
Sponsors, Christian Ruth and Barbara. 

1805, June 2. Catharine, daughter of Michael Schaeffer, born Mar. 17. 

1805. Sponsor, Catharine Knorr. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 119 

Date of Baptism 

1805, Juue 2. Sarah, daughter of George Schliei-t, born Nov. 9, 1804. 

Sponsor, Maria Barbara Foltz. 
1805, Aug. 25. John, son of Anthony Spengler, born July IS, 1805. 

Sponsors, John Ulrich and Catharine. 

1805, Oct. 6. Anna Maria, daughter of Jacob Strunk, born Aug. 20, 

1805. Sponsors, Peter Fisher and Rosina. 

1S06, Aug. 17. Henry, son of William Stiely, born May 6, 1806. Spon- 
sor, Henry Gereth. 

1806, Sept.17. Sarah, daughter of Jacob Schaeffer, born July 17, 1806. 

Sponsor, Susanna Ruth. 
1806, Nov. 9. John, a son of John Stamm, born Sept. 30, — . Spon- 

sors, John Lash and Elizabeth. 

1806, Nov. 9. Catharine, daughter of John Schaeffer, born Oct. 15, 

1806. Sponsors, Parents. 

1807, Mat 17. Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob Spengler, born Mar. 26, 

1807. Christian Spengler and Elizabeth. 

1807, July 19. Philip, son of Philip Stiely, born May 23, 1807. Spon- 
sor, Francis Meyer. 

1807, July 19. Esther, daughter of Michael Schaeffer, born Mar. 28, 
1807. Sponsor Frederick Witmer and Maria. 

1807, Sept. 20. Sausanna, daughter of John Snyder, born Aug. 9, 1807. 
Sponsors, Peter Bertram and Catharine. 

1807, Sept. 1. Anna Maria, daughter of Peter Stoudt, born June — 1807. 

Sponsors, Peter Gerhart and Catharine. 

1808, Junes. Jacob, son of William Schaeffer, born Sept. 26, 1807. 

Sponsor, Jacob Stoudt. 

1808, Mar. 6. John, son of George Stiely, born Jan. 23, 1808. Spon- 

sor, John Faust. 

1808, May S. Margareth, daughter of Michael Seitzinger and Mar- 

gareth, born Mar. 2, 180S. Sponsor, Margareth Ruth. 

1808, May 8. Joseph, son of William Stiely and Catharine, born Jan. 

11, 1808. Sponsors, Henry Knorr and Catharine. 

1808, Sept. 17. Leah, daughter of John Snyder, born Aug, 14, 1808. 

Sponsors. Henry Fisher and Catharine. 

1809, Mar. 29. Samuel, son of Peter Stahl, born Nov. 4, 1808. Spon- 

sors, Parents. 

1809, July 22. Benjamin, son of Leonhard Schaeffer, born May 31, 
1809. Sponsors, Benjamin Hain and Elizabeth. 

1809, Sept. 3. Anna, daughter of Michael Schaeffer, born June 29, 
1809. Sponsor, Magdalena Ruth. 

1809, Oct. 14. Rebecca, daughter of Adam Spohn, born July 15, 1809. 

Sponsor, Sarah Spohn. 



120 ST John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1S09. Oct. 15. Rachel, daughter of John Snyder, born Sept. 4, 1809. 

Sponsor, Susanna Lerch. 

T 
1764, Sept. 9. Anna Margareth, daughter of Gerhardt Thomas and 

jNIagdalena, born Aug. 18, 1764. Sponsor, Anna Margareth Serrs- 

sinbach. 
1774, May 23. John, son of Abraham Trostel. Sponsors, Christian 

Benz and Anna Maria. 
1776, Feb. 18. George, son of Abraham Trostel. Sponsors, George 

Ruth and Anna Maria. 
1782, Mar. 31. Elizabeth, daughter of Abraham Trostel, born Feb. 28, 

1782. Sponsors, Peter Dechert and Catharine. 
1782, Dec. 15. Anna Maria, daughter of John Tobias, born Nov. 15, 

1782. Sponsors, Peter Young and Christina. 

1791, June 6. Anna Eva. daughter of Peter Thiht, age 8 days. Spon- 

sor, Anna Maria Faust. 

U 
1774. Oct. 2. William, son of William Flrich. Sponsors, Christian 

Michael and Margareth. 
1789, June 21. Daniel, son of Philip Ulrich. five week» old on Friday. 

Sponsors. Henry Fisher and Christina. 

1789, Dec. 27. Elizabeth, daughter of John Ulrich. Six weeks old. 

Sponsor, Catharine Spayd. 

1792, April 29. Elizabeth, daughter of Philip Ulilch. born June 9, 1792. 

Sponsors. Balthaser Flrich and Susanna. 
1800, Mar. 30. William, son of Balthaser Ulrich. born Dec. 20, 1799. 

Sponsors, William Schaeffer and Margareth. 
1805, April 21. Jacob, son of George Unger, Nov. 4, 1804. Sponsors, 

Frederick Hain and Anna. 

V 

1772, May 3. Adam, son of Adam Vogel. Sponsors, Michael Fisher 

& Catharine. 

W 

1758, Jan. 15. Henry, son of Christopher Weichner (Witner) and 

Christina, born Dec. 28, 1757. Sponsors, Henry Steehr and Mar- 
gareth Kuhl. 

1759, Dec. 25. John Christopher, son of Christopher Wittuer and 

Christina, born Nov. 12, 1757. Sponsors, George Heftt and Dororhea. 

1759, — ■ son of Henry Woerem. born July 28, 1759. Sponsor. 

John Woerem. 

1764, George, sou of George Werheim and Maria, born Mar. 

21, 1764. Sponsors, Conrad Werheim and Ursula. 




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ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 121 

Date of Baptism 

1765, April 7. Johu, sou of Christopher Wittuer and Christina, born 

Mar. 22, 1765. Sponsors, Ulrich Richard and wife. 
1765, Aug. IS. Michael, sou of Frederick Weitzel and Anna Maria, 

born July 3, 1765. Sponsors, Michael Grauel and Anna Maria 

Epler. 
1765, Nov. 18. Maria Margareth, daughter of Henry Werheim and 

Catharine, born Nov. 10, 1765. Sponsors, Yost Philip Meyer and 

Maria Margareth. 
1765, dec. 1. Angelia, daughter of Henry Wendel and Anna Maria, 

born Nov. 17, 1765. Sponsors, John Ecliert and Angelia. 

1766, — — Eve Elizabeth, daughter of George Werheim and Maria, 

Born Sept. 14. 1766. Sponsors, A^alentine Miller aud Eva. 

1769, Mar. 26. Philip, sou of George Werheim and Maria, born Mar. 

24, 1769. Sponsor. Philip Werheim. 
1769, Mar. 26. Anna Maria, daughter of Greorge Werheim and Maria, 

born Mar. 24, 1769. Sponsors, Francis Fisher and Ursula Werheim. 
1769, April 2. Maria Margareth, daughter of John Ludwig Waldman 

and Catharine, Born April 2, 1769. Sponsors Ulrich Michel and 

Maria Margai'eth. 
1772, May 3. Catharine, daughter of George Werheim. Sponsor, 

Catharine Filtzmeyer. 
1772, July 26. Magdaleua. daughter of Henry Wendel. Sponsor, Mag- 

dalena Gabel, 
1772, Aug. 16. Elizabeth, daughter of Philip Werheim. Sponsor, 

Ursula Werheim. 
1772. Aug. 16. John Peter, son of Thomas Will. Sponsors Peter Reedy 

aud Anna Margareth. 

1772, Oct. 18. Catharine, daughter of John Wolf, Sponsor, Veronica 

Kropp. 

1773, Mar. 9. John, son of Fredericli Weitzel. Sponsors, John Gel- 

singer and Rosina. 

1773, April 5. Margareth Will. Agaed 21 years. 

1774, April 4. Anthony, son of Gottfried Womer. Sponsors Antonl 

Lambrecht and Anna Maria. 

1774, April 17. Maria Catharine, daughter of Ludwig Waldman. Spon- 
sors. Adam Mell and Anua Maria. 

1774, May 23. Juliana, daughter of Frederick Weitzel. Sponsor, 
Juliana Marschall, 

1774, June 19. Cathariue, daughter of Thomas Willy. Sponsors, Chris- 
topher Lerch and Catharine. 

1774. Aug. 21. Margareth, daughter of George Werheim. Sponsors, 
Conrad Werheim aud Ursula. 
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122 ST. John's (main's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1775, Mar. 26. Catharine, daiifgter of John Wiz or Witz. Sponsor. 

Catharine Eichard. 

1775, April 15. Elizabeth, daughter of Henry Weis. 

1775, April 15. Samuel, sou of Henry Weis. 

1775, April 15. Jacob, son of Henry Weis. 

1775, April 15. Magdalena, daughter of Henry Weis. 

1775, April 15. Henry, son of Henry Weis. 

1775, April 15. John George, son of Henry Weis. Sponsors, Francis 

Krick and Maria. 
1776^ Maria Elizabeth, daughter of Gottfried Wommer. Spon- 
sors, Christian Spengler and Maria Elizabeth. 

1776, June 23. Christian, son of Thomas Will. Sponsors, Christian 

Spengler and Elizabeth. 

1777, Mar. 2. Elizabeth, daughter of George Werheim. Siwnsor^ 

Elizabeth Brown. 
1779, Aug. 22. Conrad, Henry Werner. Sponsors. Conrad Moyer and: 

Elizabeth. 
1779, Oct. 3. Catharine, daughter of John Weid. Sponsors, Sem Cox. 

and Catharine. 

1779, Nov. 14. Maria Christina, daughter of George Werheim. Spon- 

sor, Maria Schwangerin. 

1780, Nov." 26. Margareth. daughter of Peter Weid. Sponsors. Dietrich 

Frantzeler ^nd Elizabeth Margareth. 

1780, Dec. 17. Jacob, sou of John Witz. Sponsor, Jacob Krick. 

1781, Sept. 16. Margareth. daughter of Henry Werner, born Sept.7^ 

1781. Sponsor, Margareth Schaeffer. 

1781, Oct. 7. Anna Maria, daughter of Jacob Wurtenberger. Spon- 

sors, George Wurtenberger and Anna Maria Eugel. 

1783, Aug. 3. Catharine, daughter of Henry Werber, born July 17^ 

1783. Sponsors, Valentine Beyer and Christina. 

1783, Aug. 3. Christina, daughter of Henry Werner, born July 17^ 

1783. Sponsor, Christina Beyer. 

1784, Mar. 14. Philip, son of Nicholas Waldman, born Jan. 23, 1784. 

Sponsors, Philip Stiely and Catharine. 
1784, April 11. Catharine, daughter of Jacob wurtenberger, born Dec. 

17, 1783. Sponsors, William Engel and Margareth. 
1784, April 24. John, son of John Witz, born Mar. 28, 1784. Sponsors^ 

John Richard and Magdalena. 

1784, July 25. Nicholas, son of Nicholas Walleisen, born July 4, 1784» 

Sponsors, Nicholas Stouch and Maria Margareth. 

1785, May 1. William, son of Adam Wurtenberger, born April 8, 1785. 

Sponsors, William Ferntzeler and Maria Wurtenberger. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 123 

Date of Baptism 

17S5, Oct. oO. Barbara, daughter of Jacob Wnrdeiiberger, born Sept. 

27, — . Sponsors, John Adam Spohn and Barbara Riemin. 
17S7, Feb. 2.5. Anna Barbara, daughter of Michael Walleise, 5 weeks 

old yesterday. Sponsor, Margareth Haas. 
1787, April 8. Maria Barbara, daughter of Wendel Weinhold, born 

Jan. 12, 1787. Sponsor, Maria Elizabeth Fisher. 
1787, July 8. John Adam, son of John Adam Wurtenberger, born June 

20, 1787. Sponsor, John Adam Wurtenberger. 

1787, Sept. 2. Michael, son of Michael Witmoyer. born April 6, 1787. 

Sponsors, Ernst Witmoyer and Margareth Feldbahm. 

1787, Mar. 23. John, son of William Waldschmitt, born Jan. 12, 1787. 

Sponsors, John Waldschmitt and Susanna. 
17oft, Dec. 7. Catharine, daughter of Nicholas Waltz, born Nov. 1, 

1788. Spon.sors, John Adam Ruth and Elizabeth. 

1788, Dec. 7. Catharine Elizabeth, daughter of Francis Witmeyer, 

born Nov. 29, 1788. Sponsors, Philip Stiely and Catharine Elizabeth. 
1788, Dec. 7. Catharine, daughter of John Waldschmitt, born Oct. 

27, 1788. Sponsors. William Waldschmitt and. Barbara. 

1788, Dec. 26. John George, son of William Wheeler. Sponsors, 

Frederick Bechtel and Sarah. 

1789, April 20. John Jacob, son of John Waltz, born Mar. 31, 1789. 

John Jacob Bollman and Susanna Haas. 

1789, May 10. Anna Catharine, daughter of Michael Witmoyer, born 
Dec. 6, 1788. Sponsors, Francis Witmoyer and Catharine. 

1789, June 21. Christina, daughter of John Weber, born April 3, 17S9. 

Sponsors, John Brein and Christina. 

1790, Mar. 11. John George, son of John Weber and Anna Maria, bom 

Nov. 30, 1789. Sponsors, George Werheim and Anna Maria. 

1790, April 2. Maria Wiugertin wife of Adam Kauken, aged 23 years, 

2 months and 5 days. Sponsors, Henry Spohn and Anna Maria. 

1790, June 20. John, son of Ernst Witmoyer and Margareth, born May 
20. — . Sponsors, Job Rescher and Catharine. 

1790, June 20. Juliana, daughter of John Francis Witmoyer and Cath- 
arine, born April 5, 1790. Sponsor, Aiitelle Witmoyer. 

1790, June 20. Daniel, son of Werner Weitzel and Barbara, born May 

11, 1790. Sponsors, Frederick Weitzel and Anna Maria. 

1791, Feb. 21. Jacob, son of Edward Weide and Christina, born Feb. 

— 1790. Sponsors. Parents. 

1791. Feb. 21. Harriet, daughter of Michael Wand and Elizabeth, born 

Feb. 14, 1791. Sponsor, Hannah Schanin. 
1791, April 3. John, son of Michael Witmeyer and Anna Maria, born 

Jan. 30, 1791. Sponsors, George Adam and Autiila. 



124 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1791, Oct. 30. William, .son of Ernst Witmeyer and Margareth. Spon- 

sors, Francis Witmoyer and Catharine. 

1792, April 29. Daniel, son of Francis Witmoyer, born Jan. 17, 1792. 

Sponsors, Pliilip Stiely and Catharine. 

1793, Sept. 29. Daniel, son of John Witz, born Aug. 31. 1793. Sponsors, 

Daniel Maurer and Elizabeth. 

1793, Sept. 29. Elizabeth, daughter of Ernst Witmoyer, born Sept. 9, 
1793. Sponsor, Elizabeth Dechert. 

1793, Oct. 20. Maria Elizabeth, daughter of William Wesener, born 

Jan. 20, 1792. Sponsors, Peter Metz and Maria. 

1794, Mar. 10. Elizabeth, daughter of Francis Witmoyer. born Dec. 11, 

1793. Sponsors, Ern.st Witmeyer and Margareth. 

1794, Aug. 31. Anna Maria, daughter of Werner Weitzel, born July 19, 

1794. Sponsors, Parents. 

1794, Nov. 2. Anna Maria, daughter of Henry Werheim, born Sept. 

17, 1794. Sponsors, John Roescher and Catharine. 

1794, Nov. 2. John, son of Balthaser Witmer, born Sept. 13, 1794. 

Sponsors, John Lamm and Margareth. 

1795, April 19. Magdaleua, daughter of Ernst Witmeyer, born Feb. 25, 

1795. Sponsors, John Faust and Magdalena. 

1795, Sept. 23. Susanna, daughter of John Witz. born Aug. 8, 1795. 

Sponsor, Anna Maria Faust. 
1795, Oct. 1. Barbara, daughter of Henry Weis. born Mar. 6. 1778. 

1795, Oct. 1. Salome, daughter of Henry Weis. born July 10, 1780. 

1795, Oct. 4. John, son of Henry Weis, vorn Feb. 20. 1785. 

1795, Oct. 4. Susanna, daughter of Henry Weis. born Nov. 12, 1782. 

1796, Mar. 20. Elizabeth, daughter of Francis Witmeyer, born Feb. 22, 

1796. Sponsors, Parents. 

1796, Sept. 25. Isaac, son of Werner Weitzel, born Mar. 14, 1796. 

Sponsors, Parents. 

1797, Jan. 8. Elizabeth, daughter of Henry Werheim. born Nov. 4, 

1796. Sponsors, Jacob Schaeffer and Margareth. 

1797, .Jan. 29. Anna Maria, daughter of Ernst Witmoyer. born Jan. 17, 

1797. Sponsors, Conrad Kershner and Anna Maria. 

1797, May 14. John, son of Jacob Weidman, born April 6, 1797. Spon- 
sors, John Gelsiuger and Rosina. 

1797, Aug. 27. Joseph, sou of Michael Weitzel. Sponsors. Parents. 

1798, Jan. 1. Thomas, son of Werner Weitzel, born Oct. 16, 1797. 

Sponsors Frederick Weitzel and Anna JNIaria. 
1798, Jan. 1. Margareth, daughter of Werner Weitzel, born Oct. 16, 

1797. Sponsors, Parents. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 125 

Date of Baptism 

1798, April 15. Joseph, sou of John Witz, born Nov. 14, 1797. Spon- 
sors, Philip Faust and Elizabeth. 

1798, may 27. Francis, son of Ernst Witmeyer, born May 9, 1798. 
Sponsor, Francis Meyer. 

1798, May 27. George Ernst, son of Ernst Witmoyer, born May 9. 1798. 

SiX)nsors, Christian Ruth and Barbara. 

1799, Feb. 24. Maria Charlotte, daughter of Frederick Witmeyer, born 

— . Sponsors, Antoni Marx and Maria Charlotte. 
1799, May 13. Catharine, daughter of Henry Werheim, born Dec. 13, 

1798. Sponsor, Catharine Schaeffer. 

1799, Oct. 13. John, son of Barbara Weis. born Aug. 11, 1799. Spon- 

sors, John Lash and Susanna. 

1800, Feb. 16. John, son of Werner Weitzel, born Sept. 21, 1799. 

Sponsors, Frederick Weitzel and Anna Maria. 
1800, Feb. 16. Hannah, daughter of Christian Weitzel, born Dec. 22, 

1799. Sponsor, Anna Maria Weitzel. 

1800, June 22. Adam, son of Ernst Witmeyer, born May 30, 1800. 
Sponsors, Adam Ruth and Catharine. 

1800. Sept. 14. John, son of William Werner, born Aug. 13, 1800. 

Sponsor's, John Reber and Catharine. 

1801, May 3. John, son of Jacob Weidman, born Dec. 21, 1800. 

Sponsors, Parents. 
1801, Dec. 20. John, son of Henry Werheim, born Oct. 20, 1801. 
Sponsor, Adam Spohn. 

1801, Dec. 20. Henry, son of Henry Werheim, born Oct, 20, 1801. 

Sponsor, Henry Greth. 

1802, Jan. 31. William, son of William Werner, born Dec. 16, 1801. 

Sponsor, Andrew Werner. • 
1802, May 16. Maria Catharine, daughter of Frederick Witmer, born 
Mar. 24, 1802. Sponsors, Frederick Hain and Maria Catharine. 

1802, Oct. 10. Catharine, daughter of Christian Werth, born May 31, 

1802. Sponsors, John Klopp and Catharine. 

1803, Dec. 4. Thomas, son of William Werner, born Oct. 29, 1803, 

Sponsors, Thomas Reber and Elizabeth. 

1804, April 29. Catharine, daughter of Frederick Witmer, born Jan. 14, 

1804. Sponsors. John Eckert and Catharine. 

1804, May 19. William, son of Henry Werheim, born Mar. 17, 1804. 
Sponsors, Parents. 

1804, Aug. 12. Daniel, son of Ernst Witmoyer, born June 3, 1804. 

Sponsors, Ludwig Hoffman and Elizabeth. 

1805, July 14. Anna Margareth, daughter of John Wenrich, age, nearly 

10 weeks old. Sponsor, Anna Margareth Hain. 



126 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1805, Dec. S. Henry, son of Wiilliam Werner, born Sept. 29, 1805. 

Sponsors, Henry Werner and Magdalena. 

3S06, Oct. 9. Daniel, son of Daniel Weltner, born Nov. 14, 1804. 

Spousor.s, Parents. 

1807, April 26. Isaac, son of Ernst Witmoyer, l>oru Feb. 6. 1807. Spon- 

sors. William Fisher and Margareth. 

1808, May 20. Jolin, son of frederick Wittner, born Mar. 14, 1808. 

Sponsors, John Klopp and Catharine. 
1808, Oct. 24. Henry, son of Henry Werheim, born Oct. 24, — . Spon- 

sors, Parents. 

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1776, Aug. 4. Jacob, son of Jacob Young. Sponsors, Jacob Lefler 

& Elixabeth. 

1779, Aug. 22. Samuel, son of Peter young. S. Christian Schaeffer 

& Elixabeth. 
1782, Jan. 1. John Peter, son of Peter Young. Born Nov. 13, 1781. 

Sponsors, John Michael and Elizabeth. 
1797, Mar. 12. John, son of John Young, born Jan. 27, 1797. Sponsor, 

John Haag. 

1797, Oct. 29. Sarah, daughter of John Young, born Sept. 21, 1797. 

Sponsors, David Metz and Sarah. 
1771, Oct. 28. Maria Margareth, Daughter of Jacob Young. Sponsors, 

Peter Euth and Maria Margareth. 
1802, April 25. Nelly, daughter of John Young, born Mar. 5, 1802. 

Sponsors, Vonrad Kershner and Anna Maria. 

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1780, July 2. John, son of Daniel Ziegler. Sponsors, Ludwig Frantz 

and Elizabeth. 
1780, Sept. 24. Margareth, daughter of Peter Zimmerman. Sponsors, 
Dietrich Ferentzeler and Margareth. 

1780, Sept. 24. Daniel, son of Peter Zimmerman. Sponsors, Jacob 

Wurtenberger and Catharine Engel.- 

1781, Jan. 7. Dorothea, daughter of George Ziegler. Sponsors, Will- 

iam Sehlheimer and Dorothea Elizabeth. 

1781, Dec. 9. Catharine, Daughter of Daniel Ziegler. 8 days old last 

Thursday. Sixtnsors, William Brown and Catharine. 

1782, Mar. 24. Maria Elizabeth, daughter of George Ziegler, born Mar. 

5, 1782. Sponsor, Maria Elizabeth Sehlheimer. 
1793, Sept. 29. Anna Maria, daughter of Daniel Ziegler, born July 3, 

1793. Sponsors, Christian Schaeffer and Elizabeth. 
1796, June 12. Susanna, daughter of Daniel Ziegler, born Jan. 14, 1790. 

Sponsors, Jacob Klopp and Catharine. 

1798, July 29. Daniel, son of Daniel Ziegler, born April 3, 1798. Spon- 

sors, Peter Hetrich and Catharine. 

1800, may 11. Anna Maria Zimmerman, age about 15 years. 

1802, Jan. 31. George, son of Daniel Ziegler, born Dec. 29, 1801. 
Sponsors, John Kloop and Catharine. 

1806, April 9. Jacob, son of Henry Zeller, born Feb, 24, 1806. Spon- 

sor, Jacob Davis. 

1808, April 15. Peter, son of Henry Zeller, born Feb. 22, 1808. Spon- 
sor, Peter Faust. 



Third Period— 1810-1834. 



Rev. Philip Mayer. 

Philip Mayer was a son of George Mayer and Euphronia, nee 
Kercher, and the name of his grandfather was John Mayer, who 
<;ame to America in 1750 from that part of Germany known as 
Upper Host in Rhine Bairen. He was born in Tulpehocken town- 
ship, Berks county, Pennsylvania, May 12, 1783. His parents 
were in moderate circumstances. The richest dowery they left him 
was his early consecration to God in the ordinance of holy bap- 
tism, and the heaviest loss he sustained was the early death of 
his father and mother, leaving him, when only five years old, a 
homeless orphan. A kindly- disposed uncle, Mr. Jacob Stetler, 
■was appointed over him as guardian. He attended, as well as he 
could, to his early education. At the age of fourteen he was 
thoroughly instructed by his pastor in the doctrine of the Heidel- 
berg Catechism, and after sustaining a very creditable examina- 
tion he was confirmed and received into full communion with th« 
German Reformed Church. It was while attending this blessed 
instruction that a desire of becoming a minister of the Gospel was 
awakened in his youthful breast. His heart was deeply affected 
and his mind powerfully exercised in this direction, but there 
were great difficulties in the way of realizing these fond wishes. 
In his very soul he had consecrated himself to the blessed work 
of preaching the Gospel, but how to prepare himself for the sacred 
office he knew not. The call to the ministry he felt and ac- 
knowledged, but there was neither friend nor money to educate 
him for the solemn and responsible work. After exhausting all 
his own resources, and doing what he could to improve his mind 
and prepare himself for his future calling, he providentially made 
the acquaintance of the venerable pastor of the German Reformed 
Church in the city of Baltimore. He was generously encouraged 
to come to the city in order to pursue his studies, and thus pre- 
pare himself for the holy ministry. Receiving some assistance 
from a pious and benevolent maiden lady, he started off with a 
glad heart and a thankful spirit for the city of Baltimore, and 
there prosecuted his theological studies under the care and tuition 
of the learned and accomplished Dr. C. L. Becker. 

In May, 1809, at the Synod of Hagerstown, a regular call 
from Pine Grove township, Schuylkill county. Pa., to Mr. Mayer 
was presented to Synod. A committee, consisting of Revs. Ra- 
hauser, Faber and Helfifenstein, Sr., was appointed to examine 



128 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

him. The examination be'ng satisfactory, he was formally li- 
censed and ordained to the holy ministry. 

On the 24th of .June, 1809, he preach^-d his introductory ser- 
mon in St. Paul's Church on Summon Hill. 

On the 23d of April, 1809, he was married to Miss Esther 
Diffenbacher. He lived with the partner of his life in this holy 
estate about forty years. This union was blessed with six sons 
and three daughters. His wife and four of his children preceded 
him to the eternal world. To the end of his life did his soul re- 
joice that he had at least one son, the Rev. L. J. Mayer, to main- 
tain the family name in the list of God's servants. 

His long life and ministry are fraught with deepe-t interest. 
He served quite a number of congregations, and some of them for 
nearly half a century. He preached to the following congrega- 
tions in Berks county: Hain's, three years; Middlebury, two; 
Belleman's, twenty; Hamburg, twenty- five; Blue Mountain, 
three, and St. Michael's, forty-three. Zion's, which was nearest 
his home, he served forty-eight years. 

When he commenced his labors in the ministry in Schuylkill 
county, the country was yet a wilderness. Many a rough and 
uncultivated region had to be encountered. The country was in- 
fested with wild beasts and the numerous streams were without 
bridges. These streams had to be forded at all seasons. During 
winter the ice had to be broken, and frequently his life was en- 
dangered in crossing the swollen streams. . Wet, cold and shiver- 
ing, he often had to enter the church where there was neither 
stove nor fire. Sometimes he heard the screams of wild beasts 
prowling along his pathway and seeking his life. Those were 
trying times and required brave hearts in the men who were to 
go about these wild districts. On the 10th of .July, 1870, after a 
brief illness, Father Mayer peacefully closed his earthly career 
and gently fell asleep in Jesus, aged 87 years. 1 month and 28 
days. He is buried at Orwigsburg in the Reformed cemetery. 

Rev. William Pauli. 

Rev. William Pauli, the son of Rev. Philip Reinhold Pauli 
and his wife Elizabeth, nee Musch, was born March 9, 1792, in 
Skippack township, Montgomery county, Pa., where his father was 
then pastor. In the year 1793 his father removed to Reading, Pa. , 
taking charge of the German Reformed Church in that place and 
of five or six other congregations in the surrounding country. 
Here young Pauli grew up and prosecuted his studies under thfr 
direction of his father, who was a man of learning, and had 
opened a select Latin and French school in the place. 

In the year 1812 young Pauli was licensed to preach the Gos- 
pel, and in 1816 ordained to the office of the holy ministry, hav- 
ing succeeded his father, who died in 1815, in the pastorate of the 
Reading charge. In this field he continued to labor, in connec* 



ST. johk's (hain's) reformed church. 12& 

tion with the Synod of the Reformed Church, up to the year 
1844, when his name was stricken from the Hst of ministers. 

APPROVAL OF KEVIVALS BY THE CLASSES AND SYNOD. 

"Lebanon Classis went farther than any of the others. It not 
only endorsed revivals, but attacked their opposers. When Dr. 
Bucher, the pastor at Reading, was charged by some of his mem- 
bers with departing from Reformed custom by having revival, the 
Classis most decidedly upheld him and sharply rebuked his op- 
ponents. It went farther than this. It ordered prayer meetings 
to be introduced into the congregations. And when Rev. Wil- 
liam Pauli refused, he was disciplined for contumacy. His name 
was finally dropped from the Classis." 

Rev. Pauli was quite popular in hi=? day. Though no longer a 
member of Synod, he continued to preaoh in some country con- 
gregations up to the time of his death. He died at his residence 
in Reading, May 20, 1855, aged 63 years, 2 months and 11 days. 

Rev. Pauli belonged to a priestly family, not only his father 
and younger brother, but also his grandfather, Ernst Ludwig 
Pauli, having been ministers in the Reformed Church. He served 
Hain's Church from 1814 to 1816. 

Rev. William Hendel, D. D. 

Rev. Hendel was a son of Dr. Hendel. He was born October 
14, 176S. His father made provision for the education of his 
son. After he had finished his preparatory studies he entered 
Columbia College in New York, where he passed through a regu- 
lar Collegiate course. 

After he had graduated he entered the Theological Seminary 
at New Brunswick, New .Jersey, from which institution he also 
received the degree of Doctor of Divinity at a later period of his 
life, about the year 1828. On the 17th of October, 1792, he was 
examined by a committee of Synod, and on the 30th of April, 
1793, he was ordained to the holy ministry by Synod at its meet- 
ing in Lancaster. 

On the Uth of October, 1793, he preached his introductory- 
sermon in the Tulpehocken Church, and soon afterwards also m 
the several congregations associated with it in that pastoral 
charge. (He preached at Hain's Reformed Church from 1815 to 
1822.) Here, during a period of over twenty-nine years, he ex- 
perienced joy and sorrow; passed through seasons of sunshine 
and storm, and saw good and evil days. During the latter por- 
tion of his ministry here, especially, many opposed him violently 
and persecuted him in a most unrighteous manner; and this, 
with few exceptions, simply because he took a deep interest in 
missions and in the establishment of a Theological Seminary. 
Instead of allowing this opposition to dampen his ardor or lessen 



130 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

his interest in such benevolent enterprises and check his activity 
in the work of the Lord, he concluded to resign his charge of the 
Tulpehocken and Millbach congregations, under the conviction 
that it was his duty to serve God rather than man. 

Rev. Hendel's labors for many years extended over a large 
field, embracing often ten or more congregations. He was a 
regular attendant upon ecclesiastical assemblies of the Church, 
and was a very useful and influential member of Synod at its 
meetings. He was a warm friend of the literary and theological 
institutions of the Church, not only giving his labor and influence 
for their establishment, but contributing more than $1,000 from 
his own private funds towards their permanent endowment. It 
is said by Father Gerhart, who was present, that when, during 
the meeting of Synod at Bedford in 1824, the question on the es- 
tablishment of a Theological Seminary was taken, the vote was a 
tie. Dr. Hendel, who was president, rose and with much feeling 
and emphasis gave the casting vote, saying: "I vote for the Sem- 
inary"; and in allusion to the prevailing opposition to the Semi- 
nary, ad(^ed: "I have broad shoulders and can carry much." 

Dr. Hendel wa" married to Miss Hahn, of Falkner Swamp. 
He left no descendants. His wife preceded him to eternity some 
years. 

Dr. Hendel died at his residence in Womelsdorf , Berks county, 
Pa., on Saturday, July 11, 1846, after an illness of about five 
years. His age was 77 years, 8 months and 27 days. On Tues- 
day, the 14th, he was buried in the Womelsdorf cemetery by the 
side of his wife. 

Rev. Frederick A. Herman. 

Mr. Herman was a son of the Rev. Dr. F. L. Herman. He 
was licensed to preach the Gospel in 1815, and ordained, after 
three years' service, in 1818. 

For some years he was settled as pastor of a number of con- 
gregations in and around New Holland, Lancaster county, Pa. 
He was the pastor of Hain's Reformed Church from 1822 to 1826. 
In 1821 or 1822 he, in connection with some others, left the regu- 
lar Synod and constituted the so-called "Free Synod." His 
name accordingly di^^appeared from the minutes, and does not oc- 
cur again until 1838, when he is reported as stationed at Hartle- 
ton. Union county, Pa. 

He died in Turbotville, Northumberland county. Pa., and is 
buried in the "old" graveyard. He died October 30, 1849, in 
the 54th year of his age. 

Rev. Joseph S. Dubbs, D. D. 

Rev. Joseph S. Dubbs was a son of Daniel Dubbs and his wife 
Elizabeth, a daughter of Matthew Schwenk. They were pious 
God-fearing people. He was born October 16, 1796, in Upper 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 131 

Milford township, Lehigh county, Pa. He was the youngest of a 
family of seven. Having been baptized in early infancy, his par- 
ents were very anxious that he should be properly instructed in 
the doctrine and duties of our holy religion. In an unfinished 
autobiographical sketch lie gives the following account of his 
early Christian training: "During the long winter evenings we 
were required to commit the Catechism, and to read the Psalter 
and the New Testament. On Sunday, when there was no ser- 
vice in the church, we were required to spend the forenoon in 
religious study, but whenever it was possible we went to church 
and listened to the preaching of the Gospel. After we returned 
from church and had taken our dinner, the Bible was brought 
and the chapter from which the text was taken, read and com- 
mented upon. When this was done, we were allowed to enjoy a 
little innocent recreation." 

It was about the time of his confirmation that he also felt an 
earnest longing for the ministry. When his father saw him res- 
olutely bent on attaining his object, he agreed to assist him, and 
rejoiced to see his son a worthy minister of the Gospel. 

He prepared for the ministry under Dr. Herman, who had a 
number of students. In 1822 he was licensed to preach the Gos- 
pel, with special authority to administer the sacraments. He 
was ordained at a Synod held at Kutztown in September, 1823. 

The following experience of Mr. Dubbs is given in the History 
of the Reformed Church in the United States: 

"When Dubbs had been three years under Herman's tuition, 
the latter sent him one cold Sunday morning in winter to preach 
his first sermon in the Church at Limerick. The Church had just 
received from Squire Brook the gift of a stove, an article which 
was almost unknown in the churches of those days and which in 
some localities was regarded as a new and dangerous innovation. 
The good people of Limerick offered no objection to having the 
stove in their Church, though they may have regarded it as 
a piece of useless luxury, but in this instance it was a source of 
very little comfort. The stove, unfortunately, had no pipe, as it 
was found difficult to get one sufficiently long to meet the wants 
of the case. Things were suffered to remain in this condition for 
a considerable time. Fire was made in the stove before every 
service and the smoke permitted to take care of itself. Of course, 
the Church was so full of smoke that the people could hardly see 
the preacher. There he preached his first sermon amid the 
coughing and sneezing of the people. 'And, between nervousness 
and smoke,' he says, 'I almost feared I would choke to death.' 
The people, however, were accustomed to the affiiction and 
assured him that he had no occasion to be discouraged with his 
first sermon." 

The first charge served by Rev. Dubbs consisted of the Wind- 
sor and Weiss Churches, both in Berks county, of which he as- 



132 ST. jOH>'s (hain's) reformed church. 

Slimed chargo in June, 1822; in 1824, Epler's Church and from 
December 17, 1826, to July 10, 1831, Hain's Church, which was 
added to his charge. 

In 1831 Rev. Dubbs accepted a call from the charge in Le- 
high county consisting of the Allentown, Egypt, Union and Jor- 
dan Churches. 

Rev. Dubbs was twice married, the first time, in 1825, to Su- 
san Getz, a daughter of Nicholas Getz, of Berks county; the sec- 
ond time, in 1837, to Mrs. Eleanor Murphy, a daughter of David 
Lerch and his wife Eleanor Jones. The first marriage was 
blessed with three children — one son and two daughters — one of 
whom, Rev. Alfred G. Dubbs, was the pastor of Salem's Reformed 
Church, Allentown. By the second marriage he had two sons, 
the younger dying in childhood; the other. Rev. Joseph H. 
Dubbs, D. D., Professor of Franklin and Marshall College for 
many years. 

Rev. Dubbs remained in full possession of his faculti'^s almost 
to the end of his life. On Sunday, April 8, he worshipped in St. 
Michael's Lutheran Church, and appeared to be in full possessiorv 
of his usual health. On Monday, the 9th, he was, however, 
overcome by paralysis, and he lay in a semi-conscious condition, 
until Saturday evening, April 14, 1877, when he gently breathed 
his last, aged 80 years, 5 months and 28 days. He is buried in 
the Union Cemetery, Allentown. 

Rev. John Hautz. 

Mr. John Hautz studied theology under the Rev. J. P. Shin- 
del, of Sunbury, Pa. He was licensed and ordained in 1828, 
having presented a call from five congregations, located partly in 
Northumberland and partly in Schuylkill county. In this first 
charge he labored very successfully for several years. Thence he 
was called to Bernville, in Berks county, and to the Hain's Re- 
formed Church, where he labored from 1831 up to the time of his 
death, which occurred December 28, 1832, in the thirtieth year 
of his age. He no doubt would have become the regular pastor of 
Hain's Church, had not death removed him from our midst. 

Revs. Augustus L. Herman and Thos. H. Leinbach. 

During 1833 and 1834 the congregation was served by Rev. 
Augustus L. Herman and Rev. Thomas H. Leinbach. 

Rev. Augustus L. Herman was a son of Rev. F. L. Herman, 
D. D., one of the most eminent of our early ministers. Augustus 
was born in Montgomery county. Pa., June 11, 1804. After at- 
tending to the primary education he studied theology under his 
venerable father. In the month of September, 1822, he was or- 
dained to the holy ministry by a committee of what was called 
the "Free Synod," during its sessions in Kutztown, Pa. Soon 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 133 

after entering the ministry Mr. Herman took charge of some 
congregations in the northwestern part of Berks county, including 
Hamburg. This field, with perhaps some slight changes, he con- 
tinued to serve to the end of his life. Rev. Herman was noted as 
a pulpit orator. 

In the year 1848 Rev. Herman was msirried to Miss Catharine 
Fricker, of Reading, Pa. They were blessed with a son and a 
daughter. Mr. Herman died at his residence in the city of Read- 
ing, Pa., December 31, 1872, aged 68 years, 6 months and 20 
days. 

Rev. Thomas Hartman Leinbach was born January 18, 1802, 
in Oley township, Berks county, Pennsylvania. His parents 
were Daniel Leinbach and his wife Mary Magdalene, nee Hart- 
man. When Mr. Leinbach was but fifteen years old his father 
■died. A few years later he was instructed in the doctrines and 
precepts of our holy religion, and confirmed by his pastor, the 
Rev. F. L. Herman, who soon after became also his theological 
preceptor. He was licensed and ordained to the gospel ministry 
by the "Independent Synod," convened at Kutztown, Pa., in the 
fall of 1822. In the month of March, 1826, he accepted a call 
from the Tulpehocken congregation and moved to the parsonage 
attached to the same that spring, retaining still Millbach congre- 
gation as a part of his new charge. At the time of his death his 
charge consisted of six congregations. Rev. Leinbach was famous 
as a "catechist" and as such he was known throughout the Re- 
formed Church. As a preacher he w^as very popular and beloved. 
He was married to Miss Elizabeth Seibert, by whom he had thir- 
teen children. He died in Millersburg, Pa., on Thursday morn- 
ing, March 31, 1864, aged 62 years, 2 months and thirteen days, 
leaving a widow and ten children, with a multitude of spiritual 
•sons and daughters, to mourn their loss. 

On Tuesday, the 5th of April, following, his funeral took 
place. He was buried in the new cemetery attached to the old 
Tulpehocken Church, he being the first one laid in that conse- 
crated ground. 

The First Meeting of the Synod. 

In 1793 the Ooetus of the Reformed Churches of Pennsylva- 
nia was transformed into a Synod. The first meeting of what 
proved to be the Synod was held at Lancaster, April '27, 1793. 
The number of ministers at that time was 22. The ministers 
present were Heudel, HelflFrich, Runkel, Pauli, Rahauser, Faber, 
Mann, Stock, Hautz and Gobreoht. Those noted as absent were 
Dellicker, Otterl)ein, Troldenier, Dubendorf, Weber, Pomp, Gue- 
ting, Blumer and Herman. The statistics of the Church at that 
time of the organization of the Synod were 78 organizations (of 



134 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

them 55 were vacant), and about 15,000 communicants, represent- 
ing perhaps about 40,000 adherents. 

There had been differences between the Pennsylvania Coetua 
and the Church in Holland mainly on two points: 1. The right 
of ordination. This the Holland Fathers had been slow to grant. 
2. A difference of opinion had arisen in regard to education. Our 
Church felt the need of a school at which young men could be 
educated for the ministry. In 1785 Helffrich in a letter asked 
the Holland Fathers that the Pennsylvania Churches be allowed 
to move on this subject. The Coetus of that year, however, is 
careful to intimate that this request was not made with any idea 
o^ separation from Holland, which f^ey say "would be the basest 
ingratitude for all the kindness they had received." Later their 
activity and presence at the opening of the Franklin High School 
at Lancaster in 1787 fanned anew the suspicions of the Holland 
Fathers. 

THE CONFLICT OF LANGUAGES. 

The first great problem that came up was that of language. 
The change from the German language to the English brought up 
serious complications. There is no question that the Church suf- 
fered greatly on account of the intense opposition to the Euglish 
language. She lost many of her influential members, who con- 
nected themselves with English preaching Churches, and it split 
many a congregation into German and English congregations. 
When the English language became the language of the State, it 
was but natural that all legal papers would be written in that 
language, and that the education of the schools had to be in that 
language 

THE SEPARATION OP THE FREE SYNOD. 

This was brought mainly on account of the question of educa- 
tion. There was a certain class of ministers who were anxious to 
legislate, and prescribe rules and regulations, relative to the edu- 
cation of those who were studying for the ministry, and put away 
with all private schools. The founding of a new Seminary met 
with a great deal of opposition, as the majority of the people were 
against anything that pointed to the centralization of any organi 
zation, be it Church or State. This was to be the land of the 
free, and anything that savored at sovereignty met with the great- 
est opposition, for the moment the rule passes away from the peo- 
ple into that of the classes, the ruling becomes arljitrary and the 
in'^ividual liberty becomes circumscribed. 

The adoption of the new Constitution plainly illustrates the 
trend of the Church. This Constitution reveals quite a demo- 
cratic presbyterial form of government, in which the congregation 
has large power. Their distrust of the tendency toward centrali- 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 135 

zation in the old Synod made them incline toward giving large 
rights to the congregation. 

The friends of Dr. Herman began to secede. In the eastern 
part of Berks and Montgomery counties congregation after con- 
gregation withdrew from Synod. The first congregations to se- 
cede, as far as we know, were those of Guldin at Vincent, Coven- 
try and St. Peter's in Chester county ; also the Centre congrega- 
tion in Lancaster county and the Allegheny congregation in 
Berks county. The next congregation was that of Kutztown on 
January 30, 1822. The New Hanover congregation declared it- 
self independent on February 9, 1822, for the same reasons, only 
adding that all this project of the Synod was looked upon as an 
aristocratic method of robbing the members of the Church of their 
freedom. Zion's Church, Alsace township, did so on February 
23, as also did the Trappe congregation in Montgomery county on 
that date. Pottstown declared itself independent on February 28. 
The Rf formed Church of Pike township, Berks county, did so on 
March 2. Thus one by one they left and declared themselves in- 
dependent. In the "Reading Adler" of June 25, 1822, a number 
of the members of the Tulpehocken congregation, among them its 
treasurer, two trustees, three elders, three deacons and 25 members, 
published a note signed in May stating that they would not sup 
port a minister who supported the Seminary. The Tulpehocken 
congregation held a meeting on June 26 and took action against 
the above mentioned memorial, but Dr. Hendel, on account of the 
opposition to the Seminary project, which he championed, resigned 
the Tulpehocken and Miihlbach congregations. It was at this 
period of the Church that Dr Hendel was the pastor of St. John's* 
(Hain's) Reformed Church, and thus the Hain's Church did not 
enter into this controversy. 

It can be said to the credit of Hain's Reformed Church that 
they were never carried away by every wind that blew, nor by 
every doctrine that was promulgated by some fanatical person. 
This is especially true in regard to the Church. Happy is the 
family and the nation where the father gathers his children around 
himself and instructs them in the Bible and the Catechism, and 
brings them up in love, in prayer and in the admonition of the 
Lord. 

Ingratitude is one of the basest traits that can be stamped on 
human character, but of this sin this congregation never was 
guilty. The people that came into this locality came from the 
Netherlands and from Holland. They remembered the trials and 
sufferings, but above all what the Fathers in Holland did for them 
in the way of books and money. They called to mind how the 
Fathers in Holland called on them as they were about to leave 



136 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

their native country for America, when they knelt in prayer and 
heard these blessed words: "May God bless and keep you, and 
when in need, we will never forsake you." 

The stories related about the Indians are aU false as far as this 
congregation is concerned. Never in the history of this Church 
did the members stand on the outside with their rifles to guard 
those on the inside of the Church from molestation of the Indians. 
There was no occasion for anything of this kind, as there never 
was any strife between the Indians and the members of this con- 
gregation, but lived together in peace and wrestled with each 
other in friendly contest to see which was the stronger; but such 
stories "that an Indian shot the corn cob pipe out of the mouth of 
the one standing guard" is false. 

REVIVALS. 

When the Church at large got hysterical, the Hain's Reformed 
Church viewed the situation calmly, and its members were undis- 
turbed ; nor was their faith shaken, for they stood on a more solid 
foundation, that was erected on the Word of God, the Heidelberg 
Catechism and the family altar, and today their children's chil- 
dren can point back with pride and say here is a community where 
proselyting could not enter and draw them into some other de- 
nomination away from their own beloved Church. 




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Baptisms by Revs. Philip Mayer, Wm. Pauli, Wm. 

Hendel, D. D., Frederick A. Herman, Joseph S. 

Dubbs, D. D , John Hautz, Augustus L. 

Herman and Thomas H. Leinbach. 

1810-1834. 

Dale of Baptism A 

1814, Margareth. daughter of Isaac Adam & Magdalena, bora 

Feb. 19, 1813. Sponsor, Margareth Adam. 
1815, July 2. Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph Adams and Catharine, 

born Jan. 3, 1815. Sponsors, George Stiel (Stiely) and Elizabetk. 

1815, Aug. 20. Susanna, Daughter of Isaac Adams and Magdalena, 

born Mar. 31, 1815. Sponsor, Susanna Lerch. 

1816, May 21. Elizabeth, daughter of Richard Adam and Maria, bom 

April 4, 1816. Sponsor, Magdalena Hain. 

1817, Aug. 25. Elonora, daughter of Isaac Adam and Magdalena, born 

Mar. 27, 1817. Sponsor, Elenora Lerch. 

1818, Oct. 18. Levisa, daughter of John Ahrens and Christina, bom 

1818. Sponsor, Elizabeth Reber. 

1820, July 22, Rosina, daughter of Isaac Adam and Magdalena, born 
1820. Sponsor, Rosina Lerch, widow. 

1820, Nov. 15. Reuben, son of Richard Adam and Maria, born 1820. 
Sponsors, Parents. 

1820, Dec. 25. Isaac, son of William Anderson and- Barbara, born Nov. 
1, 1820. Sponsors, George Heffly and Catharine. 

1822, Feb. 2. Jonathan, son of George Arnold and Catharine, bom 

Nov. 18, 1821. Sponsor, Jonathan Fisher. 

1828, May 4. Abraham, sou of William Anderson and Barbara, bora 

Feb. 3, 1828. Sponsors William Stichler and Sarah. 

1831, Mar. 21. Margareth, daughter of George Arnold and Catharine, 
born Jan. 15, 1831. Sponsor, Polly Hain. 



1811, John, son of William Boyer and Eliza, born Dec. 4 

ISIO. Sponsors, Parents. 
1811, Nelle, daughter of John Bohn and Eliza, born Oct. 13, 

Sponsor, Susan Lerch. 

1811, Salome, daughter of Adam Brigel and Barbara, bora 

Dec. 7, 1810. Six)usor, Magdalena Reiser. 

1812, Maria, daughter of Philip Boiu and Eliza, born July 6, 

1812. Sponsor, Maria Boin. 

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138 ST. John's (hain's) eeformed church. 

D&te of Baptism 

1812, Asaph, son of David Bohn and Catharine, born Sept. 3,. 

1812. Sponsor, Fredericlj Bohn. 

1814^ Jeremiah, son of William Boyer and Eliza, born Aug. 25, 

1813. Sponsors, Parents. 

1814, John, son of Henry Beck and Juliana, born Jan. 7, 1814. 

Sponsors, Philip Good and wife. 
1814, Elizabeth, daughter of Philp Bohn and Elizaljeth, born 

Sept. 19, 1814. Sponsor, Elizabeth Bohn. 
1816, May 5. Lydia, daughter of Philip Bohn and Elizabeth, born 

Mar. 3, 1816. Sponsors William Miller and Catharine. 

1816, Junes. Elizabeth, daughter of Michael Brun and Hannah, 

born Feb. 16, 1816. Sponsors, Christian Seibert and Susanna. 

1817, Sept. 25. Isaac Adam, son of Robert Blarck and Rebecca Ringler 

Bastard, born Mar. 27, 1817, Sponsor, Isaac Adam. 
1817, Oct. 17. Anna Christina, daughter of Philip Bensing and Anna 

Maria, born Aug. 29, 1817. Sponsors, Peter Bertram -and Anna 

Christina. 
1817, Oct. 18. Isaac, son of John Bechtel and Catharine, born July 

28, 1817. Sponsor, George Bechtel. 

1817, Oct. 18. Sasanna, daughter of Philip Bohn and Elizabeth, borii 

July 6, 1817. Sponsor, Catharine Elizabeth Bohnin. 

1818, Mar. 8. Anna, daughter of Henry Beck and Juliana, born Jan.. 

16, 1818. Sponsors, William Boyer and Elizabeth. 

1819, Dec. 12. Daniel, son of Philip Bensing and Maria, born Sept. 29^ 

1819. Sponsors, Daniel Heebuer and Catharine. 

1820, July 23. John Peter, son of John Bertram and Polly, born Ma/ 

11, 1820. Sponsors, Peter Bertram and Christina. 

1821, Feb. 4. David, son of Daniel Bechtel and Catharine, born Nov.. 

25, 1820. Sponsor, David Kehl. 

1821, April 28. Anna, daughter of David Bechtel and Sarah, born Oct., 

29, 1820. Sponsors, Parents. 

1821, Oct. 13. Maria, daughter of John Bennetch and Anna, borik 

Sept. 14, 1821. Sponsor, Maria Bennetch. 

1826, July 16. Peter, son of Philip Bensing and Polly, born April 24,. 

1826. Sponsors, Peter Hain and Catharine. 

1828, Mar. 24. Adam, sou of Philip Bensing and Maria, born Feb. 18,. 
1828. Sponsors, Adam Ruth and Maria. 

1828, April 6. Samuel, son of William Bohn and Elizabeth, born Dec 

5, 1827. Sponsors, Joseph Reber and Elizabeth. 

1828, Oct. 18. John, son of Jonathan Bertram and Ellenora, born: 

Sept. 20, 1828. Sponsors, John Hain and Catharine. 



ST, John's (hain's^ reformed church. 139 

Date of Baptism 

182S, Oct. 18. Peter, son of Jonathan Bertram and Ellenora, born 

Sept. 20, 1828. Sponsors, Peter Bertram and Elizabeth. 
1829, July 26. Kitty Ann, daughter of Absolom Bauer and Susanna, 
born July 4. 1820. Sponsors, Michael Fisher and Catharine. 

1829, July 26. John Lavantta. son of John Bechtel and Susanna, born 

May 2, 1829. Sponsors, Jacob Stoudt and Sarah. 

1830, Feb. 7. Elizabeth, daughter of Isaac Beyer and Catharine, born 

Aug. 9, 1829. Sponsors, William Reother and Elizabeth. 

1830, Mar. 21. Josiah, son of Henry Binkley and Magdalena, born 

Jan. 1.5, 1830. Sponsors, Jonathan Bertram and Nelly. 

1830, May 2. Henriette. daughter of Michael Brown and Hannah, 

born April 3, 1830. Sponsor, Lydia Seibert. 
1830, June 27. Maria, daughter of Daniel Bucks and Sarah, born May 

3, 1830. Sponsor, Maria Reber. 

1830, July 2.5. Catharine, daughter of George Beecher and Barbara, 
born June 10. 18.30. Sponsor. Margareth Horn. 

1830, Oct. 17. Helena, daughter of Daniel Berlet and Polly, bom July 

29, 1830. Sponsor, Eva Gruber Grandmother. 

1831, April 16. Ellen, daughter of Absolom and Susanna, born Mar. 
10, ;1831, Sponsor, Ellen Hain. 

1833, Jan. 7. Aaron Brecht, son of Daniel Bucks and Sarah, born 

July 20, 1832. Sponsors, Dietrich Gockly and Eva, 

D 

1812, . Maria Elizabeth, daughter of Henry Daubert and 

Maria, born Jan. 10. — Sponsor, Elizabeth Daubert. 
1815, July 30. Catharine, daughter of Jacob Dautrich and Eva, bom 

May 16, 1814. Sponsors, Wilhelm Boyer and Elizabeth. 
1815, Aug. 8. Elia. son of John Dautrich and Magdalena, born Feb. 

10, 1815. Sponsors, John Eirich and Elizabeth, 
1815, Oct. 20. Daniel, son of Samuel Diem and Susanna, born Aug. 

28, 1810. Sponsors, Michael Fisher and Salome. 
1815, Oct. 20. Benneville, son of Samuel Diem and Susanna, born 

Mar. 20, 1815. Sponsors, Parents, 

1817, Jan. 9. Harriet, daughter of David Davis and Anna Maria, 

born Nov, 2, 1815. Sponsor, Catharine Fisher. 

1817, April 4. Anna, daughter of William Daubert and Sarah, born 

Mar. 2, 1817. Sponsors. Adam Kantner and Maria. 

1817, May 1. Maria, daughter of Samuel Dunkelberger and Maria, 

T)orn Dec. 1, 1816, Sponsors, Jacob Davis and Maria, 

1817, Aug. 9. Levi, son of Isaac Diem and Elizabeth, born July 12, 

1817. Sponsors, Michael Seitzinger and Margareth. 



140 ST John's (haijs's) reformed church 

Date of Baptism 

1818, Jan. 1. Josias. son of William pege and Elizabeth, born July 

11, 1817. Sponsors, Parents. 

1819, July 25. Maria, daugliter of Isaac Diehm and Elizabeth, born 

Dec. 5. 1818. Sponsors, Michael Seitzinger and Margareth. 

1819, July 25. William, son of Jacob Daudrich and Eva, born April T, 

1819. Sponsors, Abraham Guldin and Hannah. 

1819, Oct. 10. William, son of William Daubert and Sarah, born Sept. 

11, 1819. Spon.sors, John Spayd and Elizabeth. 

1820, Aug. 20. Isaac, son of William Dege and Elizabeth, born April 

8, 1820. Sponsors. Daniel Bechtel and Salome. 

1821, April 29. Catharine, daughter of John Duukelberger and Maria, 

born Nov. 9. 1820. Sponsors, John Gruber and Catharine. 
1821, Oct. 13. Adam, sou of William Daubert and Sarah, born Sept. 

14, 1821. Sponsor, ^Michael Seitzinger and Anna Rosina. 

1827, Mar. 2.3. Hiram, son of William Dellard and Margareth, bora 

mar. 1.3, 1827. Sponsors. Jacob Ringler and Susanna. 

1828, July 13. Ellen, daughter of William Dehard and Margareth, 

born May 25, 1S28. Sponsors, William Mell and Leah. 

1828, Aug. 10. Angelina, daughter of Daniel Dechert and Maria, born 

June 24, 1828. Sponsor, Susanna Lerch. 

« 
1830, Jan. 11. William, son of Daniel Duukelberger and Anna Maria, 

born Dec. 29, 1829. Sponsors, William Miller and Catharine. 

1830, Jan. 11. Rebecca, daughter of Daniel Duukelberger and Anna 

Maria, born Dec. 29, 1829. Sponsors, Daniel Hiester and Rebecca. 

1831, July 30. Maria, daughter of David Dautrich and Elenora, born 

Feb. 15, 1831. Sponsors, Lew Slott and Maria. 
1833, June 2. Peter, son of David Dautrich and Nelly, born Sept. 25, 

1832. Sponsor. Peter Miller single. 

E 

1811, Mar. 24. Elenora, daughter of George Eirich and wife, bora 
Jan. 24, ISll. Sponsors, Michael Schaeffer and Elenora. 

1832, Dec. 25. William, son of William Eckert and Rebecca, born Dec. 

13, 1832. Sponsor, Jacob Close. 
1818, Aug. 23. Jeremiah, son of David Evans and Elizabeth, born May 

28, 1818. Sponsors, Parents. 

1827, Dec. 25. Marianna, daughter of David Evans and Elizabeth, 
born Nov. 27, 1827. Sponsors. Parents. 

1829, May 17. Jonas, son of William Eckert and Rebecca, born Mar. 

16, 1829. Sixinsors, John Eckert and Catharine Elizabeth. 

1830, Jan. 24. Isaac, son of George Eirich and Sarah, born Dec. 26, 

182&. Sponsor-s, George Eirich and Elizabeth. Grandparents. 



ST. John's (haix's) reformed church. 141 

Date of Baptism 

1831, June 12. James, sou of Joseph Eirich and Lydia, born May 1, 

1S31. Sponsors, Lewis Moyer and Catharine. 

F 
1810, Judith, daughter of John Fisher, born Nov. 12, 1809, 

Six>nsors, Fredericlv Fisher and Catharine. 
1810, Anna, daughter of John Fisher and Rosina, born Mar. 

17, 1810. Sponsors, Christian Reedy and Barbara. 
1810, John, son of Christian Freehafer and Elizabeth, born 

June 12, 1810. Sponsor, John Freehafer. 
1810, Maria Magdalena, daughter of Michael Fisher and 

Catharine, born May 22, 1810. Sponsor, Magdalena Hain. 
1811, April 21. John, son of John Fisher and Rosina, born June 17» 

1810. Sponsors, Adam Miller and Elizabeth. 
1811, Eliza, daughter of William Foltz and Eliza, born 

Mar. 27, 1811. Sponsors, George Foltz and Barbara. 
1811, Absolom, son of Daniel Fisher and Catharine, born 

May 9, 1811. Sponsors. Francis Ruth and Elizabeth. 
1811, Michael, son of Michael Fisher and Sarah, born Jan. 

12, 1811. Sponsors, Daniel Weitner and Diana. 
1811, Maria, daughter of Christian Freehafer and Elizabeth, 

born Nov. 11. 1811. Sponsor, Magdalena SchaefCer. 
1812, Daniel, sou of Michael Fisher and Catharine, born May 

8, 1812. Sponsor, Daniel Hain. 
1812, Elias, son of John Fisher and Rosina, born Aug. 28, 

1812. Sponsors, Parents. 

1813, Elias, son of Michael Fisher and Magdalena, lx)rn June 

17, 1813. Sponsors, John Gruber and Maria. 

1813, Dec. 25. Simson, son of John Fisher, born Oct. 28, 1813. Spon- 
sors, William Hain and Anna. 

1814, Anna Maria, daughter of Henry Fidler and Anna Maria, 

born Sept. 2, 1813. Sponsor, Catharine Horn. 

1814, Clara, daughter of Michael Fisher and Catharine, born 

Nov. 26, 1813. Sponsors, George Heffley and Catharine. 

1815, Aug. 8. Anna, daughter of William Fultz and Elizabeth, born ^ 

April 5, 1814. Sponsors, Henry Fox and Maria. 

1815, Aug. 8. Joseph, son of Henry Fox and Maria, born Feb. 24, 

181.5. Sponsors, William Fultz and Elizabeth, 

1815, Oct. 20. John, son of Michael Fisher and Salome, born Sept. 25, 

1813. Sponsors. Parents. 

1816, Jan. 14. William Perry, son of Peter Fisher and Elizabeth, bom 

Dec. 15, 1814. Sponsors, William Fisher and Margareth. 

1816, Jan. 14. Daniel, son of John Fisher and Rosina, born Oct. 10, 
1815. Sponsors, Parents. 



142 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1816. Feb. 10. Maria Anna, daughter of Michael Fisher and Catharine, 

born Dec. 8, 1815. Sponsors, Michael Fisher and Elizabeth. 

1816, Feb. 10. Maria Anna, daughter of Daniel Fisher and Catharine, 

born .Jan. 23, ISIG. Sponsor, Magdaleua Stuber. 
1816. June 30. Gabriel, son of Henry Fidler and Anna Maria, born 

Oct. 22, 1815. Sponsors, John Horn and Elizabeth. 

1816, Oct. 19. Sarah, daughter of William Foltz and Elizabeth, born 

June 1.3, 1816, Sponsor, Catharine Hassler. 

1817, Jan. 12. Anna, daughter of Christian Freehafer and Elizabeth, 

born Dec. 15, 1816. Sponsors, William Miller and Wife. 
1*817, Feb. 9. Maria Anna, daughter of William Fisher and Maria, 

born Jan. 10, 1817. Sponsor, Rosina Lerch. widow. 

1817, May 1. Henry, son of Jacob Fidler and Sarah, born Feb. 25, 

1817. Sponsors, Henry Fidler and Maria. 

1817, June 29. Lovina, daughter of William Fisher and Margareth, 

born May 30, 1S17. Sponsors, Parents. 

1818, Mar. 8. Elizabeth, daughter of Michael Fisher and Catharine, 

born Dec. 25, 1817. Sponsor, Elizabeth Hain. 
1818, April 30. Sarah, daughter of John Fisher and Rosina, born Mar. 
2, 1818. Sponsors, Parents. 

1818, June 6. Joel, son of John Fisher and Margareth, born April 11, 

1818. Sponsors, Michael Fisher and Anna Maria. 

1818, Aug. 23. Samuel, son of William Fisher and Maria, born July 

17, 1818. Sponsors, Parents. 
1818, Oct. 17. Jeremiah, son of Michael Fisher and Salloma, born 

Sept. 20, 1818. Sponsors, Parents. 
1818, Oct. 17. Harriette, daughter of John Fisher and Susanna, born 

Aug. 17, 1818. Sponsor, Leaf Fisher. 

1818, Dec. 13. Levi, son of Daniel Fisher and Catharine, born Nov. 1, 

1818. Sponsors, Jacob Bollman and Anna Maria. 

1819, Feb. 7. Catharine, daughter of John Fisher and Nelly, born 

Dec. 22, 1818. Sponsors, Frederick Fisher and Catharine. 
1819, June 5. Alexander, son of Peter Fisher and Susanna, born Mar. 

22, 1819. Sponsors, Parents. 

1819, Sept. 24. Margareth, daughter of John Faust and Margareth. 
born Aug. 2, 1819. Sponsors, Parents. 

1819, Oct. 5. Susanna, daughter of Michael Fisher and Maria, bom 

Aug. 13, 1819. Sponsors, Daniel Fisher and Susanna. 

1820, April 2. Harrietta, daughter of John Fisher and Catharine, born 

Feb. 11, 1820. Sponsors, William Sriely and Catharine. 

1820, April 11. Maria, daughter of Michael Fisher and Salloma, born 
Mar. 1, 1820. Sponsors, Parents. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 14^ 

Date of Baptism 

1820, Julii 23. Fayette, daugliter of William Fistier and Maria, born 

Feb. 22, 1820. Sponsors, Parents. 
1820, Sept. 16. Josua, son of John Fisher and Nelly, born Mar. 16, 

1820. Sponsors, William Fisher and Margareth. 

1820, Nov. 13. Benneville, sou of Peter Faust and Elizabeth, born Oct 

13, 1819. Sponsors, Daniel Leininger and Rebecca. 

1821, April 11. Jeremiah, son of John Fisher and Rosina, born Jan. 9, 

1821. Sponsors, Parents. 

1821, Dec. S. Richaid, »ou of Daniel Fisher and Catharine, born Nov. 

7, 1821. Sponsors, Richard Adam and Maria. 

1821, pec. 9. Leonard, son of Michael Fisher and Maria, born Nov. 6, 

1821. Sponsor, Michael Fisher, Grandparent. 

1822, Feb. 2. Jared, son of John Fisher and Nelly, born Nov. 21, 1821. 

Sponsor, Adam Fisher. 
1822, Feb.2. Abner, son of William Fisher and Maria, born Nov. 11, 

1821. Sponsors, John Fisher and Nelly. 

1822, Mar. 30. Adan, son of Peter Fisher and Susanna, born Feb. 1, 

1822. Sponsors, Parents. 

1822, Mau22. Joseph, son of Isaach Foltz and Elizabeth, bom Jan. 
20, 1822. Sponsors, Adam Leininger and Elizabeth. 

1822, Aug. 11. Carolina, daughter of Isaac Faust and Maria, born July 

20, 1822. Sponsors, Ernst Witmoter and Margareth. 
1822, Oct. 6. Matilda, daughter of Michael Fisher and Catharine, 

born September 23, 1822, Sponsors, Michael Fisher and Nelly. 
1822, Aug. 11. Jonathan, son of Henry Foeber and Maria, born April 

17, 1S22. Sponsors, Philip Jacob Schauer and wife. 
1825, July 10. Harrison, son of Michael Fisher and Catharine, born 

May 27. 1825. Sponsors, Henry Miller and Catharine. 
1827, May G. Catharine, daughter of Michael Fisher and Catharine, 

boi-n April 5, 1827. Siwusors, John Hain and Catharine. 
1827, July 15. Elias, son of George Frey and Susanna, born Mar. 18, 

1827. Sponsor, Michael Ruth. 

1827, Sept. 9. Franklin, son of William Fisher and Hannah, born Jan. 

8, 1827. Sponsors, Jonathan Bickel and Magdalena. 

1827, Dec. 25. Marianna, daughter of Adam Fisher and Maria, born 

Dec. 1, 1827. Sponsor, Rebecca Fisher. 

1828, April 4. Peter, sou of Peter Fisher and Maria, born Feb. 27, 

1828. Sponsors, Parents. 

1828, May 4. John W^illiam, sou of John Faust and Elizabeth, born 

Feb. 5, 1828. Sponsors, William Faust and Elizabeth. 

1828, Oct. 18. Levi, son of Henry Fox and Maria, born Aug. 20, 1828. 

Sponsors, Jared Fifler and Sarah. 



144 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1829, Mar. 23. Matilda, daughter of John Fisher and Elizabeth, bora 

Feb. 28, 1829, Six)nsor, Rebecca Reber. 
1829, May 17. David, son of Samuel Fisher and Elizabeth, born April 

7, 1829. Sponsor, David Loucks. 

1829, Nov. 15. Jared, son of Adam Fisher and Maria, born Oct. 5, 

1829. Sponsor, John Brossman. 

1830, Aug. 8. Ellen, daughter of Peter Fisher and Polly, born May 9. 

1830. Sponsors, Parents. 

1831, Jan. 9. Samuel, son of Adam Faust and Elizabeth, born Jan. 8, 
1831. Sponsors, Peter Faust — Grandfather. 

1831, June 12. William, son of John Fisher and Elizabeth, born April 

1, 1831. Sponsors, Joseph Reber and Elizabeth. 

1832, Dec. 25. Margareth Amanda, daughter of Abraham Fisher and 

Susanna, born Nov. 20, 1832. Sponsors, William Fisher and Wife, 
Grandparents. 

1833, Jan. 7. Abraham, son of William Fisher and Elenora, born Nov. 

17, 1832. Sponsors, Jacob Stoudt and Sarah. 

G 
1813, Oct. 31. Benjamin Hain. son of Abraham Guldin, born Sept. 4, 

1813. Sponsors, Benjamin Hain and Elizabeth. 
1816, July 20. Elogins, daughter of John Gerhart and Anna Maria, 

born June 25, 1816. Sponsors, Parents. 

1816, Dec. 15, Sarah, daughter of John Getz and Anna Maria, born 

June 8, 1816. Sponsor, Elizabeth Seitzinger. 

1817, May 1. Juliana, daughter of Jacob Gruber and Eva, born Mav. 

3, 1817. Sponsor, Elizabeth Schaeffer. 

1818, Sept. 20. Isaac, son of Samuel Gross and Elizabeth, born June 

13, 1818. Sponsors, Isaac Hain and Elizabeth. 

1818, Nov. 15. Maria, daughter of John Getz and Margareth. born 

Oct. 24, 1818. Sponsors, Parents. 

1819, June 6. William, son of Abraham Gildin and Hannah, born May 

9, 1819. Sponsors, John Klopp and Catharine. 
1819, Oct. 12. Augustus, son of Andrew Greiner and Elizabeth, born 

Sept. 18, 1819. Siwnsors, Parents. 

1819, Oct. 16. John, son of William German and Maria, born Sept. 

12, 1819. Sponsor, John Stiely. 

1820, Mar. 5. Catharine, daughter of John Griehm and Maria, born 

Dee. — 1819. Sponsor, Catharine Witman. 

1821, Sept. 16. Samuel, son of Samuel Guldin and Catharine, born 

Feb. 22, 1821. Sponsors, Abraham Guldin and Hannah. 

1821, Sept. 16. Maria, daughter of Samuel Guldin and Catharine, born 
Jan. 20, 1820. Sponsor, Maria Ludwig. 



ST. John's (main's) reformed church. 145 

Date of Baptism 

1821, Oct. 33. Catharine, daughter of Adam Gruber and Anna Maria, 

born July 23, 1821. Sponsor, Catharine Reedy. 
1826, Dec. 17. Benueville, son of Sebastian Gerhart and Elenora. bore 

Sept. 24, 1826. Sponsors, Henry Gerhart and Catharine. 

1826, Dec. 31. Margareth, daughter of John Gruber and Catharine, 

born Oct. IS, 1826. Sponsors, Michael Gruber and Eva. 

1827, Dec. 2. Salome, daughter of John and Salome Gerhart, bora 

Nov. 8, 1827. Sponsor, Lydia Seibert. 

1828, Nov. 30. Sarah, daughter of John Gruber and Catharine, boru 

Oct. IS, 1828. Sponsors, Daniel Deidel and Martha. 

1829, Sept. 20. Nicholas Franklin, son of Nicholas Getz and Elizabeth,^ 

born June 8, 1829. Sponsors, Joseph Dibs and Susanna. 

1829, Oct. 18. Ellen, daughter of John Gerhart and Salome, boru Oct. 

2, 1829. Sponsors, Sebastian Gerhart and Nelly. 

1830, Oct. 17. Anna, daughter of John Griuber and Catharine, born 

Aug. 31, 1830. Sponsors, George Gruber and Anna Maria. 

1830, Dec. 12. Samuel, son of John Gerhart and Salome, born Nov. S. 

1S30. Sponsors, Philip Bensiug and Polly. 

1831, Jan. 9. James, son of Benjamin Greim and Magdalena, born 

Nov. 18, 1830. Sponsors, Michael Seitzinger and Margareth 
Grandparents. 

1832, Sept. 10. Salome, daughter of Sebastian Gerhart and Elenora, 

born June 20. 1832. Sponsors, John Gerhart and Salome. 

1833, Jan. 7. Susanna, daughter of John Gerhart and Salome, born 

Dec. 8, 1832. Sponsor, Susanna Barri. 
1833, July 28. Levina. daughter of Benjamin Gerhart and Catharine, 
born June 12, 1833. Sponsors, John Seibert and Catharine. 

H 

1810, ■ Joseph, son of Benjamin Hain and Elizabeth, born Jan. 

10, 1810. Sponsors, .Joseph Hain and Catharine. 

1810, April 22. Peter, son of Samuel Hasler and Elizabeth, born Jan. 

31, ISIO. Sponsors, W^illiam Foltz and Elizabeth. 

1810, Hannah, daughter of Michael Huntzinger and Eva. born 

Oct. 28, 1810. Sponsor. Jacob Ruth. 

1811, Mar. 24. Elizabeth, daughter of George Hain and Catharine, born 

Dec. 6, 1810. Sponsor, Elizabeth Roether. 

1811, April 21. Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph Hain and Catharine, 
born Oct. 11, 1810. Sponsors, George Lehrt and Maria. 

ISll, Nelly, daughter of Peter Heckeman and Christina, born 

Sept. 9, 1811. Sponsors, William Miller and Catharine. 

1812, Leah, daughter of David Heifer and Rebecca, born Dee. 

6, 1811. Sponsor, Leah Ruth. 



146 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1812, Adam, sou of Adam Haiu and Eliza, boru Jan. 4, 1812. 

Sponsors, Ludwig Koiiin and Catharine. 
1812, Susanna, daugliter of Michael Hendli and Eliza, boru 

Feb. 13, 1812. Sponsor, Eliza Hoffman. 
1S12, Clora, Daughter of Peter Haiu and Magdalena, Bora 

Feb. 28, 1812. Sponsors, Frederielv Haiu and Catharine. 
1812, Jonathan, sou of Sanuel Hassler and Eliza, boru Dec. 2, 

1811. Sponsors, Michael Fisher and Magdalena. 
1812, Hannah, daughter of Benjamin Haiu and Elizabeth^ 

born July 21, 1S12. Sponsors, Abraham Guldin and Hannah. 
1813, Daniel, son of John Hassler and Catharine, born April 

15, 1812. Sponsors, George Leu and Margareth, 
1813, Michael, sou of Samuel Hassler and Elizabeth, boru 

Aug. 27, 1813. Sponsors, John Bernhart and Barbara. 
1814, Daniel, son of David Heifer, aud Rebecca, boru July 9, 

1814. Sponsor, Francis Stiely. 
1815, Feb. 5. Aiuittia, daughter of Benjamin Haiu and Elizabeth, 

born Oct. 4, 1814. Sponsor, Anna Maria Haiu. 

1815, Oct. 21. Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel Hassler and Elizabeth, 

born Sept. 17, 1S15. Sponsor, Magdalena Hassler. 

1816, May 5. Eleuora, daughter of Adam Haiu and Elizabeth, born 

Feb. 21, 1816. Sponsors, .Jonathan Tobias and Catharine. 

1816, May 9. Maria Anna, daughter of George Haiu aud Catharine, 

born Dec. 12, 1815. Sponsors, Fredericli Haiu aud Anna Maria. 

1816, July 20. Isaac, son of Maria Hunter, boru April — 1813. Spon- 
sors, Peter G^erhart and Catharine. (Illegitimate.) 

1816, Aug. 24. Abraham, son of David Heifert and Rebecca, born July 
15, 1816. Sponsor, John Schaeffer. 

1816, Aug. 25. Sarah, daughter of Jacon Haiu aud Eva, born Aug. 20. 
1816. Sponsors, Jacob Bechtel and Catharine Meyer. 

1816, Aug. 25. Beuneville. sou of John Hain and Barbara, boru Aug. 

5, 1816. Sponsor, Benjamin Haiu. 
1816, Oct. 19. Andrew, son of John Hassler aud Catharine, boru Sept. 

11, 1813. Sponsor, Margareth. 

1816, Oct. 19. Benjamin, son of John Hassler aud Elizabeth, born 

June 16, 1816. Sponsors, William Foltz aud Elizabeth. 

1817, Jan. 22. Catharine, daughter of Michael Huutziuger aud Eva, 

born Oct. 28, 1816. Sponsor, Maria Witmau. 

1817, June 1. Elenora, daughter of Benjamin Hain and Elizabeth, 

born Mar. 16, 1817. Sponsors, John Germond and Catharine. 

1818, Feb. 8. Anna Maria, daughter of Benjamin Haiu and Eva, bora 

Jan. 13, 1818. Sponsors, Frederick Hain and Anna Maria. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 147 

Date of Baptism 

181S, April 30. Anna Maria, daugliter of Jacob Hassler and Elizabeth 

Schaeffer (Illegitimate), born Jan. 22, 1818. Sponsor, Sarah 

Schaeffer. 
1818, May 31. John, son of Adam Hain and Elizabeth, born Mar. 29, 
1818. Sponsor, John Lutz. 

1818, Nov. 15. Daniel, son of Michael Huntzinger and Eva, born Oct. 
12, 1818. Sponsors, John Gerhart and Anna Maria. 

1818, Nov. 24. Anna Maria, daughter of John Hain and Catharine, 

born Oct. 24, 1818. Sponsor, Anna Maria Hain. 

1819, Feb. 7. Maria, daughter of John Hain and Barbara, born Dec. 

11, 1818. Sponsor, Elizabeth Hain. 
1819, Sept. — Isaac, son of Peter Heller and Catharine, born Feb. 27, 
1819. Sponsors, Parents. 

1819, Oct. 12. Hannah, daughter of Bastian Hassler and Belly, born 

July 6, 1819. Sponsors, Henry Beck and wife. 

1820, June 25. Isaac, son of Michael Hain and Elizabeth, born April 

18, 1820. Sponsors, Mathias Wenrich and Wife. 
1820, Sept. 17. Michael, son of Peter Heller and Catharine, born Aug. 

14, 1820. Sponsors, Michael Fisher and Elizabeth. 
1820, Nov. 12. Elenora, daughter of John Hain and Catharine, bom 

Oct. 28, 1820. Sponsors, Benjamin Hain and Elizabeth. 

1820, Nov. 13. Harriette, daughter of Benjamin Hain and Elizabeth, 

born Sept. 30, 1819. Sponsors, John Hain and Catharine. 

1821, April 29. Elenora, daughter of William Hain and Anna, born 

April 5, 1821. Sponsors, Isaac Hain and Elizabeth. 
1821, Aug. IS. Maria, daughter of Michael Hain and Elizabeth, born 

June 9, 1821. Sponsors, Parents. 
1821, Aug. 18. Elizabeth, daughter of Michael Hain and Elizabeth, 

born July 20, 1821. Sponsor, Magdalena Hain. 
1821, Aug. 19. Catharine, daughter of Samuel Hassler and Elizabeth, 

born June 9, 1821. Sponsors, Henry Kittelman and Catharine. 
1821, Oct. 13. Abraham, son of William Horn and Elizabeth, born Dec. 

16, 1820. SiX)nsors, Abraham Guldin and Hannah. 

1821, Dec. 9. Adam, son of Benjamin Hain and Elizabeth, born Nov. 

12, 1821. Sponsors, Peter Hain and Catharine. 

1822, Jan. 1. Anna, daughter of David Heifert and Rebecca, born 

Oct. 21, 1821. Sponsor, Margareth Faust. 
1822, May 26. John, son of John Hain and Barbara, born April 6, 

1822. Sponsors, Abraham Guldin and Hannan. 
1822, July 31. Frederick, son of Benjamin Hain and Eva, born July — 

1822. Sponsors, Leonhard Stub and Wife. 
1S22, Nov. 1. Sarah, daughter of John Hain and Catharine, born Oct. 

12, 1822. Sponsors, George Germaud and Barbara. 



148 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1S23, Dec. 25. Alfred Joseph, son of Frederick Herman and Sophia,. 

born Dec. 17, 1823. Sponsors, Michael Ruth and Elizabeth 

Werheim. 

1824, July 14. Elizabeth, daughter of John Hain and Catharine, born 

June 30, 1824. Sponsors, Peter Hain and Catharine. 

1826, Oct. 28. Hannah, daughter of John Hain and Catharine, born 

Oct. 4, 1826. Sponsors, Parents. 

1827, Feb. 11. Elizabeth, daughter of Benjamin Hain and Wife, born 

Sept. 18, 1826. Six>nsors, Parents. 
1827, Mar. 24. Richard, son of Daniel Hain and Polly, Born June 6,^ 

1827. Sponsors, Isaac Hain and Catharine, Grandparents. 

1827, Sept. 24. Joanna, daughter of William Hain and Anna, born Aug. 

12, 1827. Sponsors, Parents. 

1827, Dec. 2. Rebecca, daughter of Michael Huntzinger and Eva, 

born Oct. 13, 1827. Sponsors, Nicholas Reber and Catharine. 

1827, Dec. 2. Susanna, daughter of Michael Huntzinger and Eva> 

born Oct. 13, 1827. Sponsor, Susanna Freyberger. 

1827, Dec. 25. Harrison, son of Michael Hain and Rebecca, born Nov. 

12, 1827. Sponsors, Daniel Wenrich and Anna. 

1828, Aug. 24. John, son of Geoi'ge Hevhler and Anna, born June 19, 

1828. Sponsors, John Ludwig and Elizabeth. 

1828, Sept. 21. Catharine, daughter of Adam Hain and Elizabeth, 
born Aug. 28, 1828. Sponsors, Michael Miller and Anna Maria. 

1828, Dec. 14. Reuben, sou of John Hain and Catharine, born Nov. 

28, 1828. Sponsors, Benjamin Hain and Elizabeth. 

1829, Mar. 8. Sophia Rebecca, daughter of Michael Hain and Rebecca, 

born Jan. 3, 1829. Sponsor, Ellen Hain. 
1829, April 26. Elias Adam, son of Peter Horn and Maria, born Feb. 
23, 1829. Sponsors, Adam Spengler and Sarah. 

1829, Sept. 7. Sarah Ann. daughter of Benjamin Hain and Elizabeth, 
born may 29, 1829. Sponsors, Parents. 

1829, Sept. 20. Sarah Anna, daughter of John Haas and Polly, born 

Aug. 6, 1829. Sponsors, Parents. 

1830, July 25. Mahlon, son of George Hechler and Anna, born Mar. 11, 

1830. Sponsors, Parents. 

1830, Sept. 19. Mary Ann, daughter of Samuel Hoffman and Mary Ann, 
born April 13, 1830. Sponsor Magdalena Ruth. 

1830, Nov. 28. Isaac, son of Daniel Hiester and Rebecca, born Aug. 26, 
1830. Sponsors, Parents. 

1830, Dec. 12. Mary Ann, daughter of George Hain and Eva, born 

Oct. 7, 1830. Sponsors, Michael Fisher and Catharine. 

1831, Feb. 20. Kitty Ann, daughter of John Hain and Catharine, born 

Jan. 28, 1831. Sponsors, Peter Hain and Catharine. 



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Date of Baptism 

1831. April 17. Chai'les, son of Peter Horn and Maria, born Feb. 19, 

1831. Sponsors, Henry Matternus and Anna. 

1831, May 15. John Wenrich, son of Michael Rain and Rebecca, born 

April 17, 1831. Six»nsor, Dr. John Livengood. 

1832, Nov. 7. Levi, son of Peter Hain and Catharine, born Oct. 11, 

1832. Sponsors, Benjamin Hain and Elizabeth. 

1833, Mar. 13. Alfred, son of Peter Hain and Anna, born Nov. 19, 1832. 

Sponsors, Michael Fisher and Catharine. 
1833, April 13. Caroline, daughter of Adam Hain and Elizabeth, born 

Mar. 16, 1833. Sponsors. Daneil Bucks and Sarah. 
18.33, June 2. Jeremiah, son of Peter Horn and Anna Maria, born 

Mar. 20, 1833. Sponsors, William Mell and Leah. 
1833, April 21. Caroline, daughter of Isaac Hain and Nelly, born Mar. 

9, 1833. Sponsors, Parents. 

K 
1810, Daniel, son of Abraham Kissinger and Catharine, born 

Oct. 15, 1809. Sponsor, Henry Heyer. 
1810, Benjamin, son of John Kern and Elizabeth, born July 

29, 1810. Sponsor, Benjamin Hain. 
1811, David, son of Abraham Kissinger and Catharine, born 

April 19, — . Sponsors, Andrew Marks and Charlotte. 
1811, George, son of John Kaucher and Barbara, born April 

7, ISll. Sponsors, George Stiely and Eliza. 
1812, Susanna, daughter of Peter Krick and Eliza, born April 

19. 1812. Sponsor, Marhareth Fisher. 
1813, Catharine, daughter of Ludwig Konin and Catharine, 

born Aug. 24, 1813. Sponsors, Christopher Lutz and Elizabeth. 
1814. Anna, daughter of Christian Knorr and Anna Maria, 

born Nov. 6, 1813. Sponsors, John Kissinger and Catharine. 
1814, Leah, daughter of Peter Krick and Elizabeth, born 

May 23, 1814. Sponsor, Leah Fisher. 
1814, Reuben, son of John Krick and Elizabeth, born April 

7, 1814. Sponsors, Parents. 
1814, John, son of John Knorr and Catharine, born July 18, 

1814. Sponsor, John Knorr. 
1816, April 14. Catharine, daughter of Peter Krick and Elizabeth, born 

Jan. 18, 1816. Sponsors, Frederick Fisher and Catharine. 

1816, Aug. 25. Anna, daughter of John Kernly and Elizabeth, born 
Jan. 26, 1816. Sponsor, Anna Hain. 

1816, Oct. 19. Anna, daughter of Henry Knorr and Catharine, born 
Sept. 20, 1816. Sponsor, Magdalena Daubert. 

1816, Oct. 19. Lucetta, daughter of Michael Kieth and Elizabeth, born 

Nov. 29, 1815. Sponsor, Catharine Hain. 



150 ST. John's (main's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1816, Nov. 17. Jemima, daughter of John Klopp and Catharine, bom 

Nov. 18, 1815. Sponsors, Joseph Hain and Catharine. 
1816, Dec. 15. Eli, son of Benjamin Klopp and Elizabeth, born Sept. 

29, 1816. Sponsors, Jacob Ernst and Susanna. 
1818, June 28. Benneville, sou of Jonas Krick and Maria, born May 

24, 3818. Sponsors, Frederick Witman and Maria. 
1818, Sept. 20. Maria, daughter of Henry Knorr and Catharine, born 

July 2, 1818. Sijonsor, Maria Marx, 

1818, Oct. 17. Benneville, son of Peter kantner and Magdalena, born 
Sept. 6, 1818. Sponsor, William Daubert. 

1818, Oct. 17. Michael, son of Henry Kittelman and Catharine, born 
Sept. 17, 1818. Sponsors, Michael Fisher and Elizabeth. 

1818, Dec. 13. Elenora, daughter of John Klopp and Catharine, born 

Sept. 23, 1818. Sponsor, Elizabeth Hain. 

1819, April 9. Maria Anna, daughter of Benjamin Klopp and Eliza- 

beth, born Dec. 4, 1818. Sponsors, John Lamm and Catharine. 
1819, June 5. Elizabeth, daughter of John Kerling and Elizabeth, 

born April 11, 1819. Sponsor, Lydia Kerling. 
1819, June 6. Michael, son of Michael Kieth and Elizabeth, born Mar. 

27. 1819. Sponsors. Abraham and Hannah. 

1819, Oct. 8. Philip, son of Henry Kittelman and Catharine, born 

Sept. 8, 1819. Sponsor, Philip Fisher. 

1820, Sept. 17. Hannah, daughter of John Klopp and Catharine, born 

July 8, 1820. Sponsors, Abraham and Hannah. 

1820, Nov. 14. Sally, daughter of John Kaucher and Barbara, born 

Sept. 20, 1819. Sponsors, Philip Stiely and Catharine. 

1821. Nov. 12. Isaac, son of Peter Krick and Elizabeth, born Sept. 21, 

1821. Sponsors, William Fisher and Margareth. 

1826, Dec. 17, James, son of Benjamin Krick and Sarah, born Sept. 

13, 1826. Sponsors, Adam Fisher and Hannah Krick. 

1827, June 3. Ellen, daughter of Jacob Krick and Wife, born 3Iar. 17, 

1827. Sponsors, William mell and Wife. 

1828, mar. 9. Hannah, daughter of John Kerling and Elizabeth, born 

Dec. 18, 1827. Sponsors, Parents. 
1828, May 18. John Peter, son of John Kunckelman and Elizabeth, 
born Mar, 22, 1828. Sponsors, Peter Bertram and Elizabeth. 

1828, July 2, Reuben, son of John klopp and Catharine, born Mar. 

20, 1828. Sponsors, Benjamin Hain and Elizabeth. 

1828, July 14. Catharine, daughter of Daniel Klopp and Maria Spohn, 
born June 10, 1828. Sponsor, Sophia Schaeffer, Illegitimate. 

1828, Nov. 16. John Peter, son of Benjamin Krick and Sarah, born 
Aug. 6, 1828. Sponsor, Peter Krick. 



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Date of Baptism 

1829, April 15. Susanna, daughter of Peter Krick and Susanna, born 

Oct. IS, 1828. Sponsor, Susanna Krick. 

1830, June 27. Richard, son of John Kerling and Elizabeth, born May 

2, 18.30. Sponsors, Parents. 

1830, June 27. Anna, daughter of Peter Klopp and Anna, born April 
10, 1830. Sponsors, Parents. 

1830, June 27. Sarah, daughter of John Keller and Leah, born May 2. 
18.30. Sponsor, Sarah Stump. 

1830, July 11. Kitty, daughter of John Kaucher and Rebecca, born 

May 3, 1830. Sponsor, Catharine Stiely. 

1831, April 13. Henry, son of Henx'y Kittleman and Catharine, born 

Nov. 25, 1830. Sponsors, Michael Fisher and Maria. 

1831, May 15. George, son of Peter Krick and Susanna, born Jan. 11, 
1831. Sponsor, George Krick. 

1833, Dec. 29. Charles, son of Samuel Krick and Hannah, born Oct. 
4, 1833. Sponsors, Mr. Mayer and Wife. 



1810, July 24. Hannah, daughter of Jacob Lauck and Elizabeth, born 

May 13, 1810. Sponsor, Anna Maria Miller. 
1811, Anna, daughter of David Lash and Magdalena, Born 

June 14, 1811. Sponsor, Susanna Freyberger. 

1811, John, son of Adam Lash and Susanna, born Jan. 7, 

1811. Sponsors, John Lerch and Catharine. 

1812, Clora, daughter of Christopher Lutz and Eliza, born 

Mar. 16, 1812. Sponsor, Catharine Lanciscus. 
1812, Hannah, daughter of Christopher Lutz, born Mar. 16, 

1812. Sponsors, Philip Fisher and Susanna. 

1816, Dec. 15. Elizabeth, daughter of John Lamm and Catharine, born 

Oct. 1, 1816. Sponsors, Peter Klopp and Elizabeth. 

1817, Sept. 21. Magdalena, daughter of John Lash and Elizabeth, born 

July 3, 1817. Sponsors, Michael Fisher and Magdalena. 

1818, Oct. 12. Joseph, son of Daniel Iverch and Catharine, born Sept. 

24, 1818. Sponsors, Parents. 

1819, Oct. 8. William, son of John Lerch and Elizabeth, born Sept. 

15, 1819. Sponsors, Parents. 
1821, July 22. Catharine, daughter of Daniel Lerch and Catharine, 
born Dec. 24, 1818. Sponsor, Maria Magdalena Lebo. 

1828, June 1. Sarah Feyetta, daughter of John Lamm and Catharine, 

born April 13, 1828. Sponsors, John Faust and Sarah. 

1829, Dec. 27. John Daniel, son of Daniel Lerch and Anna Maria, 

born Dec. 14, 1829. Sponsors, John Lerch and Catharine. 



152 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1833, Mar. 13. Maria Jane, daughter of Dauiel Lerch aud Catharine, 

born Dec. 30, 1832. Sponsor, Maria Ha in. 
1833, Dec. 1. Levi, son of Daniel Leiuinger and Polly, born Nov. 5, 

1S33. Sponsors, Philip Ulrich and Wife. 

M 
1810, Peter, son of Henry Mell aud Elizabeth, born Mar. 10, 

1810. Spousors, Frederick Fisher and Catharine. 

1810, June 3. William, sou of William Miller and Catharine, bora 

Oct. 8, 1808. Sponsors, Benjamin Pott and Anna Maria. 
1810, Dauiel, sou of Wiliam Fisher and Elizabeth, born Oct. 

15, 1810. Spousors, Michael Fisher and Elizabeth. 
1810, George, son of Henry Matternus and Hannah, born 

Sept. 23, 1810. Sponsors, John Spengler aud Elizabeth. 

1811, May 12. Isaac, sou of William Mell aud Susanna, born Mar. 

21, 1811. Spousors, John mell aud Esther. 

1811, Jacob, son of Peter Maurer and Barbara, born Jan. 19, 

1811. Sponsors, Jacob Stoudt and Susanna. 

1812, George Michael, son of William Miller aud Eliza, born 

Dec. 6, 1811. Sponsors, Michael Fisher aud Eliza. 
1812, Charles, son of Henry Miller and Catharine, born 

Sept. 18, 1812. Sponsor, Christian Ruth. 
1813, Dauiel, sou of Jacob Mbyer and Susanna Lerch, born 

Jau. 4, 1813. Sponsor, Dauiel Lerch. 
1813, Michael, son of Henry Mell aud Elizabeth, born Jan. 

12, 1813. Sponsors, Michael Fisher and Eliza. 
1813, Ellen, daughter of Philip Miller aud Barabar, born 

Dec. 15, 1812. Sponsor, Mother. 
1813, L^wis, sou of Arnold Miller aud Magdaleua. born Jan. 

11, 1813. SiX)usor, John Schaefifer. 
1813, Eliza, daughter of William Miller and Eliza, born Mar. 

.30, 1813. Spousors, Michael Fisher aud Eliza. 
1813, Ellen, daughter of William Mell aud Susanna, born 

Aug. 20, 1813. Sponsor, Elizabeth Stiely. 
1813, Dec. 25. Isaac, son of Henry Matternus, born April 2, 1813. 

Sponsors, Parents. 
1814, David, sou of John Mell and Esther, born Sept. 23, 

1813. Spousors, Parents. 

1815, April 9. John, son of Michael Miller and Anna Maria, born Jan. 

22, 1815. Spousors, Michael Gerhart aud Catharine. 

1815, June 15. Magdaleua. daughter of Henry Mell aud Elizabeth, born 
Jan. 19, 1815. Sponsors. Michael Fisher aud Wife. 

1815, June 20. Susanna, daughter of Arnold Miller and Magdaleua, 
born Dec. 17, 1814. Sponsor, Christina Miller. 



ST. John's (ha en's) refokmed church. 15.'^ 

Date of Baptism 

1815, Aug. 18. Adam, son of Henry Madernis and Anna, born Sept. 

25, 1814. Sponsors, Parents. 

1816, April 14. Elizabeth, daughter of William Mell and Catharine, 

born Mar. 21, 181(3. Sponsors, Casper Schauer and Elizabeth. 
1816, June 30. Benneville, son of John Mell and Esther, born Nov. 19, 

1S15. Sponsors, Parents. 
1816, Aug. 24. Isaac, son of Henry Miller and Catharine, born June 

25, 1816. Sponsor, Michael Hain. 

1816, Oct. 28. Rebecca, daughter of Daniel Meyerly and Maria, born 
Oct. 4, 1816. Sponsor, Catharine Eirich. 

1816, Dec. 15. Daniel, son of Henry Mell and Elizabeth, born Sept. 

11, 1816. Sponsors, John Spengler and Elizabeth. 

1817, Aug. 17. Isaac, son of Henry Miller and Catharine, born June 

25, 1817. Sponsor, Michael Fisher. 

1817, Aug. 24. Anna Maria, daughter of Michael Miller and Marg^ 

born Aug. 5, 1817. Sponsors, William Gaul and Kosina. 

1818, Mar. 7. Abraham, son of Henry Miller and Catharine, born Dec 

30, 1817. Sponsors, Parents. , 

1819, Mar. 7. Elizabeth Spengler, daughter of John Mans and Rachel, 

born Feb. 28, 1819. Sponsor, Elizabeth Spengler. 
1819, Oct. 5. Maria, daughter of Peter Moud and Elizabeth Stiely, 

Born Sept. 24, 1819. Sponsor, Catharine Stiely (Bastard). 

1819, Oct. 12. Catharine, daughter of John Mell and Esther, born 

April 8, 1819. Sponsor, Margareth Matternis. 

1820, Jan. 9. Maria, daughter of Henry Miller and Catharine, borm 

Nov. 14, 1819. Sponsors, Daniel Haruer and Wife. 

1821, Feb. 24. Samuel, son of James McCallister and Barbara, born 

Sept. — 1816. Sponsors, Daniel Bechtel and Catharine. 

1821, July 14. Hannah, daughter of Daniel Meyerly and Maria, born 

Jan. 6, 1821. Sponsors, Parents. 

1822, Mar. 30. Louisa, daughter of Adam Miller and Elizabeth, born 

Oct. 20, 1821. Sponsor, Ceth Werheim. 
1822, Sept. 8. Levi, son of Ludwig Moyer and Catharine, born Aug. 
23, 1822. Sponsors, William Mell and Susanna. 

1829, Mar. 8. Daniel, son of William Mell and Leah, born Jan. 11, 

1829. Sponsors, John Roether and Elizabeth. 
1829; Mar. 23. Isaac, son of Jacob Moyer and Susanna, born Mar. 18, 

1829. Sponsors, Ludwig Meyer and Catharine. 

1830, May 1. Adam, son of William Mell and Leah, born Mar. S, 

1830. Sponsors, Peter Horn and Anna Maria. 

1831, Mar. 15. Kitty Anna, daughter of Jacob Moyer and Susanna, 

born Jan. 11, 1831. Sponsors, Elizabeht Stamm. 
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154 ST John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1831, July 31. Charles, son of Benjamin Meek and Catharine, born June 
16, 1831. Sponsors, Parents. 

1833, April 17. Hannah, daughter of Henry Miller and Catharine, born 

April 6, 1833. Sponsors, Parents. 
1833, June 2. John, son of William Mell and Leah, born Mar. 16,. 

1833. Sponsors, Adam Spengler and Sarah. 
1833, June 30. Catharine, daughter of Benjamin Meek and Elizabeth, 

born Mar. 27, 1833. Sponsor, Catharine Ruth. 
1833, Aug. 11. George, son of Jacob Maehmer and Catharine, born 

June 16, 1833. Sponsors, George Reifsnyder and Elizabeth. 
1833, Dec. 1. Mary Ann, daughter of Isaac Matternus and Wife> 

born Oct. 21, 1833. Sponsor, Ann Matternus, Grandmother. 
1833, Dec. 29. Elmira, daughter of George Mattei-nus and Susanna^ 

born Oct. 5, 1833. Sponsors, Daniel Leiuiuger and Maria. 

O 
1829, Dec. 27. Elizabeth Amanda, daughter of George Obold and Abi- 
gail, born Oct. 7, 1829. Sponsor, Rebecca Fisher. 

P 
1829, Feb. 8. Jeremiah, son of Martin Peifer and Hannah, born Dec. 

22, 1828. Sponsor, John Ney. 

R 

1810, Feb. S. Jonathan, son of Jacob Ruth and Sophia, born Dec. 14,. 

1809. Sponsors, John Jacob Riegel and Magdalena. 
1811, Isaac, son of William Reother and Catharine, born 

April 15, 1811. Sponsors. Parents. 
1811, Daniel, son of Benjamin Richardson and Susanna, born 

Aug. 5, 1811. Sponsors, Philip Stiely and Catharine. 
1812, Catharine, daughter of Jacob Ruth and Sophia, born 

Aug. 25, 1812. Sponsors, Parents. 

1814, Benneville, son of Leonard Ruth and Magdalena, born 

July 23, 1814. Sponsors, Daniel Fisher and Catharine. 

1814, Anna Maria, daughter of Jacob Reel and Catharine,, 

born Sept. 28, 1814. Sponsor, Susanna Mell. 

1815, July 30. Samuel, son of David Reifsnyder and Catharine, born 
July 9, 1815. Sponsors, Henrieh Knorr and Catharine. 

1817, Feb. 9. Daniel, son of Jacob Ringler and Susanna, born Jan^ 

4, 1817. Sponsor, Daniel Lerch. 

1817, Mar. 9. Maria Anna, daughter of Adam Ruth and Anna Maria, 

born Feb. 7, 1817. Sponsors, Adam Ruth and Catharine. 

1817, Sept. 30. Elizabeth, daughter of Andrew Reifsnyder and Cath- 
arine, born July 21, 1817. Sponsor, Elizabeth Beyer. 



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Date of Baptism 

1818, juue 28. Maria Anna, daughter of David Richard and Elizabeth, 
born May 13, 1818. Sponsor, Catharine Ruth. 

1818, Oct. 17. Salloma, daughter of Jacob Ringler and Susanna, bom 

Oct. 8, 1818. Sponsor, Rosina Lerch. 

1818, Dec. 25. Elenora, Daughter of David Reifsnj-der and Catharine, 
born Oct. 19, 1818. Sponsors, Parents. 

1818, Dec. 25. Maria, daughter of Adam Ruth and Anna Maria, born 

Nov. 16, 1818. Sponsor, Margareth Ruth. 

1819, Oct. 16. Eli, son of Jacob Riegel and Christina, born Mar. 27, 

1819. Sponsors, John Freehafer and Elizabeth. 

1820, April 2. Maria, daughter of William Roether and Elizabeth, 

born Jan. 11. 1820. Sponsor. Sarah Boyer. 
1820, June 25. Maria, daughter of John Roether and Elizabeth, born 

May 29, 1820. Sponsors, Michael Seitzinger and Wife. 
1820, Aug. 8. Abraham, son of Henry Ruth and Elizabeth, born July 

27, 1820. Sponsor, Abraham Ruth. 
1820, Dec. 25. Benneville, son of Adam Ruth and Maria, born Nov. 8, 

1820. Sponsors, Adam Ruth and Catharine. 

1820, Dec. 25. Isaac, son of Leonard Ruth and Elizabeth, born Nov. 

9,. 1820. Sponsors, Michael Ruth and Elizabeth. 

1821, April 29. Eleonora, daughter of William Roether and Elizabeth, 

born Feb. 21, 1821. Sponsor, Elizabeth Roether. 

1821, Oct. 13. George, son of John Roether and Elizabeth, born Sept. 
18, 1821. Sponsor, George Roether. 

1821, Oct. 14. William, son of Daniel Roether and Magdalena, born 
Aug. 4, 1821. Sponsors, William Roether and Christina. 

1821, Oct. 14. John Urbach, son of John Rein and Susanna, birth un- 

known. Sponsors, John Urbach and Anna Maria. 

1821, Dec. 8. Jonathan, son of David Reifsnyder and Catharine, born 

Nov. 27, 1821. Sponsor, Jonathan Lambert. 

1821. Dec. 8. Catharine, daughter of David Reifsnyder and Cath- 

arine, born Nov. 27, 1821. Sponsor, Catharine Marx. 

1827, Sept. 23. James, son of George Robinson and Elizabeth, born 
Sept. 4, 1827. Sponsors, Richard Adam and Maria. 

1827, Nov. 4. Ellen, daughter of Adam Ruth and Maria, born Oct 

12, 1827. Sponsors, Parents. 

1827, Dec. 25. Leonard, son of Leonard Ruth and Elizabeth, born Oct. 
4, 1827. Sponsors, Parents. 

1827, Dec. 25. Sarah, daughter of David Reifsnyder and Catharine, 

born Oct. 2, 1827. Sponsors, Henry Schauer and Sarah. 

1828, May 4. Nellinora, daughter of John Roether and Elizabeth, 

born Mar. 14, 1828. Sponsors, Jonathan Bertram and Nellinora. 



156 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1828, Feb. 24. Kitty Ann, daugliter of John Paith and Nelly, born Dee. 

29, 1827. Sponsors, John Wenrich and Anna. 

1828, Sept. 19. William, son of William Roetber and Elizabeth, born 

July 30, 1828. Sponsors, Parents. 

1828, Nov. 2. Sophia Catharine, daughter of Jacob Ringler and Sus- 

anna, born Oct. 27, 1827. Sponsor, Catharine Fisher. 

1829, Mar. 23. Reuben, son of George Robinson and Elizabeth, born 

Feb. 11, 1829. Sponsors, Michael Miller and Anna Maria. 
1829, May 31. Rebecca, daughter of Jonathan Ruth and Catharine, 

born Nov. 27, 1828. Sponsors, Parents. 
1829, Sept. 20. Harrison, daughter of Ellas Ringler and Leah Stiely, 

(illegitimate) born Dec. 13. 1828. Sponsors, Jacob Schueler and 

Sarah. 

1829, Sept. 20. Henry, son of Henry Ruth and Elizabeth, born July 5, 

1829. Sponsors, Parents. 

1830, Jan. 10. James, son of Michael Ruth and Julia una, born Oct. 25, 

1829. Sponsor, Isaac Ruth. 

1830, July 25. Ellen, daughter of Peter Rollman and Margareth, born 

Mar. 19, 1830. Sponsors, Philip Reusing and Polly. 

1831, Jan. 9. Michael, son of Leonhard Ruth and Elizabeth, born Oct. 

8, 1830. Sponsor, Samuel Krick. 

1831, June 12. Catharine, daughter of John Adam Ruth and Polly, 

born May 20, 1831. Sponsor, Anna Catharine Ruth, Grandmother. 

1832, Sept. 23. John Adam, son of Isaac Richardson and Sarah, born 

July 18, 1832. Sponsors, William Mell and Susanna. 

1833, June 2. Adam, son of Adam Ruth and Polly, born May 8, 1833. 

Sponsors, Parents. 
1833, June 16. Ellen, daughter of John Ruth and Elenora, born April 

14, 1833. Six>nsor, Hettie Schaefifer, single. 

S 

1811, Susanna, daughter of William Schaeffer and Mar- 
gareth, born Mar. 31, 1811. Sponsor, Susanna Ruth. 

1811, May 12. Carolina, daughter of Michael Schaeffer and Elenora. 
born Mar. 21, 1811. Sponsors, Frederick Witman and Maria. 

1811, Susanna, daughter of George Siegenthaler and Juli- 

anna. Sponsor, Susanna Mell. 

1811, Salome, daughter of George Siegenthaler and Julianna, 

Sponsor, Nancy Kettel. 

1811, Eliza, daughter of Jacob Stoudt and Susanna, born May 

15, 1811. Sponsor, Eliza Maurer. 

1812, Maria, daughter of Michael Schaeffer and Nelle, born 

Oct. 7, 1811. Sponsor, Maria I^rch. 



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Date of Baptism 

1812, Isaac, sou of Peter Schaeffer and Catharine, born Mar. 

14, 1812. Sponsors, Michael Schaeffer and Wife. 

1813, John, son of John Schaeffer and Susanna, born Aug. 

20, 1813. Sponsors, Christian Freehafer and Elizabeth. 

1814, William, son of William Schaeffer and Anna Maria, 

born Nov. 17, 1813. Sponsor, William Schaeffer. 

1815, Aug. 20. Gabriel, son of Jacob Strunli and Catharine, born 

June 12, 181.5. Sponsors. Parents. 
1815, Aug. 26. Samuel, son of William Stiely and Catharine, born 

April 11, 1815. Sponsors, George Heffly and Catharine. 
1815, Dec. 17. Sally, daughter of Michael Schaeffer and Nelly, born 

Sept. 20, 1815. Sponsors, John Lash and Anna. 

1815, Dec. 17. Joseph, son of Leonhard Schaeffer and Elizabeth, born 

Dec. 2, 1815. Sponsors. Joseph Hehn, Esq., and Elizabeth. 

1816, Jan. 14. Anna, daughter of George Stiely and Elizabeth, born 

Jan. 1, 1816. Sponsors, Daniel Stiely and Margareth. 
1816, Feb. 14. Elias. son of Christian Schmidt and Elizabeth Wenrich, 

born May 3, 1815. Sponsor, Catharine Fisher, nee Lerch. 
1816, April 20. Catharine, daughter of Jacob Seltzer and Sarah, born 

Mar. 7, 1816. Sponsor, Catharine Hassinger. 
1816, May 9. Frederick, son of Peter Schaeffer and Catharine, born 

Oct. 20, 1815. Sponsor, George Hain and Catharine. 
1816, Aug. 24. Anna Catharine, daughter of Adam Spohn and Rachel, 

born July 4, 1815. Sponsors, Parents. 
1816, Sept. 22. Adam, son of Jacob Strunk and Catharine, bom Aug. 

4, 1816. Sponsors, Parents. 
1816, Dec. 25. Peter son of Peter Stahl and Margareth, born Oct. 26, 

1816. Sponsors, Philip Schauer and Elizabeth. 

1816, Dec. 25. John, son of John Sohl and Elenora, born Dec. 1, 1816» 

Sponsors, Parents. 

1817, Jan. 12. Anna, daughter of Francis Stiely and Anna, bom Jan. 

1. 1817. Sponsors. Sebastian Gerhart and Nelly Schaeffer. 

1817, Aug. 12. Justina. daughter of Daniel Stiely and Leah, born July 

6, 1817. Sponsors, Henry Gerhart and Catharine. 

1817, Sept. 21. Loviua, daughter of Henry Seltzer and Rosina, born 

July 31, 1817. Sponsor, Maria Debinsin. 

1818, Mar. 7. Samuel, son of William Schaeffer and Margareth, bom 

Nov. 15, 1817. Sponsors, Parents. 

1818, June 28. Maria Anna, daughter of Michael Schaeffer and Nelly, 
born Mar. 3, 1818. Sponsor, Elizabeth Hain. 

1818, Aug. 23. Rebecca, daughter of Jacob Strunk and Catharune 
born May 8, 1818. Sponsor, Elizabeth Spayd. 



158 ST. JOHNS (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1818, Nov. 15. Leviua, daughter of John SchaeCEer and Catharine, bora 

Oct. 4, 1818. Sponsor, Nelly Schaeffer. 

1819, Mar. 27. Samuel, son of John Sohl and Elenora, born Feb. 14, 

1819. Sponsors, Parents. 
1819, June 5. Susanna, daughter of Greorge Stiely and Elizabeth, 

born May 24, 1819. Sponsor, Susanna Faust, single. 
1819, July 25. Daniel, son of Daniel Stiely and Leah, born June 8, 

1819. Sponsors, William Mell and Susaniia. 

1819, Oct, 8. Maria, daughter of Daniel Stoudt and Elizabeth, born 

Jan. 16, 1819. Sponsors, Parents. 
1819, Nov. 13. William, son of John Stiely and Maria, born Feb. 12, 

1810. Sponsors, William Mell and Catharine. 
1819, Nov. 13. Polly, daughter of John Stiely and Maria, born Mar. 

5, 1811. Sponsors, Philip Stiely and Catharine. 
1819, Nov. 13. Leysy, daughter of John Stiely and Maria, born Mar. 

12, 1812. Sponsors, Sigmund Ebling and Wife. 
1819, Nov. 13. Susanna, daughter of John Stiely and Maria, born 

Mar. 8, 1813. Sponsors, Henry Mell and Lentty. 
1819, Nov. 13. Sarah, daughter of John Stiely and Maria, born Mar. 

25, 1814. Sponsors, William Stiely and Catharine. 
1819, Nov. 13. Anna, daughter of John Stiely and Maria, born Sept. 

25, 1816. Sponsor, Susanna Harnish. 

1819, Nov. 13. Bennville, son of John Stiely and Maria, born Sept. 25, 

1818. Sponsors, Samuel Materuis and Barbara. 

Those seven children baptized on the day of the funeral of their 

mother. 

1820, April 11. Susanna, daughter of John Schaeffer and Catharine, 

born mar. 11, 1820. Sponsors, John Schaeffer and Susanna. 

1820, April 19. Isaac, son of William Stichler and Sarah, born Mar. 13, 

1820. Sponsors, William Roether and Christina. 

1820, Aug. 20. Samuel, sou of Michael Schaeffer and Nelly, born July 

8, 1820. Sponsors, Richard Adam and Maria. 

1821, April 11. Anna Maria, daughter of Daniel Seibert and Catharine, 

born Mar. 20, 1821. Sponsor, Sallome Seibert. 
1821, April 28. Lusetta, daughter of Jacob Strunk and Catharine, bora 

Aug. 10, 1820. Si>onsors, Parents. 
1821, Aug. 18. Isaac, son of Jacob Stoudt and Sarah, born Aug. 1, 

1821. Sponsors, William Boyer and Elizabeth. 

1821, Sept. 16. John, son of William Stichler and Sarah, born July 29, 
1821. Sponsors, Michael Fisher and Elizabeth. 

1821, Oct. 13. Alexander, son of Jacob Seitzinger and Elizabeth, born 
Sept. 17, 1821. Sponsors, Michael Seitzinger and Margareth. 



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Date of Baptism 

1821, Oct. 14. Elizabeth, daughter of John Stoltz and Catharine, bom 

Feb. 15, 1821. Sponsor, Elizabeth Stoudt. 

1821, Nov. 11. Reuben, son of Franklin Stiely and Maria, born Oct. 

23, 1821. Antoni Marx and Maria Charlotte. 

1822, Jan. 1. Elizabeth, daughter of John Saylor and Catharine, born 

Dec. 16, 1821. Sponsor, Elizabeth Schaeflfer. 
1822, Mar. 30. Emelia, daughter of John Schaeffer and Catharine, bom 

Feb. 12, 1822. Sponsor, Rebecca Gruber. 
1827, May 20. Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob Schueler and Sarah, bom 

Mar. 24, 1827. Sponsors, Benjamin Lamm and Justina Lauciscus. 
1827, Oct. 6. Elvina, daughter of John Sohl and Elenora, born July 

8, 1827. Sponsors, Parents. 

1827, Dec. 27, Elenora, daughter of William Stichler and Sarah, bom 

Nov. 10, 1827. Sponsors, Parents. 

1828, April 6. Abraham, son of John Stiely and Polly, born Feb. 15, 

1828. Sponsor, Abraham Moyer. 
1828, May 4. Harrison, son of John Schaeffer and Catharine, bora 

Mar. 24, 1828. Sponsors, William Mell and Susanna. 
1828, May 4. Maria, daughter of Benjamin Stiely and Elizabeth, bora 

Jan. 4, 1828. Sponsor, Polly Reifsuyder. 
1828, May 18. William, son of William Spayd and Magdalena, bora 

Mar. 11, 1828. Sponsors, John Yoh and Catharine. 

1828, Nov. 2. zerobabel, son of John Schweigert and Margareth, bom 

Mar. 21, 1828. Sponsoi's, Jacob Ringler and Susanna. 

1829, Jan. 26. Ellen Rosanna. daughter of Michael Seitzinger and 

Anna Rosina, born Dec. 11, 1828. Sponsors, Daniel Greth and 

Maria Reifsuyder — Single. 
1829, April 24. Maria, daughter of John Schaeffer and Rebecca, bora 

Dec. 12, 1828. Sponsor, Maria Heifer. 
1829, April 26. Reuben, son of John Strunk and Anna Margareth, bom 

Dec. 5, 1828. Sponsors, Adam Spengler and Sarah. 
1829, May 31. Henry, son of Samuel Schueler and Sarah, born April 

23, 1829. Sponsors, Henry Werner and Anna Bennetch, single. 
1829, July 26. Angelina, daughter of Peter Stief and Catharine, bora 

June 20, 1829. Sponsor, Anna Matternes, Grandmother. 
1829, Oct. 17. Rebecca, daughter of John Stiely and Polly, born Sept. 

18, 1829. Sponsor, Rebecca Fisher. 

1829, Oct. 18. Henry, son of Henry Stirweg and Elizabeth, born July 

26, 1829. Sponsors, John Fisher and Elizabeth. 

1830, Jan. 1. Catharine, daughter of William Stichler and Sarah, 

born Nov. 2, 1829. Sponsors, Peter Fisher and Polly. 

1830, Jan. 10. Catharine, daughter of Peter Scharman and Maria» 
born Nov. 9, 1830. Sponsors, Parents. 



160 ST. John's (haijs's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1830, Feb. 7. James, son of John Sohl and Ellen, born Dec. 15, 1829-^ 

Sponsors, Parents. 
1830, Feb. 22. Maria, danghter of Jacob Seitzinger and Elizabeth, born 

Oct. 7, 1829. Sponsors, John Roether and Elizabeth. 
1830, Mar. 21. Harrison, son of Joseph Stiely and Magdalena, born 

Dec. 6, 1829. Siwnsors, david Reifsnyder and Catharine. 

1830, April 9. Michael Nathaniel, sou of Daniel Stoudt and Margareth,. 

born Aug. 7, 1829. Sponsors, Michael Fisher and Elizabeth. 
1830, April 9. Jacob, son of Dauiel Stoudt and Elizabeth, born Dec. 21, 

1829. Six)usors, Jacob Stoudt and Sarah. 
1830, May 1. Kitty Ann, daughter of Michael Sterry and Elizabeth, 

born Sept. 15, 1829. Sponsors, Peter Ha in and Cathai-ine, 
1830, May 2. Michael, son of Michael Simmon and Hannah, born 

Mar. 26, 1830. Sponsors, Dietrich Gockley and Eva. 
1830, July 3. James, son of Joseph Seitzinger and Elizabeth, born 

Mar. 29, 1820. Sponsors, Parents. 
1830, July 11. Matilda, daughter of George Spengler and Magdalena, 

born May 27, 1830. Sponsors, Christian Spengler and Maria Eliza- 
beth. 
1830, July 25. Jared, son of Franklin Stiely and Poly, born June 25, 

ISoO. Sponsors, John Schaeffer and Rebecca. 
1830, Aug. 21. Catharine, daughter of Benjamin Stiely and Elizabeth, 

born Mar. 22, 1830. Sponsors. William Stiely and Catharine. 

1830, Oct. 31. John, son of John Schaeffer and Catharine, born Oct. 

16, 1830. Sponsor, David Mell. 

1880, Dec. 25. Amanda Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel Schueler and 

Elizabeth, born Nov. 26. 1830. Sponsors, Casper Schauer and 
Elizabeth. 

1831, Mar. 15. John Adam, son of John Strunk and Margareth. born 

Jan. 8, 1831. Sponsors, Daniel Greth and Maria. 

1831, Mar. 15. Israel, son of William Spayd and Molly Yoh, Illegiti- 
mate, born Dec. — 1830. Sponsor, Mother. 

1831, April 16. Harrison, son of Peter Stief and Catharine, born Oct. 
31, 1830. Sponsors, George Matternus and Ellen Fisher. 

1831, May 15. Mary Anna, daughter of John Stump and Sarah, born 
April 8, 1831. Sponsor, Elizabeth Fisher. 

1831, July 10. Angeline, daughter of John Stoltz and Catharine, born 
Oct. 1, 1831. Sponsor, Rebecca Freyberger. 

1831, Dec. 26. Richard, son of Michael Schaeffer and Susanna, born 

Oct. 24, 1831. Sponsors, Michael Schaeffer and Nelly, Grand- 
parents. 

1832, Sept. 23. Henry, son of Henry Stief and Wife, born June 28, 

1832. Sponsors, Henry Binckley and Maria. 



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Date of Baptism 

1833, Jan. 7. Catharine Anna, daughter of John Schaefifer and Cath- 

arine, born Dec. 20, 1832. Sponsors, Michael Schaeffer and Nelly. 

1833, Mar. 13. Sarah Ann, daughter of John Strunlj and Margareth, 
born Jan. 8, 1830. Sponsor, Catharine Freehafer. 

1833, Mar. 24. Isabella, daughter of Joseph Strieker and Justina, born 
Oct. 3, 1832. Sponsors, John Gerhart and Salome. 

1833, April 20. Anna, daughter of William Stichler and Sarah, born 
Feb. 12, 1833. Sponsors, Michael Fisher and Catharine. 

1833, April 21. Sarah Susanna, daughter of Michael Schaeffer and Sus- 
anna, born Feb. 27. 1833. Sponsor, Sarah Schaeffer, single. 

1833, May 5. Mary Anna, daughter of Samuel Smith and Anna, born 

Mar. 17, 1833. Sponsor, Maria Fisher, single. 

T 

1827, May 6. Polly, daughter of Samuel Till and Wife, born Jan. 2, 

1827. Sponsor, Polly Fisher. 

1830, May 1. Kitty, daughter of Samuel Till and Catharine, born 

Nov. 7, 1829. Sponsor, Polly Fisher. 

1834, Oct. 11. James, son of Samuel Till and Catharine, born May 10, 

1834. Sponsors, Peter Hain and Catharine. 

U 

1829, April 21. Lucetta, daughter of John Ulrich and Catharine, born 
Dec. 26, 1828. Sponsors, Richard Adam and Maria Barbara. 

1831, April 14. John, son of John Ulrich and Catharine, born Aug. 23, 

1830. Sponsors, Philip Ulrich and Maria, Grandparents. 

V 

1828, May 31. Henry, son of Charles VanReed and Margareth, born 

Sept. 14, 1827. Sponsors, David Brumbach and Deborah. 

1829, April 26. William, son of William Vontroud and Magdalena, born 

April 5, 1829. Sponsors, Jonathan Bickel and Magdalena. 

W 

1811, Catharine, daughter of Christian Weitzel and Cath- 
arine, born Jan. 6, 1811. Six)usors. Dr. Philip Moj'er and Cath- 
arine Ruth. 

1812, Magdalena, daughter of Daniel Weitzel and Catharine, 

born July 29, 1812. Sponsors, Parents. 

1817, Mar. 9. Daniel, son of Christian Weitzel and Catharine, born 

Dec. 8, 1816. Sponsors, Parents. 

1817, Aug. 13. Benneville, son of Adam Waldman and Rachel, born 

July 29, 1817. Sponsors, Michael Fisher and Catharine. 

1818, Aug. 23. Margareth, daughter of William Witmoyer and Hannan, 

born July 6, 1818. Sponsors, Ernst Witmoyer and Margareth. 



162 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1819, June 5. Maria, daughter of Christian Weitzel and Catharine, 

born Mar. 31, 1819. Sponsors, Daniel Harner and Susanna. 

1819, June 5. Catharine, daughter of Daniel Weitzel and Catharine, 

born Dee. 17, 1818. Sponsors, Christian Weitzel and Catharine. 

1820, July 22. Maria, daughter of George Wolfensberger and Hannah, 

born Mar. 30, 1820. Sponsors, Philip Ulrieh and Anna Maria. 
1820, Sept. 16. Lusinda, daughter of William Witman and Hannah, 
born Aug. 20, 1820. Sponsors, Parents. 

1820, Dec. 25. Elizabeth, daughter of Daniel Wenrich and Magdalena, 

born Nov. 27, 1820. Sponsor, Michael Miller and Maria. 

1821, May 31. Maria, daughter of John Witmoyer and Elizabeth, bom 

April 5, 1821. Sponsor, Margareth Turckis. 
1821, July 10. Reuben, son of William Werner and Elizabeth, born 

May 18, 1821. Sponsors, John Gerret and Anna Maria. 
1821, Oct. 22. Harrietta, daughter of John Webner and Magdalena, 

born Sept. 13, 1821. Sponsors, John Webner and Elizabeth. 

1827, July 13. Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob Wannamacher and Wife, 
born May 7, 1S27. Sponsor, Elizabeth Krick. 

1827, Sept. 24. Julianna, daughter of John Weitzel and Polly, born 
April 23, 1827. Sponsor, Julianna Weitzel, Grandmother. 

1829, Jan. 26. Ellen, daughter of Joseph Werner and Elizabeth, born 
Nov. 12, 1828. Sponsor, Elizabeth Kuorr. 

1829, Aug. 9. Daniel, son of George Weiuhold and Wife, born June 14, 

1829. Sponsors, George Weiuhold and Elizabeth. Grandmother. 

1829, Sept. 20. Sarah, daughter of Peter Weitzel and Wife, born 

June 8, 1829. Sponsors, Parents. 

1830, Mar. 21. James, son of John Wenrich and Anna, born Dec. 

24, 1829. Sponsors. Michael Schaeffer and Nelly, Grandparents. 

1830, Aug. 8. Isaac, son of Daniel Witmoyer and Sarah, born June 

25, 1830. Sponsors, Isaac Faust and Maria. 

1830, July 3. Eliza, daughter of George Witmoyer and Sarah, born 

April 14, 1830. Sponsors, Daniel Witmoyer and Beckie. 

1830, Aug. 22. Elias, sou of David Wenrich and Catharine, born June 
6, 1830. Sponsor, Elias Fisher. 

1830, Oct. 16. Jeremiah, son of Joseph Werner and Elizabeth, born 
Aug. 16, 1830. Sponsor, Frederick Werner, Grandfather. 

1830, Nov. 14. Maria, daughter of Henry Werner and Eva, born Sept 

20, 1830. Sponsor, Maria Werner. 

1831, April 3. Adam, son of William Werner and Molly, born Jan. 24, 

1831. Sponsors, David Reifsnyder and Catharine. 



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Date of Baptism 

1832, Dec. 25. Charles, son of Adam Waldman and Rachel, born May 

25, 1S32. Sponsors, George Hain and Eva. 

1833, Mar. 18. Levi, son of David Witman and Catharine, bom Dec. 2, 

1832. Sponsors, Michael Seitzinger and Margareth. 
1833, Dec. 29. Mary Anna, daughter of David Wenrich and Maria, 

born Oct, 5, 1833. Sponsors, Parents. 

Y 
1817, May 4. Henry, son of James Young and Elizabeth, born Nov. 

5, 1816. Sponsor, "Vesper Penn. 

1821, Sept. 16. Eva, daughter of John Yoh and Catharine, born Aug. 

26, 1821. Sponsors, William Mell and Susanna. 
1828, Mar. 23. Maria, daughter of John Yoh and Catharine, born Mar. 

9, 1828. Sponsors, George and Sarah Mell. 

Z 
1811, Mar. 24. John, son of Henry Zeller and Susanna, born Oct. 8, 

1810. Sponsors, John Fisher and Eosina. 
1813, Leah, daughter of Henry Zeller and Susanna, bom May 

18, 1813. Sponsors, Christian Spengler and Elizabeth. 
1815, Aug. 8. Sarah, daughter of Greorge Zeller and Eva, born June 

23, Sponsors, John Dauderich and Eva. 

1827, Dec. 30. Hannah, daughter of Samuel Zeller and Folly, bom 

Nov. 24, 1827. Sponsors, Emanuel Fisher and Sarah. 



Fourth Period— 1834-1871. 



Rev. Charles Augustus Pauli. 

The Pauli family is somewhat noted in the Reformed Church 
as having furnished a long succession of men to minister at her 
altars. Charles Augustus Pauli was born in the city of Reading, 
Berks county, Pennsylvania, April 12, 1804. His parents were 
the Rev. Philip Reinhold Pauli and Anna Elizabeth Musch. He 
was early baptized, and in maturer years instructed in the Hei- 
delberg Catechism and received by confirmation into full com- 
munion with the Reformed Church in Reading, of which hia 
sainted father was then pastor. He prosecuted his literary course 
in the Academy of his native place, and afterwards, in 1822, com- 
menced the study of theology under the Rev. J. William Dechant. 

At the meeting of Synod held in Philadelphia in the autumn 
of 1825 he was examined, licensed, and on the evening of Sep- 
tember 29th ordained to the holy ministry. (Syn. Min., 1825, 
pp. 6-9.) 

Soon after this Mr. Pauli took charge of the St. John's 
Church in Robeson township, Berks county, Pennsylvania, which 
he served about one year, when he accepted a call from the An- 
gelica congregation, and afterwards from the Schell's and Wen- 
rich's, in Dauphin county, Pa. These, with some interruption, 
he served for a period of seven years. In 1834 he accepted a call 
from four congregations in the counties of Berks and Lebanon, 
namely, Womelsdorf, Hain's, Oley and Newmanstown, which he 
continued to serve for twenty-one years. When, in 1855, his 
elder brother, the Rev. William Pauli, died, he gave up Oley, 
Womelsdorf and Newmanstawn, retaining only the Hain's, to 
which he added the Sinking Spring, Alsace, Yocum's, Hinner- 
shitz and Kissinger congregations, previously served by his 
brother. These he continued to serve up to the time of his 
death — the Hain's for thirty-seven years. 

Very few ministers of the go?pel by outward appearance 
showed the pastoral ofiice as plainly as did Mr. Pauli, while at the 
same time being of easy approach by the most humble of his 
parishioners. In him was tiuly the character of the lowly, great 
Nazarene Teacher. He appeared unobtrusive and at the same 
time carried the dignity and firmness which should always be a 
part of the person ordained to serve his Master for the redemption 
of the souls of His people. 



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165 



At the time that Rev. Pauli began to serve the congregation 
at Hain's Church a great deal of dissatisfaction prevailed. A 
small number were allured to Rev. Augustus L. Herman, but 
likely on account of his brother Frederick, who had served from 
1822 to 1826. A strong sentiment, however, prevailed against 
him, making it impossible for him to be elected to the pastorate. 
Rev. Thos. H. Leinbach, one of the other of the trio who served 
the congregation after Rev. Dubbs, declined to continue his labors 
at Hain's. He met with considerable opposition; to such an ex- 
tent that it was apparent he could not carry a majority vote 
to become the pastor of the congregation, and thereupon deliv- 
ered his farewell sermon and severed his connection with the 
congregation. Rev. John Hautz, the other of the trio who served 

Hain's Church during the 



period immediately after Rev. 
Dubbs, would undoubtedly 
have been the choice of the 
congregation, but an all- wise 
Providence decreed other- 
wise by calling Rev. Hautz 
from his labors here on earth. 
The congregation was there- 
upon without the choice of a 
pastor at the close of the 
year 1833. Rev. Pauli was 
then a young minister, re- 
siding at Reading and serv- 
ing several country congrega- 
tions, and had officiated at 
several funerals at Hain's 
Church during the latter part 
of 1833. Thus the year 1834 
opened, the congregation 
without a pastor and divided 
into factions and all but 
peace and harmony prevailed. 
The consistory and elders of the congregation suggested young 
Pauli, provided he could be engaged at an unfixed salary for a 
year's trial, in an attempt to bring the disrupted condition of 
affairs to an end. The consistory was loath to fix a definite sum 
on account of the trouble which befell their predecessor, when 
four members paid the pastor his year's salary. 

The proposition being tendered, Rev. Pauli, after due consid- 
eration, consented to accept, remarking if the salary should fall 
below a sufficient amount he would not be obliged to continue, 
but could stop at any time after the expiration of the year. He 
preached his first sermon February 2, 1834, and after the first 
year strife, discord and ill feeling among the members ceased to 




Pvev. Charles Augustus Pauli 



166 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

exist and the congregation entered upon an era of prosperity. He 
was never elected as the pastor of the congregation, but continued 
to serve until the end of his life. That such an early reconcilia- 
tion of the members of the congregation was brought about must 
in a great measure be attributed to Rev. Pauli, who did not take 
sides with any of the factions, avoiding friction among the mem- 
bers as much as possible. He preached the gospel, but always 
refrained from participating in anything relating to the buildings 
or other matters pertaining to the Church. Sometimes members 
of the consistory would endeavor to have him express his views, 
but invariably they failed, his general answer being: "That 
property or matter is yours to attend to; I am not your master, 
but your servant, called to preach the gospel undefiled." 

Rev. Pauli was always dressed neat and clean in a conven- 
tional clerical suit, and in early life traveled on horseback in the 
performance of his duties. Later he had a carriage, which he 
used, and in the latter part of his life he never went alone. He 
then had a contract with some liveryman at Reading, who fur- 
nished the team and a regular driver whenever he had occasion 
to use it. His team, a purely clean white horse hitched in a clean, 
low rockaway carriage, was a familiar figure known over all. the 
principal roads and byways within a radius of eight to ten miles 
from Reading. The carriages came in vogue about 1835 to 1845. 
The hearse came in use about the year 1840. Before that date 
they used what is called the Conestoga wagon in bearing away their 
dead. During confirmation the girls all wore confirmation lace 
caps, which were made of fine lace. The boys were all dressed 
in black. 

On the 30th of August, 1835, Mr. Pauli was married to Miss 
Maria L. Davis. They never had any children. 

During his ministry of some forty-six years he baptized 6,775, 
confirmed 2,013, buried 2,044, married 2,121 couples, and 
preached about 4,700 times. For some years Mr. Pauli did not 
stand in any connection with the Synod. Some difficulty oc- 
curred between him and the Lebanon Classis. He stood aloof for 
several years, when his name was erased from the list of minis- 
ters. (Syn. Min. 1845, p. 25.) His personal character, so far 
as we know, was unexceptionable. In the discharge of his pas- 
toral duties he manifested considerable zeal, and his labors were 
not without good fruits. He always remained faithful to the Re- 
formed standards, carefully instructed his people in the Heidel- 
berg Catechism, and confirmed them according to the custom of 
the Church in which he was raised. In fact he was always exact 
in his catechetical instructions, laying stress on the fall of man- 
kind and the redemption by having the catechumens commit 
such passages of the Scriptures which had direct bearing on the 
subject. In the confirmation and admission into the Church he 



- ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 167 

always spoke with deep feeling, and always had a certain custom 
that he followed. This was also the case during communion ser- 
vices. The opening of divine services was always the same. At 
funerals in giving the biography of the deceased he had a certain 
form, from which he never deviated. A funeral in those days 
was held on the third day. They were not advertised, as there 
were no daily papers, only weekly. Accordingly notice was given 
by persons going from place to place. 

Mr. Pauli was a well-disposed man, of pleasant address, and 
possessed of some talent for preaching. He was faithful in the 
discharge of his duties, and, by his genial spirit and kindly bear- 
ing, had gained for himself many warm and devoted friends. 

Mr. Pauli's health had been gradually failing for some time 
past. During the last several years of his life he was a constant 
sufferer. His last illness commenced about two months previous 
to his decease. After patiently suffering the will of God, he fell 
asleep gently at his residence in the City of Reading, Berks 
county, Pa., October 5th, 1871, aged 67 years, 5 months and 23 
days. His funeral took place on the 11th of October, when a 
suitable discourse was delivered by the Rev. Dr. B. Bausman on 
these words, chosen by himself: "I have fought a good fight, I 
have finished my course, I have kept the faith." 2 Tim. 4: 7. 

Church Remodeled. 

In the year 1844 it became evident that it was necessary to 
make more than ordinary repairs. The congregation decided to 
remodel the church. The brick floor was taken up, and George 
See was awarded the contract to superintend the work. The in- 
terior was entirely renovated. The bricks were ground to sand 
by Mr. Peter Hain at Hain's mill and used in putting a coat of 
plaster on the outside walls, which was then laid out in imita- 
tion of brick. The stone over the door on the south side, con- 
taining the inscription and date of building, was also attended 
to. The inscription on this stone was in German and is as fol- 
lows: 

"Alle, die hier gehen aus und ein, 
Sollen Gott und dem Koenig unterthan sein," 

In English translation would read as follows: 

"All who here go in and out 
Should be subject to God and the King." 

This couplet indicated their loyalty to England. But during 
the Revolution their sentiments had been changed, and the in- 
scription became an eyesore. The word "king" was, at the di- 
rection of the Building Committee, erased with chisel and ham- 
mer by Jonathan See, a son of the master carpenter. It was then 
repainted — the letters in black and the stone white. 



168 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

The work being fully completed, the church was re-dedicated 
on Christmas of the same year. Rev. Pauli, the pastor, was as- 
sisted by Revs. J. S. Dubbs, C. G. Herman and Samuel Seibert 
in the dedicatory services. 

The church was then without a steeple, and in 1851 the con- 
gregation agreed to have a bell. A belfry or dome was built on 
the eastern gable end, on the original tower of the church, which 
had been struck by lightning on New Year's Day, 1817. 

On September 26, 1851 , a bell was hung in the new erected 
tower, the weight of which was 1,047 pounds. The bell was dedi- 
cated October 19, 1851. 

On June 6, 1866, the congregation celebrated in a suitable 
and appropriate manner the centennial anniversary of the erec- 
tion of the church in commemoration of their ancestors and to 
the glory of God. An immense concourse of people was in at- 
tendance. Rev. Dr. B. Bausman, of Reading, preached in the 
morning at 10 o'clock a centennial sermon from the text: Deut. 
32: 7. Revs. B. D. Zweizig, P. P. A. Hoffman and T. C. Lein- 
bach took part in the services. Pastor C. A. Pauli had prepared 
and read a historical sketch of the congregation, alluding to the 
principal families who were at the time when the church was 
built inhabitants and members of this congregation. 



Baptisms by Rev. Charles Augustus Pauli. 

1834-1871. 

Date of Baptism A 

1836, Apr. 16. Augustus Andrew Israel, son of George Arnold and 
Catharine, born Nov. 13, 1S35. Sponsor, Isaac Boyer. 

1845, May 25. Hannah Elizabeth, daughter of Adam Anspach and 

Ellen, born Apr. 13, 1845. Sponsor, Hannah Kerling. 

1846, Apr. 12. Abraham Henry, son of Charles Adams and Hannjili, 

born Jan. 10, 1846. Sponsors, Parents. 

1846, May 3. Richard, son of Reuben Adams and Magdalena, born 

Jan. 1, 1846. Sponsors, Peter Haiu and Anna. 

1847, June, 6. Rufus, son of Reuben Adams and Magdalena, born 

March 31, 1847. Sponsors, Jonathan Knorr and Elizabeth Bertram. 

1848, Jan. 30. Anna Elizabeth, daughter of Charles Adams and Han- 

nah, born Dec. 12, 1847. Sponsors, Parents. 

1851, Jan. 26. Elkanah, son of Reuben Adams and Magdalena, born 

Nov. 5, 1850. Sponsors, Parents. 

1852, June 27. Peter, son of Samuel Adam and Catharine, born April 

2, 1850. Sponsors, William Epler and Susanna. 

1853, Feb. 13. John Henry, son of Reuben Adams and Magdalena, 

born Oct. 27, 1852. Sponsors, William Yoder and Susanna. 

1862, Oct. 7. Valeria Ann, daughter of Reuben Adams and Magda- 

lena, born Apr. 21, 1862. Sponsors, Parents. 

1869, Apr. 2. Kitty Ann, daughter of Jacob Art and Caroline, born 

Feb. 17, 1869. Sponsors, Parents, 

B 

1834, Oct. 31. Adam, son of Daniel Bucks and Sarah, bom Oct. 24, 
1834. Sponsors, Parents. 

1834, Nov. 9. Kitty Ann, daughter of Benjamin Bressler and Eliza- 

beth, born Sept. 1, 1834. Sponsors, Daniel Boyer and Maria. 

1834, Nov. 23. Kitty Ann, daughter of Isaac Boyer and Polly, bora 

Oct. 8, 1834. Sponsors, Michael Fisher and Catharine. 

1835, Mar. 15. Adam, son of Daniel Brossman and Elizabeth, born Jam 

8, 1835. Sponsors, Parents. 

1835, March 15. William, sou of Adam Brossman and Elizabeth, born 

Dec. 1, 1834. Sponsors, Parents. 

1836, Sept. 25. Peter, sou of John Boyer and Susanna, June 18, 1836. 

Sponsors, Henry Matternes and Anna. 
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170 ST. John's (main's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1837, Jan. 29. Mary Ann, daughter of Isaac Boyer and Polly, born 
Dec. 22, 1S36. Sponsors, John Schaeffer and Mary Ann. 

1837, July 2. William, son of Nathaniel Billman and Sanary, born 

Apr. 17, 1837. Sponsors, John Billman and Sarah. 

1838, Jan. 14. Isaac, son of John Boyer and Susanna, born Nov. 13, 

1837. Sponsor, Isaac Boyer. 
1838, Jan. 14. Leonhard, son of John Bollman and Mary, born Dec. 2,. 

1837. Sponsor, Levi Fisher, 

1838, Feb. 11. Mary (likely an illegitimate child), born Aug. 5, 1837. 
Sponsor, Elizabeth Bensing. 

1838, June 17. Henry, son of Abraham Breil and Maria, born Jan. 18, 

1838. Sponsors, Daniel Brossman and Elizabeth. 

1839, Feb. 24. Maria Anna, daughter of Israel Bauer and Leah, bora 

Jan. 19, 1839. Sponsor, Amos Yoder and Breinig. 
1839, Apr. 21. Reuben, son of William Buechert (Beecher) and Sarah, 

born Feb. 27, 1839. Sponsor, Peter Leinlnger. 
1839, June 2. Kitty Ann. daughter of Daniel Bishop and Betsy, born 

— 27, 1839. Sponsors, Michael Fisher and Catharine. 
1839, July 14. Rebecca, daughter of Peter Blankenbiller and Eliza- 
beth, born Aug. 8, 1838. Sponsors, Samuel Eberly and Anna. 
1841, Jan. 24. Jonathan, son Jonathan Bertram and Nellie, born Dec 

27, 1840, Sponsors. Henry Werner and Eva. 
1841, Jan. 24. Ellen Elizabeth, daughter of William Beecher and 

Sarah, born Dec. 29, 1840. Sponsors, Joseph Fox and Elizabeth. 
1841, Apr. 18. Kitty Ann, daughter of John Bollman and Mary, born 

Oct. 17, 1840. Sponsor, Anna Maria Bollman. 
1841, Apr. 18. Eliza, daughter of George Bollman and Sarah, born 

Feb. 23, 1841. Sponsor, Mary Bollman. 

1841, Oct. 31. Reuben, son of Benjamin Brossman and Catharine,. 

born July 27, 1841. Sponsor, Reuben Faust. 
1842 Jan. 23. Amanda Wilmina, daughter of George Boyer and Cath- 

arine, born Aug. 27. 1841. Sponsors, Francis Stiely and Sarab 
Werner. 

1842, June 26. Eliza, daughter of Daniel Brossman and Elizabeth, born. 

May 6, 1842. Sponsors, Parents. 

1843, Mar. 24. Mary, daughter of William Beecher and Sarah, born 

Feb. 5, 1843. Sponsor, Mary Beecher. 
1843, Aug. 20. Emma, daughter of Jonathan Bertram and Nelly Nora, 
born July 18, 1843. Sponsors, Parents. 

1843, Nov. 12. Amelia, daughter of Isaac Bohn and Mary Ann, born 

Sept. 23, 1843. Sponsor, John Mell and Sarah, 

1844, Aug. 18, James, son of Abraham Breil and Maria, born June 6» 

1844, Sponsors, Daniel Reiter and Catharine Lerch, 



ST, John's (hain's) reformed church. 171 

Date of Baptism 

1845, Jan. 29. Adam, son of Benjamin Brossman and Catharine, born 

Apr. 11, 1844. Sponsors, Henry Werner and Eva. 
184.5, Feb. 12. Susanna Amelia, daughter of Samuel Berlet and Mary, 

born Oct. 19. 1844. Sponsor, Susanna Bertram, 

1845, June 22. Kitty, daughter of Jonathan Bertram and Nelly, born 

May 11, 1845. Six)nsors, Peter Hain and Catharine. 

1846. April 16. Daniel, son of Darius Bressler and T>ucetta, born April 

4, 1846. Sponsors, Parents. 
1846, Sept. 13. Amelia Christina, daughter of Benjamin Brossman 
and Catharine, born March 4, 1846. Sponsor, Elizabeth Bross- 
man. single. 

1846, Dec. 20. John, son of "William Beecher and Sarah, born Oct. 28, 

1846. Sponsor, Jonathan Fornwald. 

1847. Apr. 5. Elijah, son of Mark Beard and Mary, born Sept. — 

1817. (Adult) 
1847, Apr. 11. Sarah Catharine, daughter of Adam Bohn and Hannah, 

born Dec. 15. 1846. Sponsors. Daniel Brossman and Catharine. 
1847. Apr. 21. Maria Anna, daughter of Isaac Bohn and Maria, bom 

Apr. 1, 1847. Sponsor. Sophia Bohn. 
1847, May 6. Lydia, daughter of William Berlet and Harrietta, born 

March 12, 1847. Sponsor, Lydia Schaner. 
1847. May 6. Amanda, daughter of Samuel Berlet and Mary, born 

Dec. 11, 1846. Sponsor. Lavina Berlet. 

1847, Nov. 7. William, son of Emanuel Bohn and Elvina, born Sept 

18, 1847. Sponsors, Daniel Gruber and Anna. 

1848, Jan. 16. John, son of Jacob Borkhard and Ellen, born Nov. 2, 

1847. Sponsors. Benneville Waltman and Rebecca. 

1848, Feb. 24. Sarah, daughter of Daniel Bucks and Elizabeth, bom 

Dec. 29, 1847. Sponsor. Sarah Bucks. 
1848, May 6. Mary Emaline, daughter of Isaac Boyer and Elizabeth, 

born Feb. 7, 1848. Sponsor, Mary Sauer. 
1848, June 4. Louisa, daughter of Daniel Bohn and Harriet, bora 

March 11, 1848. Sponsors, Anthony Spayd and Susanna. 
1&48, Aug. 13. Frank, son of Benjamin Bender and Mary, born June 

29, 1848. Sponsors, Daniel Gerhart and Mary. 

1848, Sept. 10. Agnes Rebecca, daughter of Jeremiah Binkley and 

Mary, born July 13, 1848. Sponsor, Angeline Wartman. 

1849, Apr. 21. Sarah Elmira, daughter of Samuel Berlet and Mary, 

born Dec. 30, 1848. Sponsor, Elvina Gerhart. 
1849, Aug. 11. Richard, son of Darius Bressler and Lucetta, born Nov. 

29, 1848. Sponsors, Parents. 
1849, Sept. 9. William, son of Benjamin Brossman and Catharine, 

born July 27, — . Sponsors, William Beecher and Sarah. 



172 ST. jOHJs's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1849, Oct. 20. Jerome, son of Moses Boyer and Eliza, born July 20, 

1849. Sponsor, Anna Weinhold. 

1849, Oct. 24. Edward, son of Emanuel Bohn and Elvina, born July 

6, 1849. Sponsor, Father. 

1849, Nov. 18. Priscilla Elizabeth, daughter of Epraim Berlet and wife, 

born Oct. 15, 1849. Sponsor, Hannah Fox. 

1850, May 18. Anna Maria, daughter of Isaac Boyer and Elizabeth, 

born Jan. 22, 1850. Sponsor, Anna Stichler. 
1850, June 16. Jeremiah, son of Isaac Bohn and Maria Anna, born 

March 30, 1850. Sponsors, Parents. 
1850, June 30. Mary Ann, daughter of Joseph Bohn and Elizabeth, 

born May 30, 1850. SiX)nsors, John From and Lydia Ann Spayd. 
1850, Oct. 20. Rebecca, daughter of Adam Bohn and' Hannah, born 

Sept. 2, 1850. Sponsor, Rebecca Lamm. 

1850, Dec. 1. Adam, son of Benjamin Bender and Mary, born Oct. 20, 

1850. Sponsor. John Gerhard and Salome. 

1851, Tamson Anna, daughter of Daniel Bohn and Harriet, 

born Sept. 18, 1S50. Sponsor, Mary Spayd. 

1851. Feb. 23. Mary Rebecca, daughter of Daniel B. Bucks and Eliza- 

beth, born Jan. 1.3, 1851. Sponsor, Rebecca Hain. 
1851, June 1. Reily, son of Emanuel Bohn and Elenora, born Dec. 

3, 1850. Sponsors, Parents. 

1851, July 27. Milton, son of Joseph Bohn and Elizabeth, born May 

31, 1851. Sponsors, Joseph Richards and Hetty. 

1852, June 13. Isaac, son of Isaac Boyer and Elizabeth, born May 5, 

1852. Sponsors, Isaac Stoudt and Lavina. 

1853, Jan. 4. Levi Harrison, son of Daniel Bohn and Harrietta, 

born Nov. 5, 1852. Sponsor, Levi Spayd. 

1853, Mar. 11. Adam, son of Adam Bohn and Hannah, born Nov. 27, 
1852. Sponsors, John Miller and Amelia. 

1853, May 1. Kassy Ann, daughter of Benjamin Brossman and Cath- 

arine, born March 26, 1852. Sponsors, Parents. 

1853, May 1. Catharine, daughter of Emanuel Bohn and Elvina, 

born Aug. 15. 1852. Sponsors, Parents. 

1853, July 24. Sarah, daughter of Elisha Beard and Mary Anna, 
born Nov. 16, 1852. Siwnsors, Parents. 

1853, July 24. Mary Ann, daughter of Isaac Bauer and Mary Anna, 

born April 6, 1853. Sponsor, Angeline Eirich. 

1854, Apr. 30. Helen Elizabeth, daughter of Jeremiah Binkley and 

Elizabeth, born Oct. 30, 1853. Sponsor, Mary Binkley. 

1854, June 11. Hanna Maranda, daughter of Peter Bertram and 
Sarah, born July 23, 1853. Sponsors, Jonathan Bertram and Nelly. 



ST. John's (hain's) refokmed church. nz 

Date of Baptism 

1854, Nov. 26. Peter Fraukliii, son of Isaac Boyer and Elizabetb, 

born Aug. 10, 1854. Sponsors, Peter Texter and Maria. 

1855, Jan. 21. Valeria Magdalena, daughter of Henry Binkley and 

Mary, born Nov. 24, 1854. Sponsor, Mary Binkley. 

1855, May 26. Sarah Jane, daughter of Jeremiah Binkley and Mary 
Ann, born Feb. 9, 1855. Sponsors. Parents. 

1855, Nov. 4. Daniel Webster, son of Isaac Bauer and Mary, born 

Aug. 13, 1855. Sponsors, Samuel Smith and Anna. 

1856, May 4. Emily Ellenora, daughter of Henry Binkley and Mary, 

March 17, 1856. Sponsors, Jonathan Bertram and Nelly Nora. 
1856, May .31. William Henry, son of .John Bausman and Maria, 

born Feb. 12, 1856. Sponsors, Peter Yoh and Hetty. 
18.56, June 12. Sarah Ann, daughter of Isaac Bohn and Maria Anna, 

born Apr. 22, 18.56. Sponsors, Parents. 
1856, Oct. 19. Henry, son of Benjamin Bender and Mary, born Sept, 

2, 1856. Sponsor. Henry Gerhard. 

1856, Nov. 2. Ellen, daughter of Isaac Boyer and Elizabeth, born 

June 4, 18-56. Sponsor, Ellen Elrich. 

18.56, Nov. 16. Asa Ann, daughter of William Brossman and Mary, 

born Sept. 1. 18.56. Sponsors, Parents. 

18.57, March 21. Cassy Ann, daughter of Samuel Berlot and Mary, 

born Jan. 8, 1857. Sponsor, Lydia Ann Sannon. 

1857, March 22. John George, son of Jeremiah Binkley and Mary Ann, 

born Sept. 10, 1856. Sponsors, Parents. 
18.57, May 6. George, son of Emanuel Bohn and Elvina, born 'Aug. 

29, 1856. Sponsor, Sarah Hughes. 

1857, May .31. Wilmot Bertram, son of Henry Binkley and Mary 

Anna, born Apr. 17, 1857. Sponsors, Josiah Binkley and Sarah 
Bertram. 

18.57, .June 14. Kitty Ann, daughter of William Brossman and Maria^ 
born Dec. 21, 1856. Sponsors, Parents. 

1858, Feb. 7. Catharine Ann Elizabeth, daughter of William Bross- 

man and Mary Ann. born Sept. 28, 1857. Sponsors, Samuel Reif- 
snyder and Mary Ann. 
1858, Apr. 10. Franklin, sou of Isaac Bohn and Mary Ann, born Jan. 

30, 1858. Sponsors, Parents. 

1858, May 16. Amelia Rebecca, daughter of John Bausman and Mary, 
born Feb. 8, 1858. Sponsor, Amelia Yoh. 

1858, July 29. Amelia, daughter of Samuel Bohn and Sarah, born 
Oct. 22, 1857. Sponsor, Catharine Bohn. 

1858, Dec. 12. Kate Lavina, daughter of Henry Binkley and Mary 
Ann, born Oct. 13, 1858. Sponsor, Lavina Binkley. 



174 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1859, Jan. 20. George Franklin, son of Benjamin Brossman and Cath- 
arine, born Aug. 23, 1850. Sponsors, Parents. 
1859, Feb. 0. Mary Eve, daugliter of Benjamin Bender and Mary, 

born Nov. 21, 1858. Sponsors, Jacob Zeller and Margareth. 
1859, March 20. Candace Dorothea, daughter of Peter Sell and Sarah 

Bertram, Illegitimate, born Nov. 10, 1858. Sponsor Ellen Eirich. 
1859, Apr. 20. Catharine Ellen, daughter of David Bucks and Ellen, 

born Jan. 7, 1859. Siwnsors, Parents. 
1859, Apr. 21. Daniel, son of Benjamin Bergman and Catharine, born 

Apr. 10, 1859. Sponsors, Daniel Yoder and Susan. 
1859, May 29. Lewis, son of Isaac Boyer and Elizabeth, born Nov. 

20, 1858. Sponsor, William Yoder. 
1859, July 24. George, son of Edv^^ard Bohn and Catharine, born May 

23, 1859. Sponsors, Parents. 

1859, Sept. 13. Elizabeth Fanny, daughter of Jeremiah Binkley and 

Mary, born Aug. 16, 1858. Sponsors, John Ruth and Nelly. 

1860, Apr. 29. Candace Salome, daughter of Henry Binkley and Mary, 

born Feb. 19, 1860. Sponsors, David Hain and Sarah. 
1860, Aug. 25. Samuel, son of Samuel Bohn and Sarah, born Apr. 24, 

1860. Sponsors, Parents. (This is the first rec'd and entered in 

Church Book beginning v^'ith the year 1860.) 
1860, Sept. 2. Thomas, son of Isaac Bohn and Mary Ann, born June 

23, 1860. Sponsors, Parents. 
1860, Sept. 30. Hilorius, son of Benjamin Brossman and Catharine, 

born Aug. 26, 1860. Sponsors, Parents. 
1860, Oct. 28. Emma, daughter of Benjamin Bender and Mary, born 

Sept. 22, 1860. Sponsors. Samuel Gerhart and Elizabeth. 

1860, Nov. 11. Milton, sou of Edward Bohn and Catharine, born Sept. 

7, 1860. Sponsors, Parents. 

1861, Feb. 13. Violanda, daughter of John Bausman and Maria, born 

Aug. 2, 1860. Sponsor, Ellen Romig. 
1861, Apr. 17. George David, son of Jacob Bechtel and Amanda, born 

Jan. 17, 1861. Sponsor, John Sohl. 
1861, May 30. Henry Richard, son of Jeremiah Binkley and Mary 

Ann, born Nov. 27, 1860. Sponsors, Henry Binkley and Mary Ann. 
1861, Aug. 18. Catharine Rebecca, daughter of John Betz and Eliza- 
beth, born May 20, 1861. Sponsor, Catharine Weht (Waid). 
1861, Aug. 18. George Leewell, son. of John Bender and Margareth, 

born June 4, 1861. Sponsors, Parents. 
1861, Oct. 27. Simon Cameron, son of Peter Bertram and Sarah, born 

Dec. 31, 1859. Sponsor, Jonathan Bertram. 
1861, Nov. 13. Matilda, daughter of Abraham Boyer and Catharine, 

born May 10, 1839. (Adult.) 



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Date of Baptism 

1862, Feb. 2. Adelia Rebecca, daughter of Henry Binkley and Mary 

Ann, born Nov. 15, 1861. Sponsor, Emma Bertram. 

1862, March 2. Daniel, son of Edward Bohn and Catharine, born Oct. 

25, 1861. Sponsors, Parents. 

1863, May 4. Henry Jonathan, son of Henry Binkley and Mary Ann. 

born March 16, 1863. Sponsors, Samuel Smith and Anna. 
1863. June 7. William Franklin, son of Jacob Bechtel and Amanda 

Elizabeth, born Jan. 18, 1863. Sponsors, Franklin Bechtel and 

Anna. 
1863, May 19. Kate, daughter of Benjamin Bender and Mary, born 

March 2, 1863. Sponsors, Michael Gerhart and Catharine. 
1863, Aug. 16. James Jacob, son of Jacob Boyer and Elizabeth, born 

July 20, 1863. Sponsors, Jacob Zeller and Margareth. 
1863, Aug. 16. Matilda, daughter of Isaac Boyer and Mary, born June 

5, 1863. Sponsors, Charles Boyer and Christina. 
1863, Nov. 8. Wellington Thomas, son of Isaac Bickel and Angeline, 

born Sept. 6, 1S63. Sponsors, Thomas Werner and Joanna. 

1863, Nov. 9. Lizzie Ellenora, daughter of Levi Henry and Emma 

Bertram, born Aug. 25, 1862. Sponsor, Mother. (Illegitimate 
Child.) 

1864, Sept. 25. Essina, daughter of Isaac Boyer and Mary, born July 

10, 1864. Sponsors, Parents. 

1864, Nov. 6. Eva Anna, daughter of Jacob Boyer and Elizabeth, born 

Aug. 23, 1864. Sponsors, Jeremiah Boyer and Christina. 

1865, Mar. 26. Jonathan David, son of Benjamin Bender and Mary, 

born Dec. 14, 1864. Sponsor, Jonathan L. B. Reber. 
1865, Apr. 9. Katie, daughter of Reuben Beecher and Emma, born 

Feb. 3, 1865. Sponsors, William Beecher and Sarah. 
1865, Oct. 3. Anna Maria, daughter of Peter Betz and Elizabeth, 

born Sept. 13. 1865. Sponsors, John Betz and Elizabeth. 

1865, Nov. 19. Henry, sou of Edward Bohn and Catharine, born Sept. 

23, 1865. Sponsors, Parents. 

1866, May 19. Ellen Priscilla. daughter of Isaac Bickel and Angeline, 

born Feb. 9, 18G6. Sponsors, Peter Gerhart and Caroline. 

1866, May 20. Franklin Pierce, son of John Ulrich and Matilda, born 
Dec. 10, 1865. Sponsor, Elizabeth Betz. 

1866, May 20. John William, son of Jacob Boyer and Eliza, born Feb. 
18, 1866. Sixmsor, John Bernerd. 

1866, June 17. George Evan, sou of Henry Binkley and Mary Ann, 
born Apr. 3, 1866. Sponsor, Maria Miller. 

1866, Oct. 7. Charles Ellmore, son of David Bernet and Molly, born 

May 15, 1866. Sponsor, Mother. 



176 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1866, Dee. 2. Louisa, daughter of Samuel Bohn and Sarah, born Feb. 

22, 1866. Sponsors, Parents. 

1867, Apr.- 21. Adam, son of Isaac Boyer and Mary, born March 25,. 

1867. Sponsors, Parents. 
1867, May 9. Mary, daughter of Edward Bohn and Catharine, born 

Feb. 24, 1867. Sponsors, Parents, 
1867, May 19. Amanda Puella, daughter of John Betz and Catharine, 

born Feb. 27, 1867. Sponsors, Parents. 
1867, June 2. Katie Ann, daughter of Washington Brechbill and 

Sarah, born Jan. 14, 1867. Sponsors, George Schaeffer and Mary 

Leininger. 

1867, June 2. Sally Letitia (Lathishia), daughter of Benjamin Ben- 

der and Mary, born Jan. 30, 1867. Sponsor, Lathishia Haas. 

1868, May 3. Elizabeth Laura, daughter of Henry Binkley and Mary 

Ann, born Jan. 19, 1868. Sponsors, Benneville Lamm and Eliza- 
beth. 

1868, July 12. Eeily, son of Benjamin Bender and Mary, born Mar. 
26, 1868. Sponsors, Parents. 

1868, Aug. 23. Tillie Christina, daughter of Jacob Beyer and Eliza- 
beth, born July 6, 1868. Sponsor, Mother. 

1868, Oct. 18. Wellington, son of Edward Bohn and Catharine, born 

Sept. 1, 1868. Sponsors, Parents. 

1869, Feb. 17. Daniel George, son of David Barlotte (Barnet) and 

Molly, born Feb. 20, 1868. Sponsors, Daniel Simmon and Elizabeth. 
1869, Oct. 17. Andrew, son of Isaac Boyer and Mary, born July 28, 

1869. Sponsors, Parents. 
1869, Nov. 28. Jacob, son of Jacob Bechtel and Anna, born Sept. 19, 

1869. Sponsors, Isaac Bechtel and Sarah. 

1869, Nov. 28. James Andrew, son of Peter Betz and Elizabeth, born 

May 26, 1869. Sponsor, Marauda Miller. 

1870, Feb. 6. Daniel Isaac, son of Jacob Boyer and Elizabeth, boru 

Nov. 29, 1869. Sponsor, Matilda Ulrich. 

1870, Feb. 6. George Levi, son of Reuben Beecher and Emma, born 

Nov. 14, 1869. Sponsors, Levi Beecher and Ellen. 

1870, Feb. 16. George Frank Jacob, son of Henry Bleasand and Sarah, 
born Oct, 14, 1869. Sponsor, Sophia Greth. 

1870, Feb. 17. Eve Ida, daughter of Henry Boyer and Lizzie, born Jan. 
29, 1870. Sponsor, Susan Boyer, 

1870, Mar. 11. Charles Franklin, son of Joseph Brechtbill and Eliza, 
born Oct. 22, 1869. Sponsor, Rebecca Kern. 

1870, July 10. Charles Roether, son of Henry Binkley and Mary, born 
April 4, 1870, Sponsors, John Roether and Lovlna, 



ST. John's (hain's) refoemed church. 177 

Date of Baptism 

1870, Xov. 13. William, son of Levi Beecher and Ellen, born Oct. 1, 

1870. Sponsors, William Beecher and Sarah. 

1871, April 15. Anna Fisher, daughter of Abraham Boyer and Cath- 

arine, born Feb. 26, 1835. Adult, 
1871, June 11. Lizzie, daughter of Benjamin Bender and Mary, born 

March 19, 1S71. Sponsors, William Yoder and Susan. 
1871, July 2. Agnes Elizabeth, daughter of Isaac Bickel and An- 

geline, born Jan. 2, 1871. Sponsors, Reuben Shell and Elizabeth. 

C 
1839, May 1. Maria, daughter of Benjamin Kohlman (Coleman) and 

Nelly, born April 14, 1839. Sponsor, Mary Sloat (Schot). 

1839, Apr. 7. William, son of Charles Cox and Ellen, born Jan. 23, 

1839. Sponsors, William Eckert and Rebecca. 

1836, Sept. 25. Susaua Amanda, daughter of Charles Cooks, born May 

7, 1836. Sponsor, Elizabeth Mell. 

1861, Apr.28. Charles, son of Charles Cramp and Rebecca, born 

March 18, 1861. Sponsors, Parents. 
1870, Nov. 14. Alice Rebecca, daughter of Samuel Charles and Emma, 

born Feb. 23, 1870. Sponsor, Elizabeth Seidel. 

D 

1837, July 2. John Frederick, son of John Frederick Diehl and wife, 

born May 9, 1837. Sponsors, John Knorr and Maria. 

1840, Nov. 29. Anna, daughter of Joseph Diehl and Mary Ann, born 

Sept. 19, 1840. Sponsors, Henry Heckroth (Eckenroth) and Anna 

Faust. 
1840, Nov. 29. Harrietta, daughter of Joseph Diehl and Mary Ann, 

born Nov. 21, 1838. Sponsors, Moses Stamm and Harriet. 
1843, Feb. S. Elizabeth, daughter of John Dieter and Maria, born 

April 16, 1840. Sponsors, John Getz and Margareth. 

1843, Feb. 26. Levina, daughter of Joseph Diehl and Maria, born Oct. 

22, 1842. Sponsors. Charles Diehl and Levina. 

1844, Jan. 5. Ephraim, son of David Dautrich and Nelly, born Aug. 

29, 1843. Sponsors, John Ruth and Sarah. 

1845, March 16. Ellen Emma, daughter of Joseph Diehl and Maria, 

born Jan. 11, 1845. Sponsors, Elijah Stiely and Ellen. 

1848, Apr. 23. Henry, son of Charles Diehl and Levina, born Dec. 17, 
1847. Sponsor, Daniel Dunkelberger. 

1850, Oct. 6. Malinda, daughter of Charles Diehl and Levina, born 

July 30, 1850. Sponsors, Peter Gerhart and Caroline. 

1850, Nov. 3. Sarah Sophia, daughter of Henry C. Dewalt and Re- 

becca, born Feb. 7, 1850. Sponsors, Parents. 

1852, July 22. William, son of Daniel Dunkelberger and Catharine, 
born May 19, 1852. Sponsor, Wiliam Dunkelberger. 



178 ST. John's (main's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1852, Nov. 14. Charles, son of Charles Diehl and Levina, born Sept. 10, 
1852. Sponsors, Benjamin Gerhard and Eva Catharine. 

1854, May 27. David Samuel, son of Daniel Dunkelberger and Cath- 
arine, born Feb. 7, 1854. Sponsors, Samuel Reifsnyder and Eliza. 

1856, May 4. Jeremiah, son of Daniel Dehart and Rebecca, bora 

Feb. 14, 1856. Sponsor, Mother. 

1858, May 2. David Daniel, son of William Dunlielberger and 

Clarinda, born Feb. 15, 1858. Sponsors. Daniel Dunkelberger and 
Catharine. 

1859, April 25. Daniel, son of Daniel Dunkelberger and Catharine, 

born Jan. 20, 1859. Sponsors, Parents. 

1861, Feb. 26. Kitty Ann, daughter of William Dunkelberger and 

Clarinda, born Dec. 21, 1860. Sponsors, Daniel Greth and Polly. 

1862, Oct. 27. Sarah Kate, daughter of Daniel Dunkelberger and 

Catharine, born Aug. 20, 1862. Sponsors, William Beecher and 
Sarah. 

1863, May 10. George B. McClellan, son of William Dunkelberger and 

Clarinda, born Feb. 3, 1863. Sponsor, George D. Greth. 
1866, March 11. Levi, son of Daniel Dunkelberger and Catharine, born 

Jan. 2, 1866. Sponsors, Levi Fox and Angeline. 
1868, June 14. Milton Harrison, sou of William Deer and Rebecca, 

born Dec. 24, 1867. Sponsors, Parents. 
1868, Nov. 15. Catharine Louisa, daughter of Solomon Dunkelberger 

and Elmira, born Oct. 13, 1868. Sponsors, Parents. 
1870, Sept. 16. Lydia Jane, daughter of Jonathan Dundore and Han- 
nah, born May 30, 1870. Sponsors, Parents. 

E 
1840, Jan. 26. Kitty Ann, daughter of David Eirich and Betsy, born 

Sept. 30, 1839. Sponsors, Peter Hain and Catharine. 
1842, March 13, Anna Maria, daughter of David Eirich and Elizabeth, 

born Nov. 28, 1841. Sponsor, Mary Schaeffer. 
1842, Sept. 24. Christian, son of Joseph Eberly and Magdalena, born 

Aug. 4, 1841. Sponsor, Esther Scharman. 
1847, Apr. 1. Henry, son of Frederick Eirich and Elizabeth, born 

Feb. 21, 1847. Sponsor, Leah Eirich. 
1847, May 12. Emaline, daughter of Daniel Eshelman and Lydia. born 

Sept. 20, 1846. Sponsors, Parents. 
1849, Jan. 10. Philip Therieas, son of John Evans and Anna, born 

Jan. 24, 1848. Sponsor, Abraham Miller. 
1852, May 2. Charles Uriah, son of John Eirich and Sarah, born Dec. 

29, 1851. Sponsor, Charles Spohn. 

1852, Nov. 28. Emma, daughter of Allison Eirich and Polly, born Sept. 
7, 1852. Sponsor, Ellen Eirich. 



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Date of Baptism 

1854, Feb. 19. John David, son of John Eirich and Sarah, born Oct. 

1, 1853. Sponsors, John Ruth and Nelly. 
1856, April 6. Barbara Ellen, daughter of Allison Eirich and Polly, 

born Jan. 12, 1856. Sponsors, Parents. 

1859, Jan. 26. Charles Adam, son of Allison Eirich and Polly, born 

Aug. 6, 1858. Sponsors, Charles Spohn and Amelia. 

1860, March 4. Milton James, son of John Eirich and Sarah, born Aug. 

29, 1859. Sponsors, John Maurer and Elizabeth, 
1860, Apr. 15. Charles, son of Peter Eirich and Eliza, born Oct. 22, 
1859. Sponsors, Parents. 

1860, Sept. 30. Hamlin Binkley, son of Frankin Ebling and Anna 

Maria, born April 30, 1860. Sponsor, Josiah Binkley. 

1861, Nov. 13. Wellington, son of Reuben Elright and Matilda, bora 

March 9, 1860. Sponsor, Abraham Ruth. 

1862, Aug. 17. Emma (Twin), daughter of John Eirich and Sarah, 

born May 13, 1862. Sponsor, Ellen Palm. 

1862, Aug. 17. Ida May (Twin), daughter of John Eirich and Sarah, 
born May 13, 1862. Sponsor, Angeline Siegfried. 

1868, Feb. 27. (ieorge Samuel, son of Samuel Eckenroth and Maria, 
born Jan. 19, 1867. Sponsor, Samuel Ruth. 

1868, Nov. 8. Susan, daughter of Peter Eirich and Elizabeth, born 

Sept. 9, 1868. Sponsors, John Seidel and Susan Eckenroth. 

1869, Feb. 21. Harry Lewis, son of John Eirich and Sarah, born June 

28, 1868. Sponsors, Gabriel Duudore and Catharine. 
1871, March 27. Alice Rebecca, daughter of Richard Eckenroth and 
Susanna, born Jan. 2, 1871. Sponsor, Mother. 

F 

1834, Feb. 16. Daniel, son of John Fidler and Catharine, born Nov. 
24, 1833. Sponsors, John Fidler and Catharine. 

1834, May 11. Amanda Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph Fox and Eliza- 
beth, born March 7, 1834. Sponsors, Daniel Brossman and Eliza- 
beth. 

1834, July 20. Sarah Ann, daughter of Henry Fox and Mary, born 

March 28, 1834. Sponsor, Susanna Reifsnyder. 
1834, July 20. Eliza, daughter of Samuel Fisher and Elizabeth, born 

May 14, 1834. Sponsors, Parents. 
1834, Aug. 25. Anna Priscilla, daughter of Ellas Fisher and Catharine, 

born Feb. 3, 1834. Sponsors, Parents. 
1834, Oct. 11. Hannah, daughter of Isaac Fessler and Sarah, bom 

May 14, 1834. Sponsor, Sarah Mell. 

1834, Dec. 7. Maria Elizabeth, daughter of Daniel Fidler and Eliza- 

beth, born Oct. 8, 1834. Sponsor, Maria Fidler. 



180 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1835, Jan. 21. Mary Ann, daughter of Peter Fisher and Polly, bora 

Oct. 9, 1834. Sponsors, Parents. 
1835, Aug. 16. William, son of Abraham Fisher and Susanna, born 

July 18, 1835. Sponsors, William Fisher and Margareth. 

1835, Nov. 22. Levi Reifsnyder, son of Joseph Fox and Elizabeth, born 

Oct. 1, 1835. Sponsors. George Reifsnyder and Elizabeth. 

1836, Jan. 3. Ellmina, daughter of John Faust and Sarah, born Oct. 

8, 1835. Sponsors, Joseph Faust and Polly. 
1836, April 10. Charles Bollman, son of Absolom Fisher and Barbara,^ 
born Feb. 29, 1836. Sponsors, Daniel Fisher and Catharine. 

1836, Dec. 4. Hannah Mary Ann, daughter of Daniel Fisher and Sus- 

anna, born Oct. 27, 1836. Sponsors, Michael Simmon and Susanna. 

1837. Jan. 15. Jacob Henry, son of Joseph Fox and Elizabeth, born 

Nov. 18, 1836. Sponsors. Jacob Stoudt and Lavina. 
1S37, Mar. 10. Adam, son of Adam Faust and Elizabeth, born Feb. 20, 

1837. Sponsors, Parents. 
1837, July 2. Michael, son of Daniel Fisher and Elizabeth, born 

April 29, 1837. Sponsor, Michael Fisher. 
1837. July 7. Harriet, daughter of Daniel Faust and Hannah, born 

May 24. 1837. Sponsor. Elizabeth Faff. 
1837, Ang. 13. Ellenora. daughter of William Fisher and Mary, born 

May 29, 1837. Sponsors. Daniel Fisher and Catharine. 
1837, Oct. 22. James, son of Michael Fichthorn and Maria, born July 

21, 1837. Sponsors, Benjamin Meek and Elizabeth. 
1837, Oct. 22. Mary Anna, daughter of Reuben Flickinger and Sarah 

Strunk (Illegitimate), born July 31, 1837. Sponsor, Polly Miller. 

1837, Nov.l9. Richard, son of Absolom Fisher and Barbel, born Oct. 

21, 1837. Sponsor, John Bollman. 

1838, May 14. Peter, son of Jacob Faust and Catharine, born April 6, 

1888. Sponsor, Reuben Faust. 
1838, June 17. Charles Montgomery, son of Abraham Fisher and Sus- 
anna, born April 7, 1838. Sponsor, Charles W. Fisher. 

1838, June 25. Jeremiah, son of William Fisher and Ellen, born May 

20, 1838. Sponsor, Elizabeth Boyer. 

1839, April 10. Leah Barbara, daughter of Daniel Faust and Hannah, 

born Jan. 27, 1839. Sponsors, Daniel Faust and Susanna. 

1839, May 5. William, son of Joseph Fox (Fuchs) and Elizabeth, 

born Dec. 11, 1838. Sponsor, Martha Reifsnyder. 

1839, Aug. 24. Jacob, son of Jacob Faust and Catharine, born May 4, 
1839. Sponsors, Parents. 

1839, Nov. 17. Amelia, daughter of Henry Fox and Mary, born May 
18, 1839. Sponsor, Mary Stetler. 



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Date of Baptism 

1840, July 26. Adam, son of Peter Fidler and Anna, born May 4, 
1840. Siionsors, Thomas Werner and Catharine. 

1840, Oct. 2. Susanna, daughter of Jacob Faust and Catharine, born 

May 9, 1840. Sponsors, Daniel Faust and Susanna. 

1840, Nov. 1. Reuben Leininger, son of Joseph Fox and Elizabeth, 

born Sept. 13, 1840. Sponsors, Peter Leininger and Catharine. 

1841, May 2. Thomas, sou of Daniel Faust and Hannah, born Dec. 2, 

1S40. Sponsors, Parents. 
1841, June 13. Emma Barbara, daughter of Abraham Fisher and 

Susanna, born Feb. 5, 1841. Sponsors, George Moyer asid Barbara. 
1841, Aug. 3. Susanna, daughter of Daniel Faust and Hannah, born 

Feb. 19, 1841. Sponsors, Parents. 

1841, Aug. 8. Daniel, son of Jacob Faust and Catharine, born May 

2, 1841. Sponsors, Daniel Faust and Susannah. 

1842, Jan. 19. Sarah Ann, daughter of Daniel Fisher and Elizabeth, 

born Oct. 16, 1841. Sponsor, Sarah Ann Haiu. 
1842, Mar. 20. Elvina, daughter of William Fisher and Elenora, born 

Jan. 21, 1842. Sponsors, Isaac Stoudt and Elvina. 
1842, June 26. Reuben, son of Peter Fidler and Anna, born April 1, 

1842. Sponsor, Reuben Fidler. 

1842, Aug. 21. Isabella, daughter of Joseph Fox and Elizabeth, born 
Mar. 30, 1842. Sponsors, William Beecher and Sarah. 

1842, Sept. 21. Emaline, daughter of Reuben Flickinger and Sarah, 
born June 5, 1842. Sponsors, Simon (Simson) Rith and Anna 
Snyder (Schneider). 

1842, Oct. 2. John David, son of David Fidler and Hannah, born 

Aug. 29, 1842. Sponsors, parents. 
1842, Dec. 11. Henry, son of Jacob Faust and Catharine, born Aug. 
19, 1842. Sponsor, John Faust. 

1842, Dec. 14. Samuel, son of Peter Fleischer and Catharine, born 

Nov. 14, 1842. Sponsor, Levi Bensing. 

1843, Sept. 17. Michael, son of Peter Fisher and Maria, born Mar. 

28, 1843. Sponsors, Michael Ruth and Elizabeth. 

1843, Oct. 15. Elizabeth, daughter of Daniel Fisher and Elizabeth, 

born July 18, 1843. Sponsors, Daniel Bucks and Elizabeth Hain. 

1843, Oct. 25. James, son of Alexander Fisher and Catharine, born 
July 26, 1843. Sponsors, Parents. 

1843, Nov. 16. Maria, daughter of Jacob Frey and Betsy, born July 10, 

1843. Sponsor, Mary Moyer. 

1843, Dec. 24. Emma, daughter of Elias Fiant and Matilda, born Oct 

11, 1843. Sponsor, Susanna Bertram. 

1844, Feb. 27. John Franklin, son of Joseph Fox and Elizabeth, born 

Jan. 1, 1844. Sponsors, John Filbert and Sarah. 



182 ST. John's (main's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1844, July 7. Nathaniel, son of Benneville Faust and Mary, bom 

May 26, 1844. Sponsors, Parents. 

1844, July 27. Amelia, daughter of Reuben Faust and Mary Ann, born 

May 27, 1844. Sponsors, Parents. 

1845, Feb. 2. Catharine, daughter of Elijah Fisher and Carolina, 

born Dec, 6, 1844. Sponsors, Parents. 
1845, Mar. 25. Abraham, son of Peter Fisher and Maria, born Oct. 25, 

1844. Sponsors, Abraham Schitz and Polly. 

1845, Mar. 30. Folly, daughter of William Fisher and Nelly, born Jan. 

31, 1845. Sponsors, John Boyer and Susanna. 
1845, May 10. Nathan, son of John Fisher and Catharine, born Nov. 

15, 1844. Sponsors. Philip Fisher and Barbara. 
1845, May 11. Benneville, son of Daniel Fisher and Hannah, born 

Sept. 14, 1844. Sponsor, Samuel Paff. 
1845, July 20. John, son of Elias Fiant and Matilda, born April 20, 

1845. Sponsors, John Gerhard and — 

1845, Aug. 3. Kitty Anna, daughter of Charles Fether and Mary 

Anna, born Jan. 6, 1845. Sponsors, David Dunkelberger and 
Susanna Gruber. 

1845, Nov. 23. John, son of PeterFidler and Anna, born Sept. 25, 1845. 

Sponsor, John Freehafer. 

1846, June 5. Amanda, daughter of Jeremiah Fisher and Leah, born 

May 20, 1846. Sponsor, Eliza Ha in. 
1846, Sept. 13. Catharine, daughter of Benneville Faust and Mary, 
born Aug. 9, 1846. Sponsor, Anna Faust. 

1846, Oct. 11. Samuel Eberly, son of William Fox and Elizabeth, bom 

Sept. 10, 1846. Sponsors, Samuel Eberly and Anna. 

1847, May 12. Jonathan, son of Jonathan Fisher and Catharine, born 

Mar. 17, 1847. Sponsors, Parents. 
1847, June 20. Mary, daughter of Elias Fiant and Matilda, born April 

2, 1847. Sponsor, Mary Werner. 
1847, Aug. 7. Emma, daughter of Joseph Fox and Sarah, born May 

13, 1847. Sponsors, George Glassmayer and Maria. 

1847, Oct. 24. Maria Magdalena, daughter of John Fisher and Cath- 

arine, born April 8, 1847. Sponsor, Maria Magdalena Fisher. 

1848, Jan. 16. William Henry, son of Reuben Field and Mary, born 

Sept. 25, 1847. Sponsors, Isaac Field and Maria. 
1848, Feb. 27. Levi Lewis, son of Benneville Faust and Maria, born 

Jan. 2, 1848. Sponsors, Peter Yoh and Hetty. 
1848, Feb. 27. Alfred, son of Daniel Faust and Sarah, born Feb. 1, 

1848. Sponsors, John Brecht and Lydia. 

1848, Mar. 29. Emma Elizabeth, daughter of Richard Fisher and Anna, 
born Aug. 30, 1847. Sponsor, Mother. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 183 

D ate of Baptism 

1848, May 21. Mary Emma, daughter of Richard Fisher and Anna, 

born Sept. 8. 1847. Sponsor, Catharine Fidler. 
1848, June 28. James, son of Jonathan Fox and Catharine, born April 

28, 1848. Sponsors, Parents. 
1848, July 2. Amelia Susan, daughter of Jonathan Fornwald and 

Esther, born May 5, 1848. Sponsors, John Freehafer and Susanna. 
1848, July 1.5. Kassia, daughter of Charles Fether and Maria, born 

May 24, 1847. Sponsors, Parents. 
1848, Aug. 13. Kitty, daughter of John Henry Faust and Leah, born ? 

Sponsor, Kitty Hoover. 

1848, Dec. 17. Isaac, son of Peter Fisher and Maria, born Aug. 15, 

1848. Sponsors, Isaac Ruth and Elizabeth. 

1849, April 8. Samuel Frank, son of Adam Fisher and Amelia, bom 

Sept. 14, 1848. Sponsors, Samuel Fisher and Elizabeth. 
1849, May 13. Absolom Bollman, son of Absolom Fisher and Barbara, 

born Feb. 24, 1849. Sponsors, Parents. 
1849, May 20. Hannah Cecelia, daughter of Joseph Fox and Sarah, 

born Nov. 10, 1848. Sponsor, Hannah Fox. 
1849, July 1. Henry, son of Elias Fiant and Matilda, born April 1, 

1849. Sponsor, Henry Werner. 

1849, Oct. 21. Henrietta, daughter of Peter L. Fisher and Mary Ann, 

born July 18, 1849. Sponsors, Issac Boyer and Elizabeth. 

1849, Oct. 28. Valeria Agnes, daughter of Jeremiah Fisher and Leah, 

boi-n June 7, 1849. Sponsors, Parents. 

1850, May 19. George Washington, son of William Fidler and Anna, 

born April 11, 1850. Sponsors, David Fidler and Hannah. 
1850, June 2. Thamson Elizabeth, daughter of Jonathan Fornwald 

and Esther, born Dec. 8, 1849. Sponsors, Frederick Ocks and 
Susanna. 

1850, June 2. Henry Michael, son of Harrison Fisher and Louisa, 

born June 26, 1849. Sponsor, Michael Fisher. 

1850, July 28. Emma Susan, daughter Henry Faust and Snsan, born 

born June 26, 1849. Sponsor, Michael Fisher. 

1850, Aug. 26. Hannah Rebecca, daughter of Daniel Faust and Han- 

nah, born Jan. 23, 1850. Sponsors, Jacob Hinnerschitz and Sus- 
anna. 

1851, Jan. 12. Reuben, son of Jonathan Fox and Carolina, born Oct 

3, 1850. Sponsors, Parents. 

1851. Jan. 13. Rebecca, daughter of Reuben Fisher and Rebecca, born 
Sept. 7, 1850. Sponsor, Mother. 

1851, Mar. 26. Susanna, daughter of Jacob Fiant and Sarah, born Mar. 
24, 1843. Sponsor, Hannah Faust. 



184 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1851, May 24. Joseph Albert, son of Isaac Foltz and Susanna, born 

June 30, 1850. Sponsoi-s, Parents. 
1851, June 15. William, sou of Peter L. Fisher and Mary Ann, born 

Feb. 12, 1851. Sponsors, William Fisher and Nellinora. 
1851, June 29. Sarah, daughter of Joseph Fox and Sarah, born Mar. 

28, 1851. Sponsors, Parents. 

1851, Aug. 10. Matilda, daughter of EUas Fiant and Matilda, born 

May 7, 1851. Sponsor, Susanna GJerhart. 

1852, Jan. 20. Clai-issa, daughter of William Fidler and Anna, born 

Oct. 8, 1851. Sponsor, Anna Klopp. 

1852, July 11. Mary Ann, daughter of Alexander Fisher and Cath- 
arine, born Sept. 13, 1851. Sponsors, Parents. 

1852, Aug. 8. Amanda Elizabeth, daughter of Peter L. Fisher and 

Mary Anna, born April 16, 1852. Sponsors, John Boyer and 
Susanna. 

1852, Sept. 5. William Wallace, sou of James Faust and Sarah, born 

May 10, 1852. Sponsors. Parents. 

1852, Sept. 19. Maranda, daughter of Henry Faust and Sarah, born 
June 14, 1852. Sponsors, Parents. 

1852, Sept. 26. Mary Magdalena, daughter of Reily Fisher and Ma- 
tilda, born Mar. 13. 1852. Six>nsors, Samuel Fisher and Elizabeth. 

1852, Oct. 3. Daniel, son of Jacob Faust and Lidia, born June 28, 

1852. Sponsors, Parents. 

1852, Nov. 14. John, son of John Fisher and Catharine, born July 16, 
1852. Sponsors, Parents. 

1852, Dec. 26. Joseph, son of Joseph Fox and Sarah, born Sept. 24, 

1852. Sponsors, Parents. 

1853, Feb. 20. Kitty Ann Elizabeth, daughter of James Faust and 

Elizabeth, born Sept. 27, 1852. Sponsors, Benneville Waldman and 
Rebecca. 
1853, Aug. 21. Agnes Elizabeth, daughter of William Fidler and Anna, 
born May 13, 1853. Sponsors, Samuel Fisher and Elizabeth. 

!-> 1853, Dec. 11. Marenda, daughter of Isaac Foltz and Susanna, born 
Nov. 26, 1853. Sponsors, Jonathan Bertram and Nelly. 

1853, Dec. 25. Sarah, daughter of Peter L. Fisher and Mary Ann, 

born Sept. 30, 1853. Sponsors, Parents. 

1854, Jan. 22. Stephen, son of Elias Fiant and Matilda, born Oct. 1, 

1853. Sponsors, Parents. 

1854, April 30. Valeria Angeline, daughter of James Faust and Eliza- 
beth, born Jan. 11, 1854. Sponsor, Angeline Haldeman. 

1854, May 8. Catharine Anna, daughter of Jacob Faust and Cath- 

arine, born Nov. 10, 1853. Sponsors, Parents. 



ST. John's (hain's) eeformed church. 185 

Date of Baptism 

1854, Aug. 3. Samuel, son of Reily Fisher and Matilda, born Jan. 11, 

1S54. Sponsors, Parents. 
1854, Sept. 11. Wellington, son of James Faust and Sarah, bom Dec 

18, 1853. Sponsors, Parents. 

1854, Oct. 29. Maria Barbara, daughter of John Fisher and Cath- 

arine, born Mar. 18, 1854. Sponsor, Betzie Reiter. 

1855, Feb. 18. Benjamin, son of David Fisher and Catharine, bom 

Dec. 19, 1854. Sponsors, Samuel Fisher and Elizabeth. 

1855, April 4. Albert Jeremiah, son of Reuben Field and Mary Ma- 

tilda, born Sept. 20, 1854. Sponsor, Jeremiah Horn. 

1855, May 27. Emma Catharine, daughter of Abraham Fisher and 
Kitty, born April 20, 1855. Sponsors, David Fisher and Catharine, 

1855, June 3. Emma Mareuda, daughter of Elijah Fisher and Caroline, 
born April 17, 1855. Sponsors, David Fisher and Catharine. 

1855, Aug. 5. Catharine Agnes, daughter of Isaac Faust and Sarah ' 

Ann, born April 26, 1855. Sponsor, Sarah Spengler. 

1855, Sept. 23. Rebecca, daughter of Isaac Foltz and Susanna, bora </ 
Jan. 21, 1855. Sponsor, Rebecca Bertram. 

1855, Nov. 18. Samuel F., sou of Peter L. Fisher and Mary Anna, bom 

Sept. 1, 1855. Sponsors, Isaac Stoudt and Levina. 

1856, Feb. 18. Mary Ann, daughter of Levi Fox and Angeline, bora 

Nov. 22, 1855. Sponsor, Mary Ann Reifsnyder. 
1856, Feb. 20. Samuel Milton, son of Daniel Faust and Hannah, borai 

Jan. 1, 1856. Sponsors, Samuel Paff and Catharine. 
1856, May 4. Maria Barbara, daughter of Henry Fisher and Maria, 

born Oct. 15, 1855. Sponsor, Barbara Fisher. 
1856, May 18. Agnes Themson, daughter of James Faust and Eliza- 
beth, born Jan. 26, 1856. Sponsors, Parents. 
1856, May 31. John, son of Jacob Faust and Catharine, born May 1, 

185#. Sponsors, Parents. 
1856, June 1. Mary Ann, daughter of William Fidler and Anna, born 

April 1, 1856. Sponsor, Anna Mary Kintzer. 
1856, June 1. Samuel, son of Michael K. Fisher and Hannah, born 

Dec. 25, 1855. Siionsor, Samuel Fisher. 

1856, Dec. 28. Emmaliue, daughter of Isaac Foltz and Susanna, bora V 

July 13, 1856. Sponsors, Parents. 

1857, Jan. 25. Anna Elizabeth, daughter of Reily Fisher and Matilda, 

born Sept. 21, 1856. Sponsors, Parents. 

1857, Feb. 14. Peter H., son of Peter B. Fisher and Mary Ann, bora 
Jan. 14, 1857. Sponsors, Parents. 

1857, May 6. Morris Monroe, son of Reuben Field and Matilda, bora 

Sept. 6, 1856. Sponsors, John Miller and Amelia. 
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186 ST. JOH^''s Chain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1857, Oct. 4. Kassy. daughter of Jacob Faust and Lidia, born Jan. 26, 

1857. Sponsors, Parents. 

1858, April 19. Helen Hannah, daughter of James Faust and Eliza- 

beth, born Jan. 1, 1858. Sponsors, Parents. 
1858, June 27. Michael, son of Michael Fisher and Hannah, born Oct. 

12, 1857. Sponsors, Philip Fisher and Mary Barbara. 
1858, Oct. 22. Amanda, daughter of Philip Fisher and Amelia, born 

June 24, 1858. Sponsor, Amanda Maurer. 

1858, Oct. 30. Elmira, daughter of Isaac Foltz and Susan, born 

Mar. 20, 1858. Sponsors, Parents. 

1859, April 13. Cyrus L., son of Keubeu Field and Mary Matilda, 

born Sept. 9, 1858. Sponsors, Reuben Gerhard and Amanda 

Catharine. 
1859, April 17. Aaron H., son of Peter B. Fisher and Mary, bom 

Jan. 8, 1859. Sponsors, Parents. 
1859, May 29. Sarah Rebecca, daughter of Reily Fisher and Ma- 

tilda, born Mar. 8, 1859. Sponsors. Parents. 
1859, May 29. Jemmey Alibone, son of Joseph Farlo and Eliza, born 

Aug. 14, 1858. Sponsors, Parents. 
1859, July 24. Elizabeth Adaline. daughter of Michael Fisher and 

Julianna, born May 7, 1859. Sponsor, Elizabeth Reider. 
1859, Oct. 5. Nancy, daughter of Isaac Foltz and Susanna, bom 

April 26, 1859. Sponsors, Parents. 

1859, Oct. 13. John Harrison, son of Michael Fisher and Lydia^ 

born May 2, 1859. Sponsor, Mother. 
1860), April 5. Emaline Rebecca, daughter of Joel Fisher and 
Sarah, born Nov. 9, 1856. Sponsors, John Heilinger and Emma- 
line Rebecca. 

1860, April 15. Peter Adam, son of Mahlou Fogelman and Elizabeth,. 

born Jan. 11, 1860. Sponsors, Peter Hain and Catharine. 

1860, Sept. 16, Elias, son of Elias Fiant and Matilda, bom July 16^ 

1860. Sponsors, Henry Gerhart and Catharine. 

1861, Mar. ,31. Frederick, son of Christian Frederick Fisher and 

Sarah Catharine, born Jan. 29, 1856. Sponsors, Parents. 
1861, Mar. 30. Wilhelm, son of Christian Frederick Fisher and 

Sarah Catharine, born Dec. 27, 1859. Sponsors, Parents. 
1861, April 26. Emma Amelia, daughter of Reuben Field and Mary- 

Matilda, born Oct. 24, 1860. Sponsor, Amelia Horn. 

1861, May 7. Mary Louisa, daughter of James From and Lydia 

Ann, born Jan. 4, 1861. Sponsor, Louisa Spayd. 

1861, May 26. Lilly Silvina, daughter of Daniel Felix and Mary 
Amanda, born Aug. 10, 1860. Sponsors, Allison H. Eirich and 
Polly. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 187 

Date of Baptism 

1861, Aug. 30. Daniel, son of Daniel Fuhrman (Foreman) and Sus- 
anna, born Nov. 21, 18G0. Sponsor, Elizabeth Simon. 

1861, Sept. 29. Amelia Catharine, daughter of Reily Fisher and Ma- 
tilda, born June 9, 1861. Sponsors, Parents. 

1861, Oct. 6. Samuel Milton, son of Isaac Foltz and Susanna, bom 

Sept. 22, 1860. Sponsors, Parents. 

1861, Oct. 13. Catharine Hannah Mary Ann, daughter of John Fisher 

and Catharine, bom Jan. 11, 1861. Sponsor, Hannah Mary Ann 
Ramsey, 

1861, Nov. 30. Richard Franklin, son of Joseph Farlo and Elizabeth, 
born Sept. 7, 1861. Sponsors, Parents. 

1861, Nov. 24. L^ah Elizabeth, daughter of Levi Fox and Angeline, 

bom Oct. 18, 1861. Sponsors, Joseph Fox and Sarah. 

1862, May 11. Charles, son of Elias Fiant and Matilda, born Dec. 16, 

1861. Sponsor, Mary Gruber. 
1862, Aug. 17. Kitty Rebecca, daughter of Jeremiah Fisher and Mary 
Malinda, born April 16, 1862. Sponsor. Polly Fisher. 

1862, Dec. 28. Edward Ellsworth, son of James Faust and Sarah, boru 

Nov. 9, 1862. Sponsors, Parents. 

1863, June 3. Joseph James, son of James Faust and Elizabeth, born 

Feb. 21, 1863. Sponsors, Parents. 
1863, Oct. 11. Ellen Ida, daughter of Jeremiah Fisher and Malinda, 

born April 7, 1863. Sponsor, Ellen Bucks. 
1863, Oct. 11. Jerome Curtin, son of John Fisher and Anna, born July 

6, 1863. Sponsor, Sarah Bauer. 
1863, Oct. 11. Louisa Emma, daughter of Adam Focht and Mary Ellen, 

born June 8, 1863. Sponsor, Louisa Fisher. 

1863, Nov. 8. Frederick Bertram, son of Isaac Foltz and Susanna, 

born May 19, 1862. Sponsor, Jonathan Bertram. 

1864, July 3. William, son of Jeremiah Fisher and Malinda, born 

May 6, 1864. Sponsors, William Fisher and Ellenora. 
1864, Oct. 23. Reily, son of Daniel Fisher and Sarah Anna, born Aug. 

11, 18<j4. Sponsors, Isaac Stoudt and Elizabeth. 

1866, May 19. Charley, son of Jeremiah Fisher and Malinda. born Jan. 

12, 1866. Sponsors, Parents. 

1866, July 18. Polly, daughter of Adam Focht and Mary Ann, born 

June 7, 1866. Sponsors, Henry M. Fisher and Barbara E. Reed. 
1866, Sept. 6. Mary Magdalena Barbara, daughter of Philip Fisher 

and Amelia, born Feb. 1.5, 1866. Sponsors, Parents. 
1866, Oct. 28. Cbarles Robert, son of James Faust and Mary Ann, 

born Feb. 10, 1866. Sponsors, Parents. 
1866, Nov.4. Kate Agnes, daughter of Richard Fisher and Catharine, 

born July 1, 1866. Sponsor, Mary Miller. 



188 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1866, Nov. 4. Susan Alice, daughter of Isaac Foltz and Susanna, born 

May 26, 1S64. Sponsor, Emma Bertram. 
1867, Aprils. Adam William, son of Daniel Fisher and Sarah, born 
Dec. 15, 1866. Sponsors, William Lash and Mary. 

1867, July 14. John Adam, sou of Jeremiah Fisher and Malinda. born 

May 20, 1867. Sponsor, Mother. 

1867, Nov. 3. Sarah Elizabeth, daughter of Isaac Foltz and Susanna, 

born Mar. 10, 1867. Sponsors, Parents. 

1867, Nov. 17. Henry, son of John Fiant and Emma, born Sept. 16, 

1867. Siwnsor, Isaac Leininger. 

1868, Mar. 6. James, son of Elias Fry and Leah, born Nov. 30, 1865. 

Sponsors, Parents. 

186S, Mar. 6. Kitty, daughter of Elias Fry and Leah, born Feb. 14, 

1867. Sponsors, Parents. 
1868, Sept. 20. Lydia Ann, daughter of Abraham Fisher and Harriet, 

born April IS, 1868. Sponsor, Mary Fisher. 

1868, Oct. 4. Katie Susanna, daughter of Samuel Fisher and Re- 

becca, born July 25. 1868. Sponsors, William Yoder and Susanna. 

1869, Feb. 7. Sallie Elizabeth, daughter of Michael Fisher and Mary, 

born Oct. 22. 1868. Sponsors, William Sell and Elizabeth. 
1869, April 21. Adam, son of Jeremiah Fisher and Malinda. born Oct. 

30, 1868. Sponsors, Adam Kintzer and Mary. 
1869, Aug. 10. James Milton, son of Nathan Fisher and Ellen, born 

April 19, 1869. Sponsors, Parents. 
1869, Oct. 2. Ann Catharine, daughter of Daniel Fisher and Sarah, 

boi-n Feb. 4. 1869. Sponsors, William Weidenhammer and Hannah. 

1869, Dec. 12. Mary Magdalena, daughter of Isaac Faust and Sarah, 

born Sept. 4, 1869. Sponsor, Kitty Ann Faust. 

1870, Mar. 11. Catharine Ann, daughter of Adam Fry and Susan, 

born Nov. 16, 1862. Sponsor, Aaron Moyer. 
1870, Mar. 11. John, sou of Adam Fry and Susan, born Aug. 20, 1858. 

Spou.sor, Rebecca Weitzel. 
1870, May 12. William, son of Elias Fry and Leah, born Oct. 31, 1869. 

Sponsors, Parents. 
1870, May 12. Hiram Franklin, son of Abraham Fisher and Harriett, 

born Dec. 16, 1869. Sponsors, Parents. 

1870, Oct. 16. Adam William, sou of Isaac Fisher and Mary, born 

May 24, 1870. Sponsor, Mary Fisher. 

1871, April 16. Sarah Ann, daughter of Henry Ferryman and Leah, 

born Mar. 1, 1871. Sponsor, Mary Ann Hiester. 
1871, Mar. 8. Mary Matilda, daughter of John Fiant and Emma, 

born Dec. 20, 1870. Sponsor, Matilda Fiant. 



ST. John's (main's) reformed church. 189 

Date of Baptism 

G 
1835, April 12. Heury, son of Daniel Gerhart and Susanna, born Jan, 

5, 1835. Sponsors, Henry Leis and Rebecca. 
1835, April 22. Henry, son of John Gerhart and Salome, born Mar. 18, 

1835. Sponsors, Henry Gerhart and Catharine. 
1835, Matilda, daughter of John Gruber and Catharine, born 

Feb. 13, 1835. Sponsors, Joseph Seitzinger and Elizabeth. 

1835, July 19. Joshua, son of Joseph Grill and Hannah, born March 

2, 1835. Sponsors, Parents. 

1836, Feb. 14. Sarah, daughter of John Gerhart and Sarah, born 

Sept. IS, 1835. Sponsors, Parents. 

1836, Dec. 18. Sarah, daughter of Benjamin Gerhart and Catharine, 

born Nov. 17, 1836. Sponsor, Henrietta Huntziuger. 

1837, Jan. 1. Sarah, daughter of Benjamin Greim and Magdalene, 

born Dec. 19, 1836. Sponsors, Parents. 
1837, Jan. 15. Michael, son of John Gerhard and Salome, born Dec. 
21, 1836. Sponsors, Leouhard Ruth and Elizabeth. 

1837, Nov. 19. John, son of Joseph Grill and Hannah, born Sept. 13, 

1837. Sponsors, Parents. 

1838, May 20. Maria, daughter of Samuel Greth and Catharine, born 

March 2, 1838. Sponsors, Parents. 

1839, March 24. Anna, daughter of John Gerhart and Salome, born 

March 12, 1839. Sponsors, Benjamin Gerhart and Catharine. 

1840, Feb. 29. Reuben, son of Benjamin G^erhart and Catharine, bom 

Jan. 14, 1840. Sponsor. Reuben Werner. 

1840, Nov. 1. Joseph, sou of Joseph Grill and Hannah, born May 17, 

1840. Sponsors, Parents. 
1842, July 24. Benjamin, son of Benjamin Greim and Magdalena, born 

Apr. 20, 1842. Sponsor, Mother. 

1842, Nov. 13. Amelia, daughter of John Gerhart and Salome, born 

Sept. 29, 1842. Sponsors, Francis Stiely and Mary. 

1843, Jan. 8. Amelia, daughter of Daniel Gerhart and Maria, born 

Oct. 20, 1842. Sponsors, John Gerhart and Salome. 

1843, Feb. 21. William, .son of Benjamin Gerhart and Catharine, born 

Xov. 5, 1842. Sponsors. George Reifsnyder and Elizabeth. 

1843, Apr. 16. Maria, daughter of Adam Gerhard and Catharine, bom 
Jan. 16, 1843. Sponsor, Mary Gerhard. 

1843, May 14. Amelia, daughter of Isaac Gaul and Harriet, bom 
March 12, 1843. Sponsors, Michael Miller and Anna Maria. 

1843, Sept. 17. Eva Anna, daughter of Moses Gockley and Maria, born 
July 22, 1843. Sponsors, Dietrich Gocliley and Eva. 



190 ST. joHJs's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1844, Dec. 8. Beuneville, son of Adam Gerhard and Catharine, born 

Aug. 2(j, 1844. Sponsors, Sebastian Gerhard and Nelly. 

1845. Jan. 5. Hannah, daughter of Moses Goclvley and Maria, born 

Oct. 13, 1844. Sponsors, Daniel Wenrich and Hannah. 
1845, July 24. Mary, daughter of John Guth (Good) and Anna, born 

Nov. 22, 1843. Sponsors, Parents. 
1845, July 24. Elizabeth, daughter of John Guth (Good) and Anna, 

born Feb. 1, 1845. Sponsor, Maria Koch. 

1845, Dec. 6. Isaac, son of John (Jerhard and Salome, born Nov. 8, 

1845. SiX)nsors, Isaac Maurer and Sophia. 

1846, June 21. Rebecca, daughter of Adam Gerhard and Catharine, 

born Feb. 20, 1846. Sponsors, John Strunk and Rebecca. 
1846, Aug. 2. Anna Maria, daughter of David Greth and Maria, born 

Apr. 8, 1846. Sponsors, William Beecher and Sarah. 

1846, Aug. 30. Michael, son of John Greim and Susanna, born July 
16, 1846. Sponsors, Michael Simon and Hannah. 

1846, Oct. 11. Kitty Ann, daughter of Daniel Gruber and Hannah, 

born Aug. 6, 1846. Sponsor, Catharine Gruber. 

1846, Nov. 29. Peter, son of Peter Greims and Sarah, born Aug. 29, 

1846. Sponsors, David Wenrich and Catharine. 

1846, Nov. 29. Hiram, son of Peter Greim and Anna, born Aug. 17, 

1846. Sponsors, Ephraim Machamer and Mary Ann. 

1847, Aug. 29. Sarah, daughter of Moses Gockley and Maria, born 

July 5, 1847. Sponsors, David Wenrich and Magdalena. 

1848, May 21. Mary Anna, daughter of Solomon Gaul and Catharine, 

born Jan. 8, 1848. Sponsor, Polly Miller. 

1848, Oct. 8. William, son of Samuel Greth and Catharine, born 

July 1, 1848. Sponsor, Joseph Fox. 

1849. Apr. 8. Reuben, son of Amos Goodhard and Elizabeth, born 

Dec. 5, 1848. Sponsors Jeremiah Werner and Catharine Goodhard. 

1849, Apr. 8. Adam, son of Daniel Gerhard and Maria, born March 

1, 1848. Sponsors, Benjamin Bender and Mary. 

1849, July 15. Cecelia Henrietta, daughter of Peter Gerhard and 

Caroline, born April 25, 1849. Sponsors, Peter Gerhard and Catha- 
rine. 

1849, July 17. David Samuel, son of David Greth and Maria, bora 
March 15, 1849. Sponsors, Samuel Reifsyder and wife. 

1849, Dec. 3. Edwin, son of Isaac Gaul and Harriet, born Nov. 11, 

1849. Sponsor, Samuel Gerhard. 

1850, May 19. Mary, daughter of Isaac Greim and Sarah, born Feb. 

28, 1850. Sponsor, John Yoder. 

1S51, Feb. 9. Emmaly, daughter of Adam Gerhard and Catharine, 

born Nov. 9, 1850. Sponsors, Samuel Reifsuyder and Justina. 



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Date of Baptism 

1851, April 20. Calviu Edward, son of Peter Gerhart and Caroline, 
born Feb. 27, 1851. Sponsors, Benueville Lamm and Elizabeth. 

1851, Nov. 30. Franklin Reuben, sou of Daniel Greth and Maria, 

boru Aug. 19, 1851. Sponsors, Daniel Brossman and Catharine. 

1852, Sept. 5. Jonathan, son of Gabriel Gerhart and Catharine, bom 

Jan. 12. 1852. Sponsor, Parents. 
1852, Nov. 14. Franklin Pierce, son of Peter Gerhart and Caroline, 
born Sept. 23, 1852. Sponsors, Charles Diehl and Levina. 

1852, Dec. 2(j. IVin Boys, Frank and Darius Daniel, born Nov. 17, 

1852. Parents, Daniel Greth and Maria. Sponsors, Samuel Greth 
and Catharine. 

1853, Jan. 23. Ellen, daughter of Adam Gerhard and Catharine, born 

Nov. 30, 1852. Sponsors, John D. Lerch and Sarah. 
1853, June 12. Eva, daughter of Daniel Gerhard and Anna Maria, 

born Apr. 25, 1853. Sponsors, Henry Werner and Eva. 
1853, June 26. Jerry, son of Benjamin Goodhart and Rebecca, born 

Nov. 25, 1851. Sponsors, Parents. 

1853, Sept. 18. Mary Valeria, daughter of Isaac Gaul and Harrietta, 

born July 9, 1853. Sponsors, Peter Gerhard and Carolina. 

1854, Feb. 10. Ellenora Sarah, daughter of Peter Gerhard and Caro- 

lina, born Jan. 4, 1854. Sponsor, Sarah Gerhard. 

1854, Apr. 12. Henry, son of Peter Gabel (Goebel) and Catharine, 

born Dec. 28, 1853. Sponsors, Parents. 

1855, May 14. Emma Elizabeth, daughter of Isaac Goldman and Wil- 

helniina, born Aug. 13. 18.54. Sponsor, Harriet Bieber (Beaver). 
1855, Aug. 5. David Beecher, son of Adam Greth and Mary Jane, 

born Feb. 7, 1855. Sponsors, William Beecher and Sarah. 
1855, Sept.23. Rebecca Mary, daughter of Benjamin Goodhart and 

Rebecca, born June 17, 1855. Sponsor, Rebecca Miller. 

1855, Nov. 18. Adaliue. daughter of Adam Gerhard and Catharine, 
born Sept. 24, 1S55. Sponsors, William Yoder and Susanna. 

1855, Dec. 30. Sarah Ann Amelia, daughter of Peter Gerhard and 

Angeline. born Oct. 5, 1855. Sponsor, Elmira Yoh. 

1856, March 9. Albert, son of Levi Gaul and Rebecca, born Dec. 4, 

1855. Sponsors, Moses Gockley and Maria. 

1856, June 1. Anna Maria, daughter of Peter Gerhard and Carolina, 

boru Jan. 24, 1856. Sponsors, Jonathan Bickel and Anna. 

1856, Nov. 30. John, sou of Daniel Gerhart and Mary, boru Oct. 22, 

1856. Siwnsors, John Gruber and Mary. 

1857, Apr. 19. John Franklin, son of Israel Greth and Sarah, born 

Dec. 11, 1856. Sponsors, John Greth and Elizabeth. 



192 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1857, June 14. John, son of James Greims and Anna, born Apr. 9^ 

1857. Sponsor, Sarah Greims. 
1857, July 12. Kitty, daughter of Adam Gerhard and Catharine, boru 

Apr. 30, 1S57. Sponsor, Amelia Strunk. 

1857, Nov. 1. Kassy, daughter of Michael Gerhard and Kitty Ann, 

born Oct. 3, 1857. Sponsors, Reuben Spengler and Sarah. 

1858, Jan. 10. Albert Benjamin, son of Peter Gerhart and Carolina, 

born Oct. 2, 1857. Sponsors, Benjamin Gerhart and Eva Catha- 
rine. 

1858, Jan. 10. Sarah Ann, daughter of Samuel Gerhart and Eliza, 

born Dec. 1, 1857. Sponsors, John Gerhart and Salome. 

1858, June 27. Charles Ibach, son of Isaac Goldman and Wilhelmina, 
born Jan. 17, 185S. Sponsors, Parents. 

1858, Oct. 17. Eva Catharine Priscilla, daughter of Reuben Gerhart 

and Amanda, born Aug. 1, 1858. Sponsors, Benjamin Gerhart and 
Eva Catharine. 

1859, Apr. 17. Emma Maria, daughter of Israel Greth and Sarah, born 

Nov. 9, 1858. Sponsor, Maria Schaner. 
1859, May 29. Samuel, son of Samuel Gerhard and Elizabeth, born Feb. 

21, 1859. Sponsors, Michael Gerhard and Catharine. 
1859, May 29. John Sebastian, son of Adam Gerhard and Catharine, 

born Feb. 21, 1859. Sponsor, Daniel Strunk. 
1859, July 19. Daniel, son of Daniel Glass and Salome, born March 

6, 1853. Sponsors, Parents. 
1859, July 19. John, son of Daniel Glass and Salome, born Feb. 17, 

1855. Sponsors, Parents. 
1859, July 19. Rebecca, daughter of Daniel Glass and Salome, born 

Jan. 16, 1857. Sponsors, Parents. 
1859, Oct. 16. James, son of Michael Gerhart and Kitty Ann, born 

Dec. 23, 1858. Sponsors, John Gruber and Polly. 

1859, Oct. 30. Daniel Edward, sou of Peter Gabel and Catharine, 

April 27, 1859. Sponsor, Anna Maria Lerch. 

1860, March 18. Agnes Priscilla, daughter of Peter Gerhard and Caro- 

line, born Oct. 17, 1859. Sponsor, Priscilla Brossman. 
1860, Apr. 15. Clarinda Catharine, daughter of Josiah Greth and 

Sophia, born Dec. 21, 1859. Sponsors, William Duukelberger and 

Catharine. 
1860, May 26. James Monroe, son of James Greims and Anna, born 

Nov. 22, 1859. Sponsors, Daniel Ulrich and Susan. 
1860, July 8. Salome, daughter of Henry Gerhart and Kassia, bora 

June 8, 1860. Sponsors, John Gerhart and Salome. 
1860, Aug. 5. Clara Valeria, daughter of Charles Gaul and Maria. 

Sponsors, Adam Gerhart and Catharine. 



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Date of Baptism 

1860, Aug. 5. Isaac, son of Adam Gerhard and Catharine, born June 

22, 1860. Sponsors, Daniel Gerhart and Anna Maria. 

1860, Aug. 19. Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Israel Greth and Sarali, 

born May 13, 1860. Sponsor, Elizabeth Schaner. 

1861, Feb. 3. Lewis Franlilin, son of Richard Greth and Sarah, born 

Jan. 6, 1861. Sponsors, Parents. 
1861, Feb. 20. Elizabeth Susan, daughter of Reuben Gerhart and 

Amanda, born Oct. 13, 1860. Sponsors. Reuben Scherer and Eliza 
Susan. 

1861, Mar. 31. Salome, daughter of Michael Gerhart and Kitty Ann. 

Sponsors, John Gerhart and Salome. 
1861, Sept. 1. George, son of Henry Gerhart and Catharine, born Aug. 

1, 1861. Sponsors, Elias Fiandt and Matilda. 

1861, Oct. 6. Thomas Jefferson, son of Peter Gable and Catharine, 

born May 17, 1861. Sponsor, Mary Zeller. 

1862, March 29. Sibilla Elizabeth, daughter of Enoch Gaul and Kitty 

Ann, born Oct. 27, 1861. Sponsors, Parents. 

1862, March 30. Adam, son of Adam Gerhart and Catharine, born Jan. 

12, 1862, Sponsors, William Beecher and Sarah. 
1862, May 25. Maria, daughter of John Gaul and Anna, born Apr. 14, 

1862. Sponsors, Moses Gockley and Maria, 
1862, May 25. John, son of Samuel Gerhart and Eliza, born Jan. 18, 

1862. Sponsors, James Texter and Amanda, 
1862, June 8. Rebecca, daughter of Benjamin Gerhart and Harriet, 

born May 17, 1862. Sponsor, Anna Long. 
1862, July 20. Peter William, son of Peter Gerhart and Caroline, 

born Apr. 18, 1862. Sponsor, William Gerhart, 

1862, Nov. 23. Catharine, daughter of Henry Gerhart and Catharine, 

born Oct. 10, 1862. Sponsors, Adam Gerhart and Catharine, 
1868, May 10. Franklin Robert, son of Josiah Greth and Sophia, born 

March 16, 1803. Sponsor, John Greth. 
1868, May 10. Agnes Sarah Ann, daughter of Israel Greth and Sarah, 

born Nov. 26, 1862. Sponsors, Augustus Harner and Mary Ann. 
1868, June 7. Katie Rebecca, daughter of Charles Gaul and Maria, 

born April 7, 1863. Siwnsor, Rebecca Strunk. 

1863, Nov. 8. George Washington, son of Peter Gerhart and Caroline, 

born Aug. 4, 1863. Sponsors, Richard Brossman and Elizabeth. 

1864, Feb, 14, Elizabeth, daughter of Henry Gerhart and Catharine, 

born Dec, 6, 1863. Sponsors, Samuel Gerhart and Elizabeth, 
1864, May 21. Isabella, daughter of Michael Gerhart and Catharine, 
born Mar. 26, 1864. Sponsor, Mary Bender. 

1864, June 19. Mary Ann, daughter of Benjamin Gerhart and Harriet, 
born Feb. 1, 1864. Sponsors, Henry Gerhart and Catharine. 



194 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1S64, JulylT. Harry Allen, son Isaac Goldman and Wilhelmina, born 

Oct. 9, 1863. Sponsor, Josiah Binkley. 

1864, July 31. George Daniel, sou of Richard Greth and Sarah, born 

July 3, 1864. Sponsors, Parents. 

1865, March 12. Anna Maria, daughter of Charles Gaul and Maria, 

born Jan. 27, 1865. Sponsors, Adam Yoh and Amanda. 
1865, March 12. Eva Annie, daughter of Isaac Garret and Maria, bora 

Dec. 4, 1864. Sponsors, Parents. 
1865, May 7. Kate Louisa, daughter of Peter Gerhart and Caroline, 

born Jan. 23, 1865. Sponsors, Joseph Moyer and Louisa. 
1865, May 7. Amanda Elizabeth, daughter of Israel Gret|h and 

Sarah, born Feb. 8, 1865. Six>nsor. Amanda Greth. 

1865, June 4. Kate, daughter of Samuel Gerhart and Eliza, bora 

Jan. 9, 1865. Sponsor, Harriet Keen (Kiihu). 

1865, Aug. 13. Harry, son of Henry Gerhart and Catharine, boru 

June 19, 1865. Sponsors, John Schaeffer and Elvina. 

1866, Feb. 11. Eve Lydia, daughter of Michael Gerhart and Kitty, 

born Dec. 25, 1865. Sponsors, Benjamin Gerhart and Eva Catha- 
rine. 

1866, Apr. 27. Mary Arther Mishe, daughter of Reuben Gerhart and 

Amanda, born Jan. 12, 1866. Sponsor, Mary Long. 

1867, May 5. Maria Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel Gerhart and 

Eliza, boru Nov. 4. 1866. Sponsors, Samuel Umbeuhauer and 
Anna Elizabeth. 
1867, June 17. Milton Isaac, son of Peter Gerhart and Cai'oliue. born 
June 11, 1867. Spou.sors, Isaac Bickel and Angeline. 

1867, Aug.ll. Henry, son of John Greth and Ramanda, born Feb. 16, 

1867. Six>nsor, John Mell and Anna. 

1868, Jah.l2. Charley, sou of Henry Gerhart and Catharine, born 

Oct. 6, 1867. Sponsors, Charles Horn and Sarah. 

1868, April 14. George Ignatius, son of Samuel Greth and Matilda 
Catharine, boru Dec. 15, 1867. Sponsors, Israel Grimes and Sarah. 

1868, Apr. 29. Katie Sophia, daughter of John W. Gaul and Anna, 

born March 10, 1868. Sponsors, Dauiel Weurich and Maria Anna. 

1868, May 17. Henry Reuben, son of Reubeu Gerhart and Amanda, 

born Jan. 21, 1868. Sponsors. Parents. 

1868, June 19. Anna Amelia, daughter of Israel Greth and Sarah, 
born Sept. 1, 1867. Sponsors, Augustus Harner and Maria. 

1868, June 28. Frederick, son of Isaac Goldman and Wilhelmina, born 
Aug. 6, 1867. Sponsor, Rebecca . 

1868, Sept. 20. Elizabeth Wilhelmina, daughter of Peter Gerhart and 
Caroline, born Aug. 1, 1868. Sponsors, Henry Gerhart and Kitty. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 195 

Date of Baptism 

1869, April 18. Auua. daughter of Henry Gerhart and Catharine, bom 

Feb. 20, 1809. Sponsor, Mary Fiant. 
1869, May 19. Lizzie Ida. daughter of John Greth and Catharine, born 

Jan. 28, 1869. Sponsors, Franklin Bender and Mary Ann. 
1869, June 13. Isaac, son of Samuel Gerhart and Eliza, born Feb. 22, 

1869. Sponsors, Henry Gerhart and Catharine. 
1869, June 13. Isaac Charles, son of Israel Greth and Sarah, born Nov. 

26, 1868. Sponsors, Joshua Greth and Sophia. 
1869, June 13. Sarah Katie, daughter of John Greth and Ramanda, 

born Nov. 4. 1868. Sponsors, Israel Greth and Sarah. 
1869, Aug. 8. Sarah Ann, daughter of Daniel Greth and Louisa, born 

Dec. 28, 1868. Sponsors, William Beecher and Sarah. 

1869, Oct. 2. Kansis, son of Adam Gerhart and Amanda, born Sept. 

6, 1869. Sponsors, Daniel Gerhart and Mary. 

1870, Jan. 31. I.saac. son of Isaac Goldman and Wilhelmina, born 

June 20, 1869. Sponsors, parents. 

1870, Feb. 4. Cyrus, son of Michael Gerhart and Kate Ann, born 

Oct. 23, 1869. Sponsors, parents. 
1870, July 24. Charles Augustus, son of John Greth and Ramanda, 

born Dec. 25, 1869. Sponsors, Charles Horn and Sarah. 
1870, Oct. 30. Elizabeth Agnes, daughter of David Gaul and Mary, 

born Sept. 4, 1870. Sponsors, John Huyett and Elizabeth. 

1870, Nov. 13. Franklin Virgil, son of Francis Grimes and Caroline, 

born Jan. 31, 1870. Sponsors, Samuel Greth and Matilda. 

1871, Mar. 8. Rose Ann, daughter of Isaac A. Graeff and Malinda, 

born Oct. 13, 1870. Sponsors, Charles Horn and Sarah. 
1871, April 30. Kitty Adaline, daughter of Israel Greth and Sarah, 
born Mar. 3, 1871. Sponsor, Elizabeth Schaner. 

H 

1834, Feb. 17. Elvina, daughter of George Hain and Eva, born Jan. 

12, 1834. Sponsor, Mary Ann Fisher. 

1834, Feb. 21. Angeliue, daughter of Abraham Haldemau and Leah 

Stiely, bastard, born Feb. 3, 1834. Sponsor, Catharine Stiely. 

1834, Oct. 11. Peter, sou of Peter Hain and Catharine, born Sept. 6, 

1834. Sponsors, Samuel Fisher and Elizabeth. 

1834, Oct. 12. Catharine, daughter of Isaac Hain and Ellen, born Aug. 
25, 1834. Sponsor, Christina Imboden. 

1834, Nov. 23. Isaac, son of Daniel Hain and Polly, born July 26, 

1834. Sponsor, Abner Hain. 

1835, Sept. 13. Peter William, son of Adam Hain and Elizabeth, born 

Aug. 14, 1835. Sponsors, Peter Bertram and Elizabeth. 



196 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1835, Sept. 13. Maria, daughter of Samuel Haiu and Peggy, born 

April 18, 1835. Sponsor, Elizabetti Hain. 

1836, Mar. 13. Barbara Amelia, daughter of John Haiu and Catharine. 

born Dec. 4, 1835. Sponsors, parents. 

1836, Mar. 13. Anna Maria, twin daughter of Daniel Huebner and 
Sophia, bom Nov. 26, 1835. Sponsor, Polly Gernand. 

1836, Mar. 13. Elizabeth, twin daughter of Daniel Huebner and 
Sophia, born Nov. 26, 1835. Sponsors, George Gernand and Eliza- 
beth. 

1836, Sept. 5. Amelia, daughter of John Horn and Catharine, born 

Aug. 30, 1835. Sponsor, Catharine Spayd. 

1836, Nov. 6. John, son of Peter Horn and Maria, born Sept. 10. 

1836. Sponsors, George Matterues and Susanna. 

1836, Dec. 11. Kitty Ann, daughter of George Hain and Eva, boru 

Aug. 4, 1836. Sponsors, John Schaeffer and Mary. 

1837, Feb. 23, Levi, son of Michael Hain and Mary, born Nov. 23, 

1836. Sponsors, Michael Keith (Kuech) and Elizabeth. 

1837, Nov. 12. Ellen, daughter of John Hartlein and Julianna, born 
Sept. 14. Sponsor, Ellen Klopp. 

1837, Dec. 3. Sarah Anna, daughter of Joseph Hain and Mary, born 

Sept. 14, 1837. Sponsors, Benjamin Hain and Eva. 

1838, Jan. 28. Kitty Ann. daughter of Samuel Hain and Beckie, born 

July 18, 1837. Sponsor, Anna Eberly. 
1838, Feb, 11. David, son of Peter Hain and Catharine, born Dec. 18, 

1837. Sponsor, David Loucks. 

1838, Mar. 25. Richard, son of Michael Haiu and Mary, born Jan. 27, 

1838. Sponsors, parents. 

1839, June 16. Amelia, daughter of Peter Horn and Maria, born Mar. 

26, 1839. Sponsors, Isaac Matternes and Molly. 
1839, June 2.3. George, son of George Hain and Eva, born April 10, 

1839. SiX)usors, parents. 

1839, Aug. 11. Samuel, son of Samuel Hain and Beckie, born Mar. 30, 

1839. Sponsors, Samuel Eberly and Anna. 
1S39, Sept. 15. Peter, son of Michael Hain and Mary, born May 7, 
1839. Sponsors, Peter Hain and Anna. 

1840, Oct. 18. Hannah, daughter of Michael Hain and IMary, born 

July 24, 1840. Sponsors, Daniel Wenrich and Hannah. 

1840, Dec. 13. Isaac, son of Charles Himmelberger and Elvina, born 

Aug. 13, 1840. Sponsor, Isaac Hain. 

1841, Aug. 8. Elizabeth, daughter of Daniel Heller and Elizabeth, 

born April 26, 1841. Sponsors, Daniel Faust and Susanna. 

1842, Jan. 9. Franklin, son of Charles Himmelberger and Elvina, 

born Sept. 8, 1841. Sponsors, Daniel Wenrich and Hannah. 



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Date of Baptism 

1842, Mar. 20. Mary, daughter of Michael Hain and Mary, born Dec. 

11, 1841_ Sponsors, Daniel Bucks and Margareth. 
1842, April 24. Frederick Harrison, son of George Hain and Eva, bora 

Dec. 8, 1841. Sponsors, Frederick Schaefifer and Susanna. 
1842, May 1. Francis, son of John Huber (Hoover) and Catharine, 

born Dee. 21, 1841. Sponsors, Joseph Gaul and Maria. 
1842, May 15. Rebecca, daughter of Samuel Hain and Beckie, born 

Dec. 17, 1841. Sponsors, parents. 
1842, June 12. Mary Ann, daughter of George Haller and Becky, born 

Oct. 11, 1841. Sponsor, Nelly Gerhard. 

1842, Aug. 7. Amanda, daughter of Peter Horn and Maria, born 

April 9, 1842. Sponsor, Mary Freehafer. 

1843, May 14. Mary Ann, daughter of Samuel Hain and Peggy, born 

Feb. 28, 1843. Sponsors, parents. 
1843, July 23. Emma Eva, daughter of Charles Himmelberger and 

Elvjna, born Mar. 15, 1843. Sponsors, Benjamin Hain and Eva. 
1843, Oct. 29. John, son of Frederick Hain and Sarah, born Aug. 

18, 1843. Sponsors, John Hain and Catharine. 

1843, Nov. 26. Sarah, daughter of Daniel Heller and Elizabeth, bora 

Oct. 7, 1843. Sponsors, parents. 

1844, May 26. Joseph, son of Joseph Hain and Mary, born Feb. 23, 

1844. Sponsors, Frederick Hain and Sarah. 

1845, Mar. 16. Kitty Ann, daughter of Charles Himmelberger and 

Elvina, born Dec. 27, 1844. Sponsor, William Sallade and Sophia. 
1845, April 30, Malinda Anna, daughter of Peter Horn and Maria, bora 
Jan. 6, 1845. Sponsor, Polly Miller. 

1845, Nov. 30. Anna, daughter of Frederick Hain and Sarah, born Aug. 

31, 1845. Sponsors, Benjamin Hain and Eva. 

1846, Feb. 1. Adam, son of Nathan Himmelreich and Mary, bom 

Sept. 2, 1845. Sponsors, John Yoh and Polly. 
1846, Oct. 25. Benjamin, son of Jared Huntzinger and Leah, born 
May 11. 1846. Sponsors John Gerhart and Salome. 

1846, Oct. 25. Mary Ann, daughter of John Henderson and Hannah, 

born July 7, 1846. Sponsors, Daniel Bechtel and Sarah. 

1847, Feb. 14. Andrew John, son of Andrew Hassler and Isabella, 

born Sept. 25, 1846. Sponsor, mother. 

1847, July 29. Jared Daniel, son of John Hiester and Sarah, bora 

May 24, 1847. Sponsors, parents. 
1847, Oct. 10. George, son of Amos Hassler and Catharine, bora 

June 27, 1847. Sponsors, George Hintzey and Lewi. 

1847, Nov. 19. Henry, son of Frederick Hain and Sarah, born Sept. 2, 
1847. Sponsors, parents. 



198 ST. John's (hain's) kefoemed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1847, Aug, 27. Eliza, daughter of Samuel Huber and Mary, born Mar. 

24, 1839. SiK)nsor, Kitty Hoover. 
1849, .June 10. John Peter Laueks, son of Adam Hain and Hannah, 

born April 17. 1849. Sponsor, Peter Laueks. 
1849, Sept. 9. Sarah Ann, daughter of John Hiester and Sarah Ann, 

born July 28, 1849. Sponsors, .parents. 

1849, Nov. 25. Sarah Agues, daughter of Isaac Hain and Mary, born 

July 14, 1849. Sponsors, parents. 

1850, Feb. 10. Kitty Ann, daughter of Nathan Himmelreich and Mary 

Ann. born Sept. 20, 1849. Sixvnsors, Augustus Himmelreich and 
Elizabeth Yoh. 

1850, Thomas Abraham, sou of Isaac Hain and Mary, born 

July 12, 1849. Sponsor, Abraham Miller. 

1851, Mar. 23. Jacob, son of John Huyett and Eliza, born Dec. 1, 1850. 

Sponsors, Jacob Huyett and Magdalena. 
1851, May 24. Mary Ann, daughter of John Hiester and Sarah Ann, 

born May 5, 18.51. Sponsors, parents. 
1851, June 1. Mary Ellen, daughter of .John Heck and Hannah, born 

Dec. 11, 1850. Sponsor, Elleu Reifsnyder. 
1851, Nov. 30. George Jacob, son of Adam Hain and Hannah, born 

5, 1851. Sponsors, Peter Hain and Catharine. 

1851, Nov. 30. Nathan Daniel Adam Franklin, son of Benneville Heck 

and Hannah, born Sept. 8, 1851. Sponsors, Adam Brossman and 
Elizabeth. 

1852, Jan. 11. Victoria Elizabeth, daughter of Isaac Hain and Mary, 

born Aug. 25, 1851. Sponsor, Elizabeth Werner. 
1852, Aug. S. Benjamin Hain, son of John Huyett and Eliza, born 

Feb. 5, 1852. Sponsors, Benjamin Hain and Elizabeth. 

1852, Sept. 5. Mary, daughter of Samuel Hoover (Huber) and Mary, 

born May 29, 1841. Sponsors, Henry Werner and Eva. 

1853, Jan. 9. John William, son of Reuben Hain and Susanna, born 

Nov. 22, 1852. Sponsor, John A. Hain. 
1853, April 10. Jacob, son of James Hain and Priscilla, born Feb. 24, 

1853. Sponsor, Lovina Biukley. 
1853, May 1. Louis, son of Nathan Himmelreich and Mary Ann. born 

Feb. 25, 1852. Sponsors, John Gruber and Polly. 
1853, May 29. Leah, daughter of John Hiester and Sarah Ann, born 

Mar. 8, 1853. Sponsors, parents. 
1853, May 29. Ellen, daughter of Adam Haiu and Mary, born Dec. 6, 

1852. Sponsor, Hannah Hill. 

1853, Sept. 12. Benjamin, son of Joseph Haiu and Mary, born July 17, 

1853. Sponsors, Michael Nunnemacher and Mary Ann. 



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Date of Baptism 

1853, Oct. 16. Henry Isaac, son of Isaac Haiu and Mary, born June 

12, 1S53. Sponsor, mother. 

1853, Oct. 16. Emma, daughter of Henry Huber (Hoover) and Eliza- 

beth, born June 27, 1853. Sponsors, Henry Werner and Eva. 

1854, April 25. Violanda Maria, daughter of Charles Horn and Sarah, 

born Dec. 1, 1853. Sponsors, Isaac Hiester and Polly. 
1854, May 27. Sarah Apies. daughter of Augustus Haruer and Maria, 

born Sept. 19, 1853. Sponsor, Sarah Schaner. 
1854, Sept. 17. Hannah Maria Catharine, daughter of Adam Hain and 

Hannah, born .luly 20, 1S54. Sponsor, Anna Maria Catharine 

Gaul. 

1854, Oct. 29. Eliza Ann, daughter of Adam Hain and Mary, born 

Jan. 20, 1854. Sponsors, Benjamin Hain and Elizabeth. 

1855, Jan. 21. Elizabeth, daughter of Nathan Himmelreich and Mary, 

born Oct. 21, 1854. Sponsor, Angeline Yob. 
1855, April 25. Peter, son of Charles Horn and Sarah, born Jan. 19, 
1855. Sponsors, Peter Horn and Maria. 

1855. April 29. Daniel, sou of Benjamin Hassler and Sophia, born Feb. 

15, 1855. Sponsor, Frederick Leininger. 
1855, April 29. Ellesther, daughter of Andrew Hassler and Sarah, 

born Nov. 2, 1854. Sponsors, parents. 
1855, May 9. Amelia Elizabeth, daughter of John Hiester and Sarah 

Ann, born Mar. 2. 1855. Sponsors, parents. 
1855, May 16. Emma Catharine, daughter of Frederick Hain and 

Sarah, born Jan. 13, 1855. Sponsors, parents. 

1855, Aug. 5. Solomon, son of James Hain and Friscilla, born April 

27, 1855. Sponsors, parents. 
1855, Aug. 19. Frank, son of George Hain and Elizabeth, born June 1, 

1855. Sponsors, parents. 

1855, Oct. 21. Eva, daughter of Henry Hoover (Huber) and Eliza- 

beth, born June 21, 1855. Sponsor, Mary Hain. 

1856, Aug. 24. Mary Catharine, daughter of Josiah Hiester and Louisa, 

born May 13, 1856. Sponsors, parents. 

1856, Oct. 18. Ellenora, daughter of William Helder and Sarah, bom 

July 27, 1856. Sponsors, Henry Seibert and Anna Maria. 

1857. April 5. John (Jeorge, son of John Huyett and Eliza, born Jan. 

27, 1857. Sponsors, George Hain and Elizabeth. 
1857, April 5. George John, son of George Hain and Elizabeth, born 
Nov. 5, 1856. Sponsors, John Huyett and Eliza. 

1857, May 3. Emma Sarah, daughter of Nathan Himmelreich and 

Mary, born Feb. 18, 1857. Sponsors, Samuel Yoh and Catharine. 



200 ST. John's (main's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1857, May 31. Franklin Adam, son of Joseph Hain and Mary, born 
Mar. 13, 1857. Sponsors, Adam Hain and Mary. 

1857, May 31. Benjamin Peter, son of Adam Hain and Mary, bom 
Mar. 15, 1857. Sponsor, Hanuali Hill. 

1857, June 14. Henrietta, daugliter of Andrew Hassler and Isabella, 

born Feb. 22, 1857. Sponsor, Mary Ann Faber. 
1857, June 14. Isaac Hiester, son of Charles Horn and Sarah, born 

Nov. 18, 1856. Sponsors, Isaac Faust and Sarah Ann. 
1857. June 14. Cornelia, daughter of John Hiester and Sarah, born 

Mar. 9, 1857. Sponsors, Samuel Gerhard and Eliza Long. 
1857, July 26. Lewis Albert, son of Reuben Hain and Susanna, born 

June 4, 1857. Sponsor, Daniel Peifer. 
1857, Aug. 9. Walker, son of James Hain and Priscilla, born June 

27, 1857. Si>onsor. mother. 
1857. Sept. 2. Rebecca Victoria, daughter of William Hoster and 

Anna, born June 13, 1839. Sponsor, Victoria Adams. 
1857, Sept. 2. Reuben, son of William Hoster and Anna, born Mar. 

21, 1847. Sponsor, Mary Fisher. 

1857, Oct. 4. John Daniel, son of John Hiester and Sarah Ann. born 

July 27, 1857. Sponsors, parents. 

1858, April 18. Jane, daughter of Henry Hoover and Eliza, bora 

Sept. 22, 1857. Sponsors, John Hoover and Kitty. 
1858, May 2. Emma Elizabeth, daughter of Richard Heverling and 

Ann, born Sept. 19, 1857. Sponsor, Elizabeth Ruth. 

185S, May 30. Sarah Adeleida, daughter of Reuben Hain and Catha- 
rine, born Feb. 11, 1858. Sponsor, Anna Maria Hain. 

1858, June 27. Malinda Miligan, daughter of Peter Holl and Catharine, 
born Mar. 27, 1858. Sponsors, parents. 

1858, Aug. 8. Emma, daughter of Benjamin Hassler and Jemima, 

born May 13, 1858. Sponsor, Emmaline Reed. 

1858, Sept. 19. Mary Ann, daughter of Frederick Hain and Sarah, bora 
June 26, 1858. Sponsor, Mary Hain. 

1858, Nov. 14. Albert Jefferson, son of Levi Hain and Eva Ann, bom 

Sept. 19, 1858. Sponsors, Peter Hain and Catharine. 

1859, Mar. 6. Daniel, son of George Hain and Elizabeth, born Nov. 

2, 1858. Sponsors, Daniel Bucks and Elizabeth. 
1859, April 3. Lewis, son of William Hassler and Catharine, bom 

Jan. 6, 1859. Sponsors, Reuben Hain and Susan. 
1859, May 27. Adam I^evanious, son of Charles Horn and Sarah, bom 

Feb. 26, 1859. Sponsors, Adam Greth and Mary Jane. 

1859, Oct. 15. Adam Moses, son of Andrew Hassler and Isabella, born 
April 3, 1859. Sponsors, parents. 



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Date of Baptism 

1859, Oct. 16. Clara Florinda, daughtei- of William Horn and Ellza- 

betli, born July 11, 1859. Sponsor, Cloriuda Kreider. 

1859, Oct. 30. Samuel, son of Nathan Himmelreich and Amelia (May), 

born Aug. 20, 1859. Si>onsor, Sarah Yoh. 

1860, April 15. John Peter, son of David Hain and Sarah, born Mar. 2, 

1860. Sponsor, Peter Hain. 
1860, April 24. John Josepli, son of Benjamin Hassler and Jemima, 

born Mar. 8, 1860. Sponsor, Mary Hassler. 
1860, April 24. John Adam, son of Adam Hain and Mary, born Mar. 14, 

1860. Siwnsors, John Huyett and Eliza. 

1860, April 29. Clement Maybury, son of Levi Hain and Eva Ann, born 

Feb. 17, 18<30. Sponsor, David Laucks. 
1860, May 27. Agues Julian, daughter of Peter Holl and Catharine, 

born Nov. 10, 1859. Sponsors, parents. 
1860, June 10. Julian, son of John Hiester and Sarah Ann, born 

April 18, ISGO. Sponsors, parents. 
1860, June 10. Franklin Hain, son of Ellas Horn and Mary Ann, born 

Dec. 3, 1859. Sponsors, Levi Hain and Eva. 
1860, July 22. Eva, daughter of John Hiester and Sarah, born Sept. 

2, 1859. Sponsors, Benjamin Gerhard and Eva Catharine. 

1860, Dec. 23. Eva Elizabeth, daughter of James Hain and Friscilla, 

born Sept. 13, 1860. Sponsors, parents. 

1861, May 26. Henry Miller, son of Isaac Hain and Sarah, born Jan. 

25, 1861. Sponsors, Daniel Hain and May. - 
1861. May 26. Benjamin Adam, son of George Hain and Elizabeth, born 

Mar. 3, 1861. Sponsors, Adam Hain and Mary. 
1861, Aug. 30. Henry William, son of John Huyett and Eliza, born 

May 28, 1861. Sponsors, John Miller and Amelia. 
1861, Oct. 6. Eliza Laura, daughter of Heni-y Hackman and Emma, 

born Mar. 20, 1861. Sponsors, parents. 

1861, Oct. 13, David, son of Frederick Hain and Sarah, born May 12, 

1861. Six)nsors, parents. 

1862, April 27. Ellina, daughter of Henry Hoover and Elizabeth, born 

Mar. 18, 1861. Sponsors, Adam Strieker and Matilda. 
1862, Jlay 11. Darius, son of John Hiester and Sarah Ann, born Mar. 

16, 1862. Si>onsors, parents. 

1862, Aug. 17. Milton Isaac, son of Reuben Hain and Susan, born 
July 9, 1862. Sponsors, Isaac Hassler and Caroline Spatz. 

1862, Dec. 21. Matilda Susan, daughter of Peter Holl and Catharine, 

born Aug. 15, 1862. Sponsor, Mary Gruber. 

1863, Mar. 29. Catharine Alice, daughter of Adam Hain and Mary, 

born Sept. 16, 1862. Sponsors, Michael Seltzer and Catharine. 
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202 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

18G3, Mar. 29. Daniel Darius, son of Levi Hain and Eva, born Nov. 2. 

1862. Sponsors, Adam Hain and Rebecca. 
1863, May 13. Ida Rebecca, daugliter of George Hain and Elizabeth, 

born Oct. 16, 1862. Sponsor, Catharine Bucks. 
1863, June 5. Sebastian, son of Sebastian Hassler and Sophia, boru 

Mar. 6, 1862. Sponsors, parents. 
1863, June 21. Reily, son of David Hain and Sarah, born Dec. 19> 

1862. Sponsors, Peter Hain and Catharine. 

1863, July 19. John, son of Henry Hoover and Elizat>eth, born Jan. 18. 

1863. Sponsors, parents. 

1863, Sept. 13. Edward, son of John Hiester and Sarah, born Mar. 3, 

1863. Sponsors, Charles Hora and Sally. 

1864, April 26. William Peter, son of Nathan HiQimelreich and May» 

born April 6, 1864. Sponsor, Rebecca Yob. 
1864, May 5. Franklin Alt)ert, son of Frederick Hain and Elizabeth, 

born Dec. 18, 1863. Siwnsors, parents. 
1864, May 21. Catharine Ellen, daughter of John Huyett and Eliza,. 

born Mar. 30, 1864. Sponsor, Ellen Bucks. 
1864, Aug.l4. Anna Maria, daughter of Benjamin Hassler and Jemima, 

born May 21, 1864. Siwnsors, Allison Eirich and Polly. 

1864, Nov. 20. Agnes, daughter of Adam Hain and Mary, born June 5^ 

1864. Sponsor Harriett Beaver. 

1865, Jan. 29. Rosa Katie, daughter of Levi Hain and Eva, born Nov» 

29, 1864. Sponsors, parents. 
1865, May 7. John Jacob, son of Charles Horn and Sarah, born Jan.. 

3, 1865, Sponsors, John Greth and Maranda. 
1865, Aug. 13. Mary Ellen, daughter of Reuben Hain and Susanna^ 

born May 13, 1865. Sponsors, Frederick Hain and Sarah. 
1865, Aug. 13. Rosa Amanda, daughter of Peter Horn and Carolina,. 

born Oct. 15, 1865. Sponsor, mother. 
1865, Aug. 14. Sally Ann, daughter of George Hain and Elizabeth, boru 

Feb. 15, 1865, Sponsor, Caroline Reed. 
1865, Sept. 10. Joseph Louis, son of David Hain and Sarah, born July 

16, 1865. Sponsor, Joseph Hain. 

1865, Nov. 25. Aaron, son of Benjamin Hassler and Sophia, born Jan. 

11, 1865. Sponsor, mother. 

1866, Feb. 25. Franklin, son of Richard Hassler and Amelia, born 

Aug. 11, 1865. Sponsors, Joseph Ruth and Susanna. 

1866, June 17. Emma Louisa, daughter of Gideon S, Herbine and 
Mary Ann, born Sept. 23, 1865. Sponsors, parents. 

1866, July 24. Calvin, son of Henry Hoover and Elizabeth, born Feb. 

14, 1866, Sponsor, mother. 



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Date of Baptism 

1S66, Sept. 9. Mary, daughter of George Hain and Elizabeth, born 

June 24, 1866. Sponsors, parents. 
1866, Oct. 7. George, son of Adam Hain and Mary, born April 19, 

1860. Sixtnsors, George Hain and Elizabeth. 

1866, Dec. 2. Cyrus William, son of Jacob Hafer and Mary, born 

Aug. 26, 1860. Sponsors, William Fisher and Catharine. 

1867, Jan. 27. Alice Louisa, 'daughter of Nathan Himmelreich and 

Mary, born Nov. 24, 1866. Sponsor, Ellen Catharine Stitzel. 

1867, April 7. Mary Ann, daughter of Adam Himmelreich and Sus- 

anna, born Oct. 24, 1866. Sponsor, Mary Gruber, 

1867. May 5. Lizzie Ann. daughter of Augustus Hettinger and Mary, 

born Dec. 9, 1866. Sponsor, Mary Fiant. 

1867, July 14. Emma Ellenora, daughter of Philip Hatt and Emma, 
born June 2, 1867. Sponsor, Ellenora Reed. 

1867, Aug. 11. Sallie, daughter of Charles Horn and Sallie, born 

Feb. 7, 1867. Sponsors, parents. 

1868, Jan. 20. Ellen, daughter of Isaac Hain and Sarah, born Dec. 

21, 1867. Sponsors, parents. 

1868, Jan. 20. Peter Adam, son of Levi Hain and Eva, born Oct. 19, 

1867. Sponsors, David Hain and Sarah. 

1868, Jan. 26. Lucas or Luke, son of David Hain and Sarah, born 

July 21, 1867. Sponsors, Levi Hain and Eva. 
1868, Aug. 9. Martin, son of Richard Hassler and Amelia, born 

Sept. 22, 1867. Sponsor, Amanda Ruth. 
1868, Aug. 9. Katie, daughter of Benjamin Huber and Emma, bom 

May 26, 1868. Sponsors, Levi Fox and Angeline. 
1868, Aug. 23. Adam, son of Stephen Hassler and Mary, born June 22, 

1868. Sponsor, John Coleman. 

1868, Sept. 0. Ida, daughter of Charles Haas and Susanna, born July 

31, 1868. Sponsors, David Fidler and Elizabeth. 

1868, Nov. 8. Henry Gerhart, son of .John Hain and Rebecca, born 

Aug. 16, 1868. Sponsors, parents. 

1868, Dec. 17. James, son of Isaac Hassler and Sarah, born Nov. 14, 

1868. Sponsors, Peter Holl and Catharine. 

1869, Jan. 27. Katie, daughter of George Hain and Elizabeth, born 

Feb. 28, 1868. Sponsors, parents. 
1869, Feb. 21. Anna Martha, daughter of Henry Hoffman and Hannah, 

born Feb. 5, 1869. Sponsors, parents. 
1869, Feb. 21. Isaac William, son of John Hiester and Sarah, born 

July 29, 1868. Sponsors, parents. 
1869, Mar. 24. Henry S., son of Benjamin Hassler and Jemima, bom 

Feb. 6, 1869. Sponsor, Ellen Reed. 



204 ST. jOHJs's (main's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1809, April 4. Emma Ida, daughter of Reuben Hain and Susan, born 

Jan. 27, 18G9. Sponsors, Daniel Bucks and Elizabetli. 

1869, April 18. Sallie Elizabeth, daughter of William Hassler and Catha- 
rine, born Sept. 28, 1868. Sponsors, William Lash and Mary Em- 
maline. 

1869, July 11. Reily, son of Jacob Heffner and Sarah, born May 2, 

1869. Sponsors, parents. 

1869, Oct. 17. Eva Ann, daughter of David Hain and Sarah Ann. born 

Sept. 26, 1869. Sponsor, Mary Hain. 

1869, Nov. 1. Henry Werner, son of Henry Hoover and Elizabeth, 

born Mar. 19, 1869. Sponsor, mother. 

1869. Nov. 28. Charles Calvin, son of John Heffner and Caroline, born 
Aug. 15, 1869. Sponsors, parents. 

1869, Nov. 28. Isaac Augustus, son of Thomas Hiester and Mary, born 
Aug. 3, 1869. Sponsors, parents. 

1869, Nov. 28. Sarah Elizabeth, daughter of William Hatt and Catha- 
rine, born Aug. 1. 1869. Sponsors, parents. 

1869, Dec. 12. Lizzie, daughter of Charles Horn and Sarah, born 

Sept. 23, 1869. Sponsors, parents. 

1869, Dec. 12. George B. Faust, son of Augustus Hettinger and Mary, 

born Nov. 10, 1869. Sixjnsors, Isaac Faust and Sarah. 

1870, Feb. 16. Isabella, daughter of Nathan Himmelreich and Mary, 

born Jan. 28, 1870. SiX)nsors, Joseph Stiely and Elizabeth. 
1870, Feb. 20. David Laucks, son of Levi L. Hain and Eve Ann, born 

Dec. 12, 1869. Sponsoi's, Mahlon Fogelman and Elizabeth. 
1870, July 24. Franklin Huyett, sou of Richard Hain and Anna 

Esther, born April 18, 1870. Sponsors, parents. 
1870, Nov. 4. Frank Peter, son of Isaac Hassler and Sarah, boru 

June 2, 1870. Sponsors, Peter HoU and Catharine. 

J 

1851, May 4. Catharine Elizabeth, daughter of Peter Jopson and 

Anna, born May 28, 1847. Sponsors, Gideon Noll and Ellen. 

K 

1834, Feb. 4. Cyrus, son of John Kerling and Elizabeth, born Oct. 

10, 1833, Sponsors, Parents. 

1834, Feb. 16. Salome, daughter of Peter Krick and Susanna, born 
Nov. 25, 1833. Sponsors, John Gerhart and Salome. 

1834, Aug. 25. Josiah, son of Jonas Krick and Maria, born July 9, 
1832. Six>nsors. Parents. 

1834, Aug. 25. William, son of Jonas Krick and Maria, born Feb. 11, 
1834. Sponsor, William Getz. 



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Date of Baptism 

1S34. Sept. 20. Levi, son of John Kallitz and Sarah, born June 8, 1834. 
Sponsors, George Reifsnyder and Elizabeth. 

1835, Aug. 16. Sarah, daughter of Peter Klopp and Anna, born Apr. 

12, 1835. Sponsor. Sarah Fisher. 

1836, May 22. Kitty, daughter of Samuel Krick and Hannah, born 

Feb. 27, 1836. Sponsor, Lydia Grill. 
1836, June 19. James, sou of Michael Kunkelman and Lucetta. born 
Aug. 15, 1835. Siwnsors, Parents. 

1836, Oct. 9. John, son of Peter Krick and Susanna, born Apr. 28, 

1836. Sponsor, Charles Spohn. 

1837, May 7. Amanda, daughter of Daniel Klopp and Margareth, 

born Feb. 4, 1837. Sponsoi's, Adam Kalbach and Catharine. 
1837, May 7. Theritas, son of Joseph Klopp and Christina, born Feb. 

25, 18.37. Sponsors, Isaac Klopp and Harriet. 
1837, July 2. Solomon, son of John Krick and Fredericka, born Oct. 

17, 1836. Sponsors, Parents. 
1837, July 2. .John Frederick, son of John Knorr and Maria, born 

ilay 9, 1837. Sponsor, John Frederick Diehl. 

1837, Sept. 10. Reuben, sou of Peter Klopp and Anna, born May .30, 

1837. Sponsors, Parents. 

1838, Dec. 2. Rebecca, daughter of John Krick and Fredericka, born 

July 28, 1838. Sponsor, Leah Krick. 
18.39, Nov. 17. Isaac, son of Richard Klopp and Polly, born Sept. 15, 

1839. Sponsors, Henry Miller and Christina. 
1840, Apr. 5. Margareth. daughter of Adam Kintzer and Mary, born 

.Ian. 28, 1840. Sponsors, Daniel Bucks and Margareth. 
1840, June 28. Levi, sou of Peter Klopp and Anna, born Sept. 13, 

1839. Sponsors, Parents. 

1840, Aug. 9. John Henry, son of Michael Kittelman and Sarah, born 

March 19, 1840. Sponsors. John Henry Kittelman and Catharine. 

1840, Oct. 18. Angeline. daughter of Jacob Keith (Kich) and Rachael, 

born Aug. 24, 1840. Sponsors, Michael Keith (Kich) and Eliza- 
beth. 

1841, Apr. 4. Peter Franklin, son of Henry Kachel and Hetty, born 

June 12, 1840. Sponsors, Peter Hain and Anna. 

1841, May 2. John, son of Richard Klopp and Polly, born Nov. 28, 

1840. Sponsors, John Klopp and Catharine. 

1842, Jan. 9. Charles, son of John Knorr and Maria Magdalena, 

born Nov. 12, 1841. Sponsor, Charles Diehl. 

1842, July 24. Carolina, daughter of John Krick and Fredericka, bom 
Apr. 19, 1842. Sponsor, Mary Huntzinger. 

1842, Sept. 18. Mary Ann, daughter of Adam Kintzer and Mary, born 
Aug. 9, 1842. Sponsor, Mary Bucks. 



206 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1842, Nov. 13. Anna, daughter of Henry Kachel, born May 14, 1842. 

Sponsors, William Yoder and Sarah Hain. 

1843, July 23. Sarah, daughter of Beuneville Keim and Catharine, 

born March 19, 1843. Sponsors, John Mell and Sarah. 

1844, Jan. 7. Zephania, daughter of Lewis Kelly and Susanna, born 

May 16, 1843. Sponsors, Parents. 
1844, July 21. Sarah, daughter of Joseph Kelchner and Sarah, born 

May 15, 1844. Sponsor, Maria Moyer. 
1844, Aug. 11. Kitty, daughter of Samuel Klopp and Elizabeth, born 

June 13, 1844. Sponsors, John Saylor and Catharine. 

1844, Nov. 1. John, son of Benneville Keim and Catharine, born 

Sept. 3, 1844. Sponsor, Esther Mell. 

1845, Nov. 19. Ellenora, daughter of Isaac Klopp and Henrietta, born 

Oct. 28, 1845. Sponsors, John Lamm and Catharine. 

1846, Nov. 16. John, son of Samuel Klopp and Elizabeth, born Oct. 

13, 1846. Sponsors, John Klopp and Catharine. 

1846, Nov. 16. Heilry, son of John Krick and Fredericlva, born Aug. 

19, 1846. Sponsors, Parents. 

1847, July 4. Margareth, daughter of William Kricli and Margareth, 

born Apr. 24, 1847. Sponsors, Parents. 

1848, Jan. 28. Emma, daughter of Isaac Klopp and Becliie, born Dec. 

7, 1847. Sponsor, Mother. 

1848, June 4. Ellen, daughter of Joseph Kelchner and Sarah, born 

Jan. 8, 1848. Sponsors, Parents. 

1848, Dec. 3. Lewis, son of Richard Klopp and Mary, born June 15, 

1S48. Sponsors, Adam Leis and Catharine. 

1849, June 19. George Saylor, son of Samuel Klopp and Elizabeth, 

born March 2, 1849. Sponsors, John Saylor and Catharine. 
1849, Oct. 21. Elizabeth, daughter of John Krick and Fredericka, 

born March 24, 1849. Sponsors, Parents. 
1849, Nov. 3. Elizabeth, daughter of Benjamin Kissinger and Ellen, 

born Sept. 23, 1849. Sponsor, Elizabeth Koether (Grand Mother). 

1849, Dec. 25. Esther, daughter of David Keim and Susanna, born 

Dec. 25, 1829. Adult, wife of Richard Ludurie. 

1850, July 14. Sarah Ann, son of Adam Kiutzer and Maria, born 

May 5, 1850. Sponsor, Elizabeth Ruth. 
1852, May 2. Reuben, son of David Keim and Susanna, born May 

4, 1831. Adult. 

1852, July 25. Catharine, daughter of Reuben Klopp and Hannah, 
born May 24, 1852. Sponsors, Henry Miller and Christina. 

1852, Nov. 14. Hannah, daughter of John Krick and Fredericka, born 
May 22, 1852. Sponsors, Samuel Reifsnyder and Hannah. 



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Date of Baptism 

1852, Nov. 14. Charles, son of Charles Keen and Harriet, born Nov. 26, 

1851. Sponsors, parents. . 

1852, Nov. 28. Emma, daughter of Reuben Keim and Clementina, bom 

Sept. 8, 1852. SiX)nsor, Susanna Keim. 

1853, May 1. Henry, son of Conrad Kohl and Anna, born Dec. 20, 

1852. Sponsor, Amos Keffer. 

1853, May 14. Emma, daughter of Israel Kintzer and Anna Mary. 

born March 11, 1853. Sponsor, Sarah Fidler. 

1854, Feb. 5. Sarah, daughter of Reuben Klopp and Hannah, born 

Oct. 17, 1853. Sponsor, Sarah Werner. 
1854, March 19. Mary Emaline, daughter of Irael Klopp and Kitty, born 

17, 1854. Sponsor, Mary Stiely. 

1854, May 27. Morris, son of Charles Kiehn and Harriett, born Jan. 

21, 1853. Sponsor, Mother. 
1854, July 9. Agues, daughter of Reuben Keim and Clementine, bora 

May 18, 1854. Sponsor, Ellen Eirich. 

1854, Aug. 6. Franklin, sou of Samuel Koller (Coller) and Sarah, 

born Jan. 29. 1s.j4. Sponsors, Peter Weitzel and Elizabeth. 

1855, Feb. IS. Sarah, daughter of Conrad Kohl and Anna, born Oct. 8, 

1854. Spons<ir, Sarah Fidlei*. 
1855, May G. Hannah Catharine, daughter of Israel Kintzer and 

Anna Maria, born Feb. 21, 1855. Sponsor, Catharine Bucks. 

1855, Dec. 30. John Adam, sou of Reuben Klopp and Hannah, born 

Dec. 9, 1855. Sponsors, Adam Leis and Catharine, 

1856, April 6. John Isaac, son of Israel Klopp and Catharine, bom 

Nov. 30, 1855. Sponsor, Josiah SchaeflCer. 
1856, July 13. George, sou of Reuben Keime and Clementine, bora 
Oct. 17, 18.55. SiKJUSor, Catharine Hoover (Huber). 

1856, Oct. 11. George Washingtou, son of Jonathan Knorr and Sarall, 

born June 12, 185G. Sponsors, Parents. 

1857, Feb.22. Johu Frank, sou of Reuben Keim and Clementine, born 

July 24, 1857. Sponsor, Margareth Hain. 

1858, Aug. 8. John David, sou of Augustus Kerper and Mary, born 

March 2, 1858. Sponsors, Adam Greth and Mary Jane. 
1858, Aug. 22. Wallace Peter, son of Amos Keffer and Rebecca, born 

May 19, 1858. Sponsor, Peter Haiu. 
1858, Sept. 19. James Milton, son of Israel Klopp and Catharine, born 

July 2, 1858. Sponsors, Johu Schaeffer and Catharine. 

1858, Oct. 8. William, son of Levi Krick and Dina, born Dec. 4, 

1856. Sponsor, Catharine Lerch. 
1858, Dec. 26. Rosa Ann, daughter of Samuel Krick and Hannah, born 

June 23, 1858. Sponsors, Parents. 



208 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1859, Feb. 9. Isaac Miller, son of Reuben Klopp and Hannah, bora 

Dec. 11, 1858. Sponsor, Mother. 
1859, April 30. Sarah, daughter of Israel Kiutzer and Anna Mary, 

born Jan. 5, 1S59. Sponsors, Parents. 
1859, May 1. Susan, daughter of I^evi Krick and Dina, born Feb. G, 

1859. Sponsor, Susan Fincher. 

1859, May 4. Anna Marie, daughter of Reuben Keim and Clementine, 

born April 10, 1859. Sponsors, Allison Eirich and Polly. 

1860, Oct. 11. Samuel Foster, son of Amos Keffer and Rebecca, born 

Oct. 2, 1860. SiJonsor, Catharine Stamm. 

1860, Dec. 23. Martin Albert, sou of Israel Klopp and Catharine, born 

Oct. 3, 1860. Sponsors, Francis Sell and Catharine. 

1861, Feb. 13. Lietta Leah Ellen, daughter of William Keller and 

Mary, born Sept. 10, 18G0. Sponsor. Ellen Romig. 
1861, May 9. Catharine, daughter of William Kutz and Sarah, born 

March 12, 1861. Sponsor. Polly Miller. 
1861, June 9. William, sou of Reuben Keim and Clementine, born 

Nov. 24, 1860. Sponsors, Richard Ludwig and Esther. 
1861, July 21, Charles Monroe, son of Reuben Klopp and Hannah, born 

May 9, ISGl. Sponsor, Matilda Wiskeyman. 
1861, Aug. 30. Samuel, son of Jacob Kelchner and Leah, born Dec. 29, 

1860. Sponsors, Parents. ' 

1861, Sept. — . Charles Lewis, son of Michael Kintzer and Matilda, 
born May 22, 1S61. Sponsors. Adam Moyer and Amanda. 

1861, Dec. 16. David Michael, son of Israel Kintzer and Anna Mary, 

born Oct. 4, 1861. Siwnsors, Parents. 

1862, Sept. 28. John Isaac, son of William Krick and Anna, born June 

4, 1862. Sponsors, Isaac Hain and Sarah. 

1863, May 6. George Ellsworth, son of Israel Klopp and Catharine, 

born Jan. 9, 1863. Sponsors, Michael Schaeffer and Susan. 
1863, May 11. Helena, daughter of William Kutz and Sarah, born 

Oct. 25, 1862. Sponsor, Helena Paulie. 
1863, Aug. 16. Marietta, daughter of Jacob Kelchner and Leah, born 

March 3, 1863. SiX)usor, Mother. 

1863, Dec. 6. Mary Jane, daughter of Samuel Kollor and Sarah, born 

Sept. 1, 1863. Six)nsors, Parents. 

1864, May 24. Sarah, daughter of Caton Kurr and Priscilla, born 

March 11, 1864. Siwusors, Parents. 
1864, June 15. Allen Henry, son of Henry Kittleman and Caroline, 
born Feb. 20, 1864. SiX)nsors, Parents. 

1864, Oct. 9. Richard, son of Levi Krick and Dina, born Dec. 14, 

1863. Sponsor, Eliza Koch. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 20^ 

Date of Baptism 

1864, Nov.20. Rose Henrietta, daughter of Henry Augustus Kerper 

and Mary, born Jan. 11, 1864. Sponsor, Henrietta Keen. 
3865, June!. Jacob, son of Jacob Koch and Elizabeth, born April 

4, 1865. Sponsors, Jacob Zeller and Margareth. 

1865, Aug. 13. Mai'y Kate, daughter of Jonathan Kuorr and Sarah, 

born June 22, 1865. Sponsors, Parents. 
3865, Aug. 14. Rufus James, son of Michael Kintzer and Matilda, 

born April 11, 1865. Sponsors, Isaac Sohl and Mary. 
1865, Sept. 9. Willie Lincoln, sou of William Kutz and Sarah, boru 

April 20, 1865. Sponsor, Mary Binckley. 
1865, Oct. 7. Jonathan Wilson, son of Amos Keffer and Rebecca,^ 

born July 20, 1865. Sponsor, John Stamm. 
1865, Oct. 8. Kate Mary Lydia Ann, daughter of Daniel Krick and 

Eliza Ann, bom Aug. 29, 1865. Sponsors, John Bausman and 

Maria. 

1865, Nov. 5. Anna Maria, daughter of George Kintzer and Ellen, 

born Aug. 23, 1865. Sponsor, Anna Ruth. 

1866, March 11. Catharine Christine, daughter of Reuben Klopp and 

Hannah, born Dec. 1, 1865. Sponsor. Mother. 
1866, May 19. Adam, son of Israel Klopp and Catharine, born Dec. 

30. 1865. Sponsors, Parents. 

1866, Oct. 10. Sallie Ann. daughter of Henry A. Kerper and Mary 

Ann, born Aug 31, 1866. Sponsor, Mother. ' 

1867, April 21. Adam, son of William Kelchner and Sarah, born Jan. 

14, 1867. Six»nsor. Rosat)ella Hestet. 

1867, May 5. Adam Oliver, sou of George Kintzer and Ellen, born 

Jan. 1, 1867. Sponsor. Adam Yoder. 

1867, June 30. John Henry, son of Daniel Krick and Eliza Ann, born 

Sept. 4, 1866. Sponsors, Peter Yoh and Hettie. 

1868, May 3. Thomas Henry, son of Adam B. Krick and Lucy Ann, 

born Jan. 11, 1868. Sponsors, Thomas B. Reber and Elizabeth. 

1868, June 14. Amelia Susanna, daughter of Adam Koch and Maria 
Ann, boru Feb. 7, 1868. Sponsors, Joseph Ruth and Sussan. 

1868, Sept. 20. Charles Henry, son of Israel Klopp and Kitty, born Nov. 

29, 1867. Sponsors. Parents. 

1869, Feb. 7. Jacob Monroe, son of William Kutz and Sarah, boru 

Sept. 25, 1868. Sponsors, Parents. 

1869, April 18. Sallie, daughter of Daniel Kline and Susan, born Dec. 
16, 1868. Sponsors, Parents. 

1869, Sept. 19. James William, son of Daniel Krick and Eliza Ann, 
born April 24, 1869. Sponsor, Amanda Elizabeth Yoh. 



210 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1S70, July 24. Jacob, son of William Kelchner and Sarah, boru May 

16, 1870. Sponsor, Jacob Kelchner. 
1870, Dec. 30. Anna Rebecca, daughter of Henry Kurtz and Amanda, 

born Jan. 31, 1869. Sponsors, Parents. 
1870, Dec. 11. Michael, son of (ieorge Kintzer and Ellen, boru Aug. 

24, 1870. Sponsors, Parents. 
1870, Dec. 10. Charles Levan, sou of Henry Krick and Matilda, boru 

Oct. 6, 1870. SiX)nsor, Levan Krick. 

L 

1834, March 2. Mary Ann, daughter of John Lerch and Elizabeth, born 

Nov. 29, 1833. Sponsors, Parents. 

1835, May 24. Kitty Ann, daughter of Daniel Leiuiuger and Maria, 

born April 15, 1835. Sponsor, Anna Lutz. 

1836, April 24. Beuneville Yost, son of Daniel Lerch and Catharine, 

born Oct. 29, 1835. Sponsors, William Mell and wife. 
1836, May 8. Leah Auna, daughter of Daniel Lamm and Catharine, 

born April 5, 1836. Sponsors, Isaac Klopp and Harrietta. 
1836, Dec. 18. W/llliam, son of Dauiel Leiuiuger aud Maria, born Nov. 

6, 1836. SiX)nsors, William Stichter and Sarah. 

1839, June 2. Dauiel, son of Daniel Leiuiuger and Maria, born March 

26, 1839. Sponsors, Dauiel Bucks aud Margareth. 

1840, May 29. Cyrus, son of John Luft aud Hannah, born Nov. 15, 

1838, Sponsors, Peter Weitzel and Elizabeth. 

1841, May 1. Sarah, daughter of Samuel Laucks and Catharine, 

born Jau. 30, 1841. Sponsor, Sarah Stoudt (widow). 

1841, May 30. William Jacob, son of Daniel Lamm and Catharine, 

born Feb. 27, 1841. Sponsors, Jacob Stoudt and Maria. 

1842, Aug. 21. Darius, son of Daniel Leiuiuger aud Maria, born July 

6, 1842. Six)usor, Darius Bressler. 

1842, Oct. 17. Rebecca, daughter of Jacob Lerch aud Catharine, born 

Oct. 28, 1841. Spousor, Mary Iluutziuger. 

1843, Oct. 1. Amelia Anua, daughter of Dauiel Lamm aud Catharine, 

born Aug. 20, 1843. Spousor, Anna Fisher. 

1843, Oct. 29. Elizabeth, daughter of Peter Leiuiuger and Catharine 

Auua, boi'u Aug. 30, 1843. Sponsor, Ellen Reifsnyder. 

1844, May 26. John, son of Peter Leiuiuger and Kesiah, born April 

21, 1844. Sponsors, Frederick Cacie and Sarah. 

1844, Oct. 6. John Henry, son of Adam Leis and Kitty, boru Aug. 16, 

1844. Sponsors, John Klein and Ady. 

1844, Oct. 6. Joseph, son of Joseph Livers and Anna, born Aug. 4, 

1844. Sponsors, Parents. 



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Date of Baptism 

1845, March 20. Barbara Ellen, daughter of Samuel Laucks and Catha- 
rine, born Feb. 22, 1845. Sponsors, Frederick Mathews and Ellen 
Stoudt. 

1845, Oct. 26. Isaac, son of Daniel Leiniuger and Sophia, born June 2, 

1845. Sponsor, Isaac Schaeffer. 

1846, Feb. 22. Daniel, son of Joseph Livers and Anna, born Jan. 24, 

1846. Sponsor, Elizabeth Moyer. 

1846, May 24. Byron, son of Benueville Lash and Mary, born March 

27, 1846. Sponsor, John Ulrich. 

1846, May 24. George, son of Peter Leiniuger and Cassie, born Jan. 

29, 1846. Sponsor, Jonathan Armold. 

1847, Sept. 26. Reily Nathan, son of Daniel Lamm and Catharine, 

born July 18, 1847. Sponsor, Nathan Daniel Lamm. 

1848, Feb. 27. Mary Anna, daughter of Daniel Leiniuger and Sophia, 

born Nov. 19, 1847. Sponsor, Anna Weinhold. 

1848, March 26. Sarah, daughter of Henry Long and Catharine, bora 
Nov. 2.3, 1847. Sponsor, Sarah Fidler. 

1848, July 2. Mary Ann, daughter of James Lambert and Mary, 

born Feb. 28, 1848. Sponsors, Daniel Strunk and Sarah Gerhart. 

1848, Sept. 10. Catharine, daughter of David Laucks and Susanna, 
born Aug. 9, 1S4S. Si)ousors, Peter Hain and Catharine. 

1848, Nov. 19. Adam, son of Daniel Lerch and Anna Maria, born 
Nov. 6, 1848. Sponsors, Parents. 

1848, Dec. 3. Sarah Catharine, daughter of Lazarus Lerch and Eliza- 

beth, born March 4, 1848. Sponsors, Daniel Lerch and Catharine. 

1848, Dec. 3. John Miller, son of Adam Leis and Catharine, bom 

Sept. 24, 1S4S. Sponsors, Richard Klopp and Mary. 

1849, June 3. Valeria Ann, daughter of Richard Ludwig and Esther, 

born March 23, 1849. Sponsor, Mary Ann Ludwig. 

1850, Jan. 20. Marietta, daughter of Lazarus Lerch and Elizabeth, 

born Nov. 22, 1S49. Sponsors, John Scherer and Sophia. 
1850, May 19. Susanna, daughter of John D. Lerch and Sarah, born 

April 17, 1850. Sponsor, Susanna Lerch. 
1850, Aug. 4. Andrew Jackson, son of Samuel Laucks and Catharine, 

born June 6, 1849. Sponsor, Mother. 

1850, Nov. 3. Elizabeth, daughter of James Lamttert and Mary, born 

Aug. 29, 1850. Sponsor, Polly Schlott. 

1851, Aug. 24. Mary Helen, daughter of Richard Ludwig and Esther, 

bom May 22, 1851. Sponsor, Ellen Eirich. 

1852, Feb. 8. Wellington, son of John D. Lerch and Sarah, bom 

Nov. 12, 1851. Sponsors, Daniel Lerch and Anna Maria. 

1852, June 6. Kitty Ann, daughter of Daniel Lerch and Anna Maria, 

born Feb. 9, 1852. Sponsor, Catharine Lerch. 



212 ST. John's Chain's) refoemed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1852, Nov. 28. Franklin Pierce, son of Richard Lndwig and Esther^ 

born Sept. 29, 1852. Sponsor, Frauliliu Ludwig. 

1853, April 3. Franklin Pierce, son of Samuel Laucks and Catharine, 

born Nov. 6, 1852. Six>nsor, Josiah Binkley. 

1854, Jan. 8. Josephine, daughter of John D. Lerch and Sarali, born 

Nov. 19, 1853. Sponsors, Sebastian Gerhard and Nelly. 
1864, Feb. 12. Hannah Belinda, daughter of Daniel Lerch and Anna 

Maria, born Aug. 9, 1853. Sponsor, Catharine Lerch. 
1854, Feb. 12. Susanna, daughter of Lazarus Lerch and Elizabeth, 

born June 3, 1853. Sponsor, Father. 
1854, July 9. John Philip, son of Richard Ludwig and Esther, born 

Jan. 13, 1854. Sponsor, Daniel Peifer. 

1854, Oct. 26. Elkana John, son of William Lambert and Levina, born 

Oct. 15, 1854. Sponsors, John Hoover (Huber) and Catharine. 

1855, Oct. 7. Catharine, daughter of Charles Ludwig and Ellen, born 

June 9, 1855. Sponsors, Philip Ludwig and Catharine. 

1856, June 1. Emeline, daughter of William Lambert and Malinda. 

Sponsors, Parents. 

1857, May 3. William, son of Richard Ludwig and Esther, born Oct. 

23, 1856. Sponsors, Parents. 

1857, June 14. Ellen Rebecca, daughter of William Lambert and Ma- 
linda. born Jan. 13. 1857. Sponsor, Amelia Luft. 

1857, July 12. John Adam, son of James Lambert and Mary, born 

April 28, 1857. Siwnsors, Adam Gerhart and Catharine. 

1857, Aug. 9. Ellen Mary, daughter of Daniel Lerch and Mary Ann, 

born March 11, 1857. Sponsors, Benneville Lerch and Mary Ann. 

1858, Feb. 7. Catharine Ellen, daughter of Israel Lieb and Malinda, 

born Dec. 17. 1857. Sponsors, Thomas Werner and Joanna, 
1858, March 7. Rosanna Harriett, daughter of Benneville Lerch and 

Mary Ann. Six)nsors. Daniel Lerch and Anna Maria. 
1858, April 4. James Monroe, son of Charles Ludwig and Ellen, born 

Nov. 25, 1857. Sponsor, Anna Miller. 

1858, Dec. 26. Kate, daughter of Franklin Ludwig and Rebecca, born 

Aug. 20, 1858. Sponsors, Philip Ludwig and Kate. 

1859, Feb. 28. Charles David, sou of Richard Ludwig and Esther, 

born Nov. 17, 1858. Sponsors, Charles Ludwig and Ellen. 

1859, May 27. Sarah, daughter of Peter Leininger and Catharine, born 
Sept. 17, 1858. Six»nsors, William Bucher and Sarah. 

1859, May 29. Wellington Thomas, son of William Lambert and Susan, 
born March 6, 1859. Sponsors, Thomas Werner and Joanna. 

1859, Aug. 7. Susanna, daughter of James Lambert and Mary, born 

May 25, 1859. Sponsor, Susan Mell. 



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Date of Baptism 

18G0, July 17. Philip Henry, son of Franlilin Ludwig and Rebecca, 

born May 12, ISOO. Six»nsors, Richard Ludwig and Esther. 
ISUl, June 9. Emma Elizabeth, daughter of Richard Ludwig and Esther, 

born Oct. 20, 1860. Sponsors, Daniel B. Bucks and Elizabeth. 
1861, June 16. Barbara Ellen, daughter of Charles Ludwig and 

Esther, born April 25, 1861. Sponsors, John Ruth and Ellen. 

1861, Aug. 4. John Calvin, son of John James Long and Rebecca, 

born March 26, 1861. Siwnsors, Parents. 
1S62, May 25. Sally Ann Ludwig, daughter of Israel Lieb and Ma- 

linda, bora July 14, 1860 or 61. Sponsor, Sally Ann Ludwig. 

1862, May 25. May Louisa, daugliter of William Lambert and Sarah, 

born Feb. 17, 1862. Sponsor, Maria Rieser. 
1862, July 20. Charles McClellan, son of George Ludwig and Hannah, 

born Aug. 4. 18(il. Siwnsors. Isaac Bauer and Mary. 
1862, Sept. 28. Kate, daughter of Richard Ludwig and Esther, bora 

March 22, 1862. Sponsor. Kate Ludwig. 
1862, Nov. 16. James Wellington, son of Alfred Lamm and Caroline, 

born Sept. 14, 1862. Sponsors, Parents. 

1862, Dec. 21. Martha Jane, daughter of Charles Lambert and May, 

born Nov. 22, 1862. Sponsor, Mary Jane Greth. 

1863, JIarch 1. George B. McClellan, son of Franklin Ludwig and 

Rebecca, born Oct. 3, 1862. Sponsors, Parents. 
1863, Oct. 11. Anna EUenora, daughter of Charles Ludwig and Ellen, 
bom July 21, 186.3. Siwnsor. Ellen Palm. 

1863, Dec. 6. Kate Elizabeth, daughter of Benneville T^rch and Mary 

Ann, born Oct. 3, 1863. Siwnsors, Parents. 

1864, March 27. George B. McClellan, son of John Alfred Lamm and 

Caroline, born Jan. 25, 1864. Sponsors, Parents. 
1864, May 22. Owen, son of Richard Ludwig and Esther, born Nov. 

29. 1863. Sponsors, Franklin Ludwig and Rebecca. 

1864, July 17. Kate, daughter of Henry Lott and Mary, bora Nov. 7, 

1863. Sponsor, Mother. 

1865, March 12. Anna Louisa, daughter of Charles Lambert and Mary, 

born Oct. 22, ISCA. Sponsor, Mary Ann Miller. 

1865, March 18. Sarah Ann, daughter of Charles Lamm and Kitty, born 
Oct. 7, 1863. Sponsor, Mother. 

1865, Sept. 13. John Daniel, son of Lazarus Lerch and Elizabeth, boru 

March 22, 1865. Sponsor, Benneville Lerch. 

1866, May 19. Katie Elizabeth, daughter of Alfred Lamm and Caro- 

line, born Feb. 23, 1866. Spon.sors, Parents. 

1866, July 29. Evan Lewis, son of Richard Ludwig and Esther, bora 

Jan. 30. 1866. Sponsors, Parents. 

1866, July 29. Joseph Henry, sou of Isaac D. Lutz and Sarah Ellen, 

boru April 18, 1866. Sponsors, Parents. 



214 ST. John's (haik's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1867, Sept. 8. Ellen Maria, daughter of John Lutz and Catharine, 

born Mar. 25, 1867. Sponsors, Gideon Noll and Ellen. 

1867, Dec. 28. Sarah Alice, daughter of William Jacob Lamm and 

Mary, born Sept. IS, 1867. Si>onsors. Tysher Stitzel and Sarah. 

1868, April 19. Richard Luke, sou of Richard Ludwig and Esther, born 

Oct. 11, 1867. Sponsors, Parents. 

1868, June 14. Anna Elizabeth, daughter of Franklin Ludwig and Re- 

becca, born April 29, 1868. Siwnsors, Parents. 

1869, Feb. 9. Daniel Irvin, son of Benneville Lerch and Maria A., 

born Oct. 16, 1868. Sponsor, Daniel Lerch. 

1869, Sept. 19. Alvin, son of Richard Ludwig and Esther, born Feb. 23, 

1869. SjKinsor, Alvin Hoering. 

1870, Feb. 4. Eva Ann, daughter of William Lamm and Mary, boru 

Dec. 5, 1869. Sponsors, Parents. 
1870, March 6. Daniel William, son of Reiley N. Lamm and Mary Ann, 

born Oct. 29, 1869. Sponsors, Daniel Lamm and Catharine. 
1870, May 13. Ezra, son of James Lamm and Rebecca, born Sept. 23, 

1869. Sponsors, Parents. 
1870, Aug. 1. Susan Elizabeth, daughter of Richard A. Ludwig and 

Esther, born May 1, 1870. Sponsor, Susan Keim. 
1870, Dec. 25. Franklin Moyer, son of Franklin Ludwig and Rebecca, 

bom Oct. 10, 1870. Six)usors, Parents. 
1873 , April 16. Adam, son of William Lamm and Mary, born Feb. 7, 

1871. Sponsors, Parents. 

M 
1834, Mar. 16. Kitty Ann, daughter of Emanuel Moyer and Elizabeth, 

born Jan. 25, 1834. Sponsors, David Moyer and Susanna. 
1834. April 7. William, son of Jacob Manning and Elizabeth, born 

Jan. 14, 1834. Sponsor, William Manning. 
1834, May 11. Isaac, son of Peter Miller and Sarah, born April 8, 

1834. Sponsor, George Miller. 

1834, Sept. 28. Sarah, daughter of Israel Moyer and Anna, born Sept. 

4, 1834. Sponsor, Sarah Faust. 

1835, April 15. Eliza Jane, daughter of David Mell and Anna, born 

Mar. 1, 1835. Sponsor, Elizabeth Mell. 

1835, May 10. William, son of George Matternes and Susanna, born 
Mar. 14, 1835. Sponsors, William Dautrich and Susanna Bauer, 

1835, May 24. Rebecca, daughter of Benjamin Meek and Elizabeth, 

born Mar. 16, 1835. Sponsors, John Schaffer and Rebecca. 

1835, Nov. 22. Sarah Jane, daughter of Jacob Moyer and Catharine, 

born July 11. 1835. Sponsors, Henry Fox and Maria. 

1836, June 5. John, son of David Morris and Abilena, born Sept. 16, 

1835. Sponsor, John Freyberger. 



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Date of Baptism 

1836, July 31. John David, son of David Mell and Anna, born April 

27, 1836. Sponsor, Jotin Knorr. 
18.36, Aug. 14. Adam, sou of Isaac Matternes and Magdalene, born 

May 22, 1836. Six>nsors, parents. 
1836, Nov. 6. John, son of George Matternes and Susanna, born Sept. 12, 

1836. Sponsors, Michael Fisher and Catharine. 

1836, Dec. 4. Henry, son of Henry Miller aud Christina, born Aug. 

31, 1836. Sponsors, parents. 

1837, Feb. 26. I^enjamin, son of Benjamin Macli (Meek) aud Eliza- 

beth, born Jan. 22, 1837. Sponsors, parents. 
1837, May 21. Polly Aun, daughter of Henry Moyer and Lavina, born 

Dec. 29, 1836. Sponsors, Israel Moyer and Anna. 
1837, Aug. 14. Emanuel, son of Samuel Moyer aud Sarah, born July 6, 

1837. Sjjousors, David Moyer and Susanna. 

1837, Sept. 24. Peter, son of Israel Moyer and Anna, born Aug. 23, 

1837. Sponsor, Peter Faust. 

1838, June 17. Emma Sarah, daughter of David Mell and Anna, born 

Feb. 25, 1838. Sponsor, Sarah Knorr. 

1838, Aug. 26. Henry, son of George Matternes and Susanna, bom 
July 22, 1838. Sponsors, Henry Achey and Maria. 

1838, Nov. 12. Elizabeth, daughter of Benjamin Meek and Elizabeth, 
born Sept. 12, 1838. Sponsors, Jacob Sheeler and Sarah. 

1838, Nov. 18. William, son of Samuel Moyer and Sallie, born Oct. 

19, 1838. Sponsors, William Faust and Elizabeth. 

1839, Feb. 10. Charles, son of Henry Miller and Christina, born Nov. 

9, 1838. Sponsors, parents. 
1839, Feb. 13. Jonathan, son of Israel Moyer and Anna, born Nov. 20, 

1838. Sponsors, David Moyer and Susanna. 

1839, June 16. Abraham, son of Isaac Matternes aud Molly, bom May 
5, 1839. Six)nsors, Peter Horn and Maria. 

1839, Aug. 25. George, son of William Mell and I^eah, born June 23, 

1839. Sponsors, George Matternes aud Susanna. 

1840, July 19. Hanna, daughter of Elijah Miller and Anna, born Sept. 

8. 1839. Sponsor, Elizabeth (Hain), grandmother. 

1840, Sept. 5. Levi, son of John Miller and Amelia, born July 15, 

1840. Sponsors, Michael Miller and Maria. 

1841, Feb. 17. George, son of George Matternes and Susanna, born 

Nov. 16, 1840. Sponsors, John Schaeffer and Mary Ann. 

1841, April IS. Henry, son of Henry Moyer and Lovina, born Dec. 25, 

1840. Sponsors, parents. 

1841, April 28. Jacob, son of William Mell and Leah, born Mar. 18, 

1841. Sponsors, Jacob Yoder aud Catharine. 



216 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1S41, May 16. Samuel, son of Samuel Moyer aucl Sarah, boru Apr. 3, 

1S41. Sponsors, parents. 

1841, Aug. 3. Esther, daughter of Benjamin Moyer and Catharine, 

born Mar. 2S, 1839. Sponsors, parents. 

1842, Feb. 6. Sarah, daughter of Abraham Miller and Ellen, bora 

Nov. 8, 1841. Six>nsors, John Haiu and Catharine. 
1842, Feb. 19. Frederick, son of George Mathews and Sophia, born 

Jan. 1, 1842. Sixinsors, Henry Matlievvs and Betty Wolfeusi)erger. 
1842, May 15. Amanda, daughter of Isaac Matternes and Magdalena, 

born Feb. 5, 1842. Sponsor. Catharine Mell. 
1842, June 26. Henry, son of John Moyer and Sarah, born Mar. 26, 

1842. Si)onsors. Andrew Moyer and Sarah Renninger. 

1842, Oct. 30. Amelia, daughter of John Maurer and Eliza, born July 

5. 1842. Sponsor, Catharine Maurer. 

1843, Jan. 22. Salome, daughter of Isaac Maurer and Sophia, bora 

Aug. 31. 1842. Sponsors. John Gerhard and Salome. 
1843, Feb. 22. Ann Eliza, daughter of John Miller and Amelia, born 

Jan. 3, 1843. Siwnsors, Benjamin Haiu and Elizabeth. 
1843, June 11. Isabella, daughter of Henry Miller and Christina, born 

Feb. 24, 1843. Sponsors, parents. 

1843, July 9. Aaron Abraham, son of Henry Moyer and Levina, bora 

May 3, 1866. Sponsor, Mary Ellen Reifsnyder. 
1843, July 9. Kitty Ann, daughter of George Matternes and Susanna, 

born May 20, 1843. Sponsor, Catharine Siegfried. 
1843, Aug.20. William, son of William Mell and Leah, born June 20, 

1843. Sponsors, Joseph Kelchner and Leah. 

1843, Aug. 20. Isaac, son of Abraham Miller and Ellen, born June 6, 

1843. Sponsors, Isaac Mell and Ellen Miller. 

1843, Oct. 25. John, son of Hiram Miller and Eva, born Oct. 12, 1843. 

Sponsors, Daniel Miller and Maria. 

1843, Nov. 12. Amelia, daughter of John Moyer and Sarah, born Sept. 

24, 1843. Sponsors, Reuben Faust and Mary Ann. 

1844. May 25. John Andrew, son of Henry Mathews and Maria, born 

Dec. 11, 1843. Sponsors, Daniel Stoudt and Elizabeth. 
1844, May 26. Maria, daughter of Joseph Miller and Elizabeth, born 

Aug. 2, 1842. Sponsor, Maria Miller. 
1844, Sept. 1. Emma, daughter of Isaac Maurer and Sophia, born 

June 14, 1844. Sponsors, John Maurer and Elizabeth. 

1844, Oct. 6. Sarah Ann. daughter of Daniel Miller and Sarah, born 

July 15, 1844. Sponsors, Adam Leis and Kitty. 

1845, Feb. 2. John, son of Andrew Moyer and Sarah, born Aug. 23, 

1844. Sponsors, John Moyer and Sarah. 



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Date of Baptism 

1845, Feb. 2. William Calvin, son of Leonhard Miller and Priscilla, 

born July 2, 1844. Sponsors, parents. 
1845, Mar. 2. Hannah, daughter of Abraham Miller and Ellen, born 

Jan. 25, 1845. Sponsor, Elizabeth C. Bertram. 

1845, April 6. Adam, son of John Miller and Amelia, born Feb. 3» 

1845. Sponsors, Peter Hain and Catharine. 
1845, April 23. Isaac, son of Isaac Matternes and Magdalena, born 

Dec. 29, 1844. Sponsors, parents. 
1845, May 11. Mary Ann, daughter of Frederick Moyer' and Lavina, 

born Mar. 23, 1845. Sponsor, mother. 
1845, June 8. Isaac, son of Jacob Moyer and Catharine, born Dec. 

23, 1844. Sponsor, Joseph Fox. 
1845, Oct. 26. Isaac Hendel, son of George Matterness and Susanna, 

born Aug. 22, 1845. Sponsors, Isaac Bauer and Mary. 
1845, Nov. 23. Sarah, daughter of William Mell and Leah, born Sept. 

30, 1845. Sponsors, John Yoh and Catharine. 

1845, Dec. 21. David, son of Samuel Moyer and Sarah, bom Oct. IT, 

1845. Sponsors, parents. 

1846, Mar. 29. Anna Eliza, daughter of Henry Mathews and Polly, 

born Sept. 8, 1845. Sponsors, parents. 
1846, Oct. 11. Anna Maria, daughter of Michael Mell and Maria, bom 

May 27, 1846. Sponsors, Joseph Hain and Mary. 
1846, Nov. 22. Kassy Ann, daughter of Samuel Maurer and Elizabeth, 

born Aug. 12, 1845. Sponsor, Catharine Maurer. 

1846, Nov. 22. Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Isaac Maurer and Sophia, 

born Oct. 3, 1846. Sponsor, Elizabeth Maurer. 

1847, Jan. 17. Mary Ann, daughter of Andrew Moyer and Sally, boru 

Oct. 4, 1846. Sponsor, Elizabeth Moyer. 
1847, April 14. Sarah, daughter of John Miller and Amelia,, born Feb. 

11, 1847. Sponsors, parents. 
1847, June 6. Susanna, daughter of John Moyer and Sarah, born 

Feb. 3, 1847. Sponsor, C'atharine Huntzinger. 
1847, June 6. Franklin, son of John Maurer and Elizabeth, born April 

6, 1847. SiK)nsors, John Eirich and Susanna Bertram. 

1847, Sept. 12. Mary, daughter of Abraham Miller and Ellen, bora 

June 16, 1847. Sponsors, parents. 

1848, June 11. Henry David, son of Henry Mathews and Folly, bora 

Aug. 14, 1847. Sponsors, David Stoudt and Sarah. 

1848, July 29. Emma Rebecca, daughter of Henry Moyer and Levina, 
born May 11, 1849. Sponsors, George Obold and Rebecca. 

1848, Aug. 29. John Henry, son of Isaac Matternes and Magdalena, 
born Aug. 7, 1848. Sponsor, Elizabeth Wolfensperger. 
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218 ST. John's (hai.n's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1848, Aug. 30. Levi, son of Peter Miller and Sally, born June 5, 1848. 

Sponsors, John Ruth and Sarah. 

1848, Aug. 30. Kitty, daughter of John Mohr and Luoetta, born Sept. 

3, 1847. Sponsor, Catharine TJlrich. 

1848, Sept. 29. Amelia, daughter of Philip Miller and Matilda, born 

Sept. 3, 1848. Sponsor, Ellen Reifsnyder. 

1848, Nov. 19. David, s<^»n of Andrew Moyer and Sarah, born Nov. 10, 

1848. Sponsors, parents. 

1849, May 3. . John, son of Isaac Maurer and Sophia, born Feb. 15, 

1849. Sponsors, John Huber and Catharine. 

1849, May 13. John Franklin, son of George Mathews and Rebecca, 

born Dec. 15, 1848. Sponsors, parents. 
1849, Sept. 9. John Henry, son of Abraham Miller and Ellen, horn 

July 1, 1849. Sponsors, parents. 
1849, Nov. 18. Mary, daughter of John Miller and Amelia, born Aug> 

26, 1849. Sponsor, Mary Miller. 

1849, Dec. 3. Susan Malinda. daughter of Henry Mathews and Polly,. 

born July 21, 1849. Sponsor, Susanna Mell. 

1850, May 18. William, son of Philip Miller and Matilda, born Jan. 

14, 1850. Sponsors. William Beecher and Sarah. 
1850, May 19. Sarah Ann Elizabeth, daughter of David Machmer and 

Maria, born Jan. 17, 18.50. Sponsors, Berhard Hettinger and wife. 
1850, May 19. Isaac, son of John Mbyer and Sarah, born Oct. 3, 1849. 

Siwnsors, parents. 
1850, June 16. Caroline, daughter of Isaac Mell and Eliza, born Mar. 

3, 1850. Siwnsors, parents. 
1850, Oct. 6. John, son of John Mohr and Lucetta, born Dec. 29, 

1849. Sponsor, Peter Texter. 

1850, Dec. 15. Mary Anne, daughter of William Moyer and Polly, bom 

Oct. 11, 1850. Sponsors, iiarents. 

1850, Dec. 15. Henry, son of Michael Mell and Mary, born Jan. 21,. 

1850. Sponsors, John Eirich and Sarah. 

1851, April 20. Peter, son of Isaac Maurer and Sophia, born Feb. IS,. 

1851. Sponsors, parents. 

1851, June 15. Emma, daughter of Abraham Miller and Ellen, boro 
Mar. 10, 1851. Sponsors, parents. 

1851, June 24. Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Amos Miller^nd Mary, 
born May 23, 1850. Siwnsors, parents. 

1851, Sept. 4. Michael, son of Henry Moyer and Levina, tK)rn Aug. 

16, 1851. Sponsors, Michael Ruth and Elizabeth. 

1851, Oct. 10. Ellen, daughter of John Miller and Amelia, born Aug. 

12, 1851. Sponsors, Michael Nunnemacher and Maria. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 219 

Date of Baptism 

1851, Nov. 16. Charles Thomas, sou of Michael Miller and Juliarma, 

born Aug. 13, 1851. Sponsors. Charles Palm and Anna. 

1852, June 27. Rebeeca, daughter of Dauiel Moyer and Mary, born 

Dec. 7, 1850. Sponsors, Jonathan Paff and Kitty. 

1853, July 24. Lewis, son of Joseph Miller and Folly, lK>rn Sept, 29, 

1852. Sponsor, Mary Stoudt. 

1853, Aug. 7. Marenda, daughter of Isaac Maurer and Sophia, born 

May 15, 1853. Sponsors, parents. 
1853, Oct. 30. Franklin, son of William Miltemore and Molly, born 

July 26, 1853. Sponsor, Catharine Kohl. 

1853, Nov. 12. Henry, son of Richard Matternes and Ivevina, born 

April 18, 1853. Sponsors, Samuel Matternes and Catharine. 

1854, Feb. 7. Sarah p]lizal)eth. daugliter of William Miller and El- 

lenora, born July 14, 1853. Sponsor, Catharine Leininger. 
1854, Feb. 7. Henry, son of John Mohr and lAicetta. born Sept. 21, 

1853. Si>onsors, Daniel Fisher and Susanna. 

1854, April 16. Sebastian, son of Abraham Miller and Ellenoi'a, born 

Mar. 17, 1854. Sponsor, Peter Hain. 
1854, Oct. 4. Salome Catharine, daughter of Samuel Matternes and 

Catharine, born June 20, 1854. Sponsors, John Mell and Salome. 

1854, Nov. 12. Maria Marenda, daughter of Joseph Miller and Maria, 

born Aug. 13, 1854. Siwnsors, John Gruber and Polly. 

1855, May 27. James Jacob, son of John McKutch and Sarah, boru 

Oct. 30, 1854. Sponsor, Susanna Epler. 

1855, May 27. Isaac, son of Isaac Maurer and Sophia, born Feb. 12, 
18.55. Sponsors, Francis Sell and Catharine. 

1855, Sept. 9. Lizzie Ann. daughter of Augustus Moyer and Ellen, 

born July 25, 1855. Sponsor, Elizabeth Werner. 

1855, Sept. 23. Albert Jonathan, son of David Machmer and Maria, 
born April 24, 1855. SiX)nsors, James Lambert and Mary. 

1855, Nov. 4. Emma Susan, daughter of Richard Matternes and 

Levina, born Aug. 14, 1855. Sponsor. Ellen Moyer. 

1856, Feb. 20. Mary Agnes, daughter of Daniel Moyer and Mary, born 

Dec. 22, 1855. Sponsors, Samuel Paff and Matilda. 
1856, June 15. Clara, daughter of Albion Morrow and Leah, born Feb. 

13, 1856. Sponsors, parents. 
1856, Aug. 10. Sarah Ann, daughter of Benneville Mell and Polly, 

born Apr. 23, 1856. Sponsors, parents. 

1856, Aug. 24. Lucy Ann, daughter of John Mohr and Lucetta, bom 
Mar. 7, 1856. Sponsor, Mary Mell. 

1856, Nov. 2. Sarah Rebecca, daughter of William Marcks and 

I^evina, born July 21, 1856. Sponsors, parents. 



220 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1856, Nov. 30. Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Simon Marschall and 

Rosauna, born Sept. 30, 1S5G. Sponsor, Mary Holl. 

1857, May 31. Effiah, son of William Miltemore and Magdaiena, born 

Sept. 26, 1856. Sponsor, mother. 
1857, Aug. 9. Elizabeth, daughter of Abraham Miller and Ellen, born 

May 7, 1856. Sponsors, Daniel B. Bucks and Elizabeth. 

1857, Sept. 20. Amelia Sophia, daughter of Isaac Maurer and Sophia, 

born Mar. 6, 1857. Sponsors, John Miller and Amelia. 

1858, April 4. Anna, daughter of John Maurer and Elizabeth, born 

Oct. 20, 1857. Sponsor, Ellen Eirich. 
1858, May 15. Barbara Catharine, daughter of Richard Matterues and 
Levina, born Dec. 4, 1857. Sponsor, Catharine Mell. 

1858, Aug. 8. Richard, son of Albion Morrow and Leah, born Jan. 22, 

1858. Sponsors, parents. 

1859, April 20. Andora Elizabeth, daughter of Lewis Miller and Maria 

Barbara, born Feb. 25, 1859. Sponsor. Hannah Miller. 

1859, Oct. 16. Charles, son of George Mayend and Mary, born Sept. 

27, 1858. Sponsor, mother. , 

1860, Sept. 2. James, son of Joseph Miller and Polly, born Oct. 3, 

1855. Sponsor, Elizabeth SJoudt. 

1860, Sept. 2. Asaway, sou of Joseph Miller and Polly, born Jan. 23, 

1857. Sponsor, mother. 

1861, April 6. Mary Anna, daughter of Albion Marra (Murrey) and 

Leah, born Mar. 15, 1860. Sponsors, parents. 
1861, May 26. Charles Peter, son of Richard Matternes and Levina, 

born Sept. 18, 1860. Sponsors, Peter Holl and Catharine. 
1861, Nov. 24. John Adams, son of Emanuel Matz and Rebecca, born 

June 16, 1861. Sponsors, Samuel Adams and Mary Ann Heifert. 

1861, Dec. 16. Edward Henry, son of Henry Moyer and Rebecca, bora 

Sept. 4, 1861. Sponsor, Catharine Miltimore. 

1862, Sept. 28. Charles, son of Thomas Moyer and Catharine, born 

July 25, 1862. Sponsors,, Amos Yoder and Elizabeth. 
1864, Jan. 17. Ellen Maria, daughter of Herrman Moyer and Mary, 

born Sept. 28, 1863. Sponsors, Jolin Reed and Ellen. 

1864, Oct. 9. George, son of Levi Moyer and Mary, born Aug. 2. 

1864. Sponsors, Levi Fox and Angeliue. 

1865, April 9. Daniel, sou of Isaac Maurer and Sophia Anna, born 

Aug. 20, 1864. Sponsor, Maria Maurer. 

1865, Sept. 10. Sally Rebecca, daughter of Michael Mell and Mary, 

born June 7, 1865. Sponsors, David Hain and Sarah. 

1866, April 22. Benneville, son of Nicholas Muser and Sarah, born 

Nov. 14, 1865. Sponsors, parents. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 221 

Date of Baptism 

18GG, Aug. 12. Sarah Ann Rebecca, daughter of Thomas Moyer and 

Catharine, born Mar. 19, 1866. Sponsors, John Schaeffer and 

Mary Miller. 

1866, Aug. 26. Charles Henry, son of Charles Mathas and Rebecca, 

born Jan. 5, 1866. Sponsor, Henry Mathas. 
1866, Oct. 7. Sally Ellen, daughter of Levi Moyer and Mary, born 

May 3, 1866. Sponsor, Mary Ellen Reifsnyder. 
1868, Jan. 12. Harry, son of Sebastian Miller and Hannah, born 

Aug. 27, 1867. Sponsor, Abraham Miller. 
1868, Mar. 6. Rachel, daughter of Nathaniel Moyer and Angeline,. 

born Nov. 26, 1867. Sponsors, parents. 
1868, Aug. 9. Oliver, son of Nicholas Meit and Susanna, born May 

15, 1868. Sponsors, parents. 

1868, Sept. 8. Edward Augustus, son of Augustus Mattes and Re- 

becca, born Sept. 22, 1867. Sponsor, Catharine Gable. 

1869, April 18. David, son of Thomas Moyer and Catharine, born 

Sept. 28, 1S6S. Sponsors, Adam Yoder and Margaret. 
1869, Sept. 19. Jonathan Miller, son of Adam Marks and Kate, born 
May 13, 1869. Sponsors, Jonathan Marks and Elizabeth. 

1869, Oct. 17. William, son of Harrison Moyer and Rosauna, born 

June 25, 1869. SiX)nsors, parents. 

1870, July 10. Elijah Heffner, son of John Miller and Caroline, born 

Feb. 14, 1S70. Sponsors, Henry Heffner and Hannah. 
1870, Mar. 22. George Henry, son of Joseph McConnell and Ellen, born 
Jan. 16, 1870. Spon.sor, Ellen Reed. 

1870, Dec. 11. Ella, daughter of Sebastian Miller and Hannah, boru 

July 8, 1870. Sponsors, Abraham Miller and Rachel. 

1871, April .SO. Anna, daughter of John Miller and Sarah, born Nov. 

16, 1870. Sponsors, parents. 

N 
1837, Mar. 12. Isabella Henrietta, daughter of Adam Naftzinger and 

Caroline, born Jan. 7, 1837. Sponsor,, Elizabeth Miller. 
1843, Oct. 28. Amanda Louisa, daughter of Jacob Noll and Louisa, 

born June 13, 1843. Sponsors, parents. 

1846, May 3. Sara Catharine, daughter of Jacob Noll and Louisa, 

born Oct. 22, 1845. Sponsors,, parents. 
1848, Oct. 22. Ellen, daughter of Jacob Noll and Louisa, born June 

17, 1848. Sponsors, John Seibert and Catharine. 

1854, Aug. 28. Kitty Ann, daughter of Jacob Noll and Lucy, born 
July 13, 1854. Sponsors, parents. 

18601, July 22. Lewis Jefferson, son of John Numan and Angeline, 
born Oct. 20, 1859. Sponsor, mother. 



222 ST. joHJs's (main's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1863, Aug. 16. Sebastian Miller, sou of Micliael Numan and Catharine, 

born Mar. 22. 1863. Sponsors, Abraliam Miller aud Rachel. 

1864, May 22. Ellenora, daughter of Michael Numan and Catharine, 

boru Mar. 30, 1S64. Sponsor, Hannah Miller. 
1867,, July 28. Charles William, sou of David Noll and Anna, born 

Nov. 20, 1866. Sponsors, William K. Kuth and Amanda. 
1867, Nov. 17. John Henry, son of Michael Numan and Catharine, bora 

Sept. 12, 1867. Sponsor, John Miller. 
1870, July 10. George Jacob, sou of Michael Numan and Catharine, 

born Feb. 22, 1S70. Sponsors,, Jacob Yoder and Mary Miller. 

O 

1865, March 28. William, son of John Adam Ohmnacht and Lizzie Ann, 

born Jau. 16, 1865. Sponsors, Samuel Ohmnacht and Mary. 
1867, April 7. Edwin, son of Adam Ohmuacht and Lizzie Ann, born 

Feb. 16, 1867. Sponsor, Susan Moyer. 
1867,, Aug. 11. Samuel, son of Adam Ohmnacht and Lizzie Ann, born 

Juue 28, 1867. Sponsors, William Faust and Elizabeth. 

P 

1839, May 1. Anna Maria, daughter of John R. Philips and Susan, 

born Nov. 19, 1838. Sponsors, parents. 

1840, June 28. Peter Main, son of Martin Peifer and Hannah, boru 

April 17, 1840. Sponsors, Daniel Ha in and Polly. 

1841, Feb. 24. Anna Elizabeth, daughter of Henry Philips and Martha, 

born Dec. 15, 1840. Sponsor, Ocks. 

1842, May 1. Henry, sou of Augustus Peifer aud Hannah, born Feb. 

5, 1842. Sponsors, John Kerliug aud Elizabeth. 

1843, July 23. Ellen Elizabeth, daughter of Augustus Peifer and 

Hannah, born April 12, 1843. Sponsor, Mother. 

1844, Feb. 27. William, son of Henry Philips aud Martha, born Nov. 

11, 1843. Sponsors, William Beecher aud Sarah. 
1846, Sept. 27. George Heury, son of Henry Philips and Martha, boru 

June 14, 1846. Sponsors, George Reifsnyder and Elizabeth. 
1846, Dec. 20. Isaac, son of Samuel Paff and Matilda, boru Oct. 6, 

1846. SiX)nsor, Catharine Stiely. 

1849, Feb. 9. Mary Ann Elizabeth, daughter of John Paff and Su- 

sanna, boru Sept. 20, 1848. Sponsor, Susanna Pafif. 

1850, July 28. William Henry, son of Reuben PaCC and Margaretb, 

born April 21, 1850. Six>nsor, Elizabeth Pafif. 
1852, April 4. Sarah Matilda, daughter of Reuben Paff and Margareth, 
born Oct. 29, 1851. Sponsors, Isaac Matternes and Sarah. 

1852, Aug. 8. Thomas, son of John Pott and Elizabeth, born Nov. 10, 

1851. Sponsors, Jacob Pott and Catharine. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 223 

Date of Baptism 

1852. Oct. 31. Kitty Aim. daughter of Samuel PaCf and Matilda, born 

Sept. 16, 1S52. Sponsors, Jonathan Paff and Kitty. 

1855, May 16. Levi Benjamin, son of Jacob Pott and Mary, born Oct. 16, 

1854. Sponsor, Benjamin Koch. 

1856, Aug. 10. James, son of Jacob Pott and Mary, born May 26, 

1856. Sponsor, Rose Ann Koch. 

1857, June 14. Catharine, daughter of Levi Pott and Sarah, born Jan. 

30, 1857. Sponsor, mother. 

1858, April 4. John Henry, son of Daniel Peifer and Elizabeth, born 

Jan. 9, 1858. Sponsor, Reuben Hain. 

1860, Mar. 18. Kate Caroline, daughter of William Person and Maria, 
born Aug. 25, 1859. Sponsor, Caroline Greth. 

1860, Sept. 16. Elizabeth Dottle (Dorothea), daughter of Samuel 
Washington Pauli and , born July 15, 1860. Sponsor, Eliza- 
beth Stoudt. 

1862, Nov. 30. John Jacob Davis, son of John Faff and Susanna, bom 
Aug. 14, 1862. Sponsor, Ruth Wagner. 

1865, Aug. 13. Howard Milton, son of Jared Price (Preis) and Catha- 
rine, born Feb. 11, 1864. Sponsors, parents. 

1S66, Oct. 7. Katy Rebecca, daughter of Samuel Pauli and Ellen, 

born May 1, 1S6(>. Sponsor, Rebecca Dege. 

1868, Nov. 15. Edward, sou of Samuel Plum and Mary, born July 31, 
1868. SiX)nsors, parents. 

1870, Oct. 30. Robert Lee, son of Peter Peifer and Mary, born Sept. 

4, 1870. Sponsors, parents. 

R 

1834, March 17. Isaac, son of Isaac Richardson and Sarah, born Feb. 1, 

1834. Sponsors, John Spengler and Elizabeth. 

1834, Aug. 17. Sarah, daughter of Daniel Roether and Sarah, bom 
June 11, 1834. Sponsors, William Fisher and Sarah. 

1834, Aug. 31. Elizabeth, daughter of Alexander Rogers and Maria, 

born Aug. 8, 1834. Sponsor, Sarah Bord. 
1834, Nov. 9. Caroline, daughter of Jonas Ruth and Catharine, born 

Aug. 1, 1833. Sponsors, Parents. 

1834, Dec. 7. Reuben, sou of John Roether and Elizabeth, born Oct. 

28, 1834. Sponsors, Samuel Till and Catharine. 

1835, Jan. IS. Mary Ann, daughter of Jacob Reher and Sally, born 

Nov. 10, 1834. Sponsor, Sabilla Greime. 
1835, March 18. John, sou of Absolam Ruth and Dorothea, born Feb. 

20, 1835. Sponsors, Parents. 
1835, May 24. Reuben, son of Adam Ruth aud Maria, born April 241^ 

1835. Sponsors, Parents. 



224 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1836, Jan. 3. Aaron, son of Leonbard Ruth and Elizabeth, born Oct^ 

23, 1835. Sponsor, Joseph Weinhold. 

1836, March 27. Mary Ann, daughter of Samuel Reifsuyder and Justine, 

born Jan. 13, 1S36. Sponsor, Hettie Schaeffer. 

1836, April 24. Caroline, daughter of Isaac Richardson and Sarah, 

born Dec. 19, 1835. Sponsor, Elizabeth Mell. 

1836, Nov. 6. Kitty, daughter of John Roether and Elizabeth, bora 

Aug. 22, 1836. Sponsors, William Mell and Susanna. 

1837, Jan. 29. Kitty Ann, daughter of John Rieth (Reed) and Ellen, 

born Jan. 5, 1837. Sponsors, Michael Fisher and Catharine. 
1837, March 26. Charles, son of Michael Ruth and Elizabeth, born 

Dec. 28, 1836. Sponsors, Charles Feather and Magdalene Schar- 

man. 
1837, March 29. Adam, son of Samuel Reifsnyder and Justina, born 

Feb. 27, 1837. Sponsors, Parents. 
1837, May 21. Catharine, daughter of Gabriel Ruth and Ellen, bom 

Dec. 3, 1836. Sponsor, Catharine Ruth. 

1837, June 4. Koenig Solomon^ son of Beuueville Ruth and Catharine, 

born April 18, 1837. Sponsor, Joseph Ruth. 

1838, Feb. 25. Henry, son of Isaac Richard (Richardson) and wife 

Sarah, born Oct. 20, 1837. Sponsors, Henry Long and Catharine. 

1838, Aug. 26. Jemima, daughter of John Ried (R«ed) and Ellenora, 

born July 3, 1838. Sponsors, Abraham Miller and Jemima Klopp. 
J.838, Dec. 2. Michael, sou of Adam Ruth and Maria, born Nov. 1, 

1838. Sponsors, Parents. 
1889, July 14. Samuel, son of Samuel Reifsnyder and Justina, born 

April 12, 1839. Sponsor, Adam Gerhart. 

1839, July 14. Benneville, son of Beuueville Ruth and Catharine, born 

May 7, 1839. Sponsors, Benneville Paff and Susanna Ruth. 

1839, Dec. 15. William, son of John Roether and Elizabeth,, born 

Oct. 23, 1839. Sponsors, Joseph Hain and Mary. 

1840, May 29. Margaretha, daughter of Joseph Ruth and Susanna, 

born March 16, 1840. Sponsor, Margareth Fisher. 

1840, June 28. Levi, son of Isaac Roether and Anna, born March 11, 

1840. Sponsors, Parents. 

1841, Feb. 7. William Henry, son of Isaac Richard and Sarah, born 

June 30, 1840. Sponsors, Henry Bennetoh and Sarah. 
1841, Feb. 7. Emma, daughter of Johu D. Reed and Ellen, born Sept. 

19, 1840. Sponsor, Elizabeth Adams,, single. 

1841, May 16. Levi, son of Benneville Ruth and Catharine, born Feb. 
19, 1841. Sponsor, Levi Ruth. 

1841, Sept. 16. Maria, daughter of Michael Ruth and Elizabeth, born 
July 9, 1841. Sponsors, Peter Weitzel and Elizabeth. 



ST. JOHX'S (main's) KEFORMED CHURCH. 225 

Date of Baptism 

184^, March 20. Anna Maria, daughter of John D. Reed and Ellen, born 
Nov. 28, 1841. Sponsors, Michael Hain and Mary. 

1842, March 22. Malinda, daughter of Gabriel Ruth and Ellen, boru 

Oct. 5, 1841. Sponsors, Parents. 
1842 May 1. John, son of Isaac Richard and Sarah, born Dec. 23, 

1841. Sponsor, John Freehafer. 

1843, Jan. 22. Anna Maria, daughter of Jonathan Reifsnyder and 

Mary Ann, born Nov. 23, 1842. Sponsor, Maria Reifsnyder. 
1843, Feb. 22. Lamson Amelia, daughter of George Roether and 

Hannah, born Dec. 15, 1842. Six)nsors, Parents. 
1843, Aug. 13. Isaac, son of Michael Ruth and Elizabeth, born June 

26, 1843. Sponsor, Levi Ruth. 

1843, Sept. 3. Daniel, son of Daniel Reigert and Peggy, l)oru April 30, 

1843. Sponsors, Parents. 

1843, Nov. 12. Rebecca, daughter of Benneville Ruth and Catharine, 

born July 24, 1843. Sponsor, Susanna Paff. 

1844, May 12. Daniel, son of John D. Reed and Ellen, born Dec. 19, 

1843. Sponsors. William Stichler and Sarah. 

1844, June 9. "W\illiam, son of Samuel Roraig and Lucy Ann, born 

Aug. 9, 1843. Sponsors, Parents. 
1844, Sept. 1. Reuben, son of Isaac Richard and Sarah, boru March 

27, 1844. Sponsors, Peter Hain and Catharine. 

1844, Oct. 6. Eliza Ann, daughter of John Redman and Sarah, boru 

Oct. 26, 1843. Sponsor, Kitty Hartman. 

1844, Nov. 10. Elizabeth, daughter of George Roether and Rebecca, 

born June 20, 1844. Sponsors, Benneville Waldman and Rebecca. 

1845, Jan. 19. Catharine, daughter of Benneville Ruth and Catharine, 

born Oct. 23, 1844. SiX)nsor, Lydia Ohmnacht. 
1845, Feb. 26. Jonathan, son of Gabriel Ruth and Ellen, born Aug. 30, 

1844. Sponsors, John Mell and Sarah. 

1845, Feb. 26. Emaline, daughter of George Ruth and Sarah, born 

April 5, 1844. Sponsor, mother. 
1845, Mar. 10. Elizabeth, daughter of Isaac Roether and Anna, born 

Dec. 12, 1844. Sponsors, Daniel Gring and Esther. 
1845, Aug. .3. Carolina, daughter of Samuel Reed and Elizabeth, born 

Mar. 25, 1S45. Sponsors, Nicholas Schaner and Susanna. 
1845, Aug. 14. Carolina, daughter of Michael Ruth and Elizabeth, 

born July 8, 1845. Sponsors, Elijah Beard and Mary Ruth. 
1845, Aug. 17. Jacob, son of Benjamin Romig and Lucy Ann, bom 

Nov. 15, 1844. Sponsors, Jacob Yoder and Catharine. 

1845, Aug. 31. Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Ruth and Rebecca, boru 
June 15, 1845. Sponsor, Elizabeth Moyer. 



226 ST. John's (main's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1845, Sept. 14. Charles, sou of Oeorge Roetlier and Hannah, boru 
Aug. 13, 1845. Six)usors, parents. 

1845, Nov. 11. Kitty, dauj^hter of George Roether and Rebecca, born 

June 31, 1845. Six>nsor, Elizabeth Roether. 
184G, Mar. 20. Elizabeth Ellen, daughter of Absolom Ruth and Anna, 

boru Sept. 23, 1845. Sponsor, Elizabeth Moyer. 

1846, April 9. George Washington, son of Isaac Ruth and Eliza, born 

Feb. 26, 1846. Sponsors, George Ruth and Sarah. 
1846, Oct. 29. John, son of John D. Reed and EUenora, born Mar. 4, 

1846. SiX)nsor, Mary Aun Schaeffer. 

1846, Dec. 20. Sarah Catharine, daughter of Thomas Ruth and Re- 

becca, boru Sept. 4. 1S46. Six>usors, Daniel Brossman and Catha- 
rine. 

1847, April 21. Rainauda, daughter of Beuueville Ruth and Catharine, 

boru Oct. 8, 1846. Sponsors, Isaac Bohn and Maria Anna. 
1847, May 9. Kitty, daughter of Jonathan Reifsnyder and Mary Ann, 

boru April 8, 1847. Sponsor, Catharine Reifsnj'der. 

1847, Nov. 21. John Dewald, son of Dauiel Reiter and Elizabeth, born 

Sept. 25, 1S47. Sponsors, Daniel Fisher and Susanna. 

1848, May 28. Eiualiue, daughter of George Roether and Rebecca, 

born Dec. 27, 1847. Sponsors, Richard Fisher and Auna. 
1848, Aug. 13. Susan, daughter of Josejjh Roether and Kitty, born 

June 5, 1848. Sponsor, Elizabeth Roether. 
1848, Aug. 29. Franklin Dauiel, son of John Ruth and Rebecca,, born 

Aug. 31, 1848 (marked 1848 but likely 1847). Siwusors. parents. 
1848, Aug. 30. John Franklin, son of Thomas Ruth and Rebecca, 

born Jan. 30, 3 848. Sponsor, .John Weitzel. 

1848, Dec. 17. Clara Jane, daughter of Isaac Ruth and Elizabeth, 

born Aug. 12. 1848. Sponsor, Anna tiaul. 

1849, Jan. 28. Clementina, daughter of George Roether and Hannah, 

born Oct. 1, 1848. Sponsors, John Seibert and Catharine. 
1849, April 20. Kitty Ann, daughter of Joseph Ruth and Susauna, bora 

Dec. 9, 1848. Sponsor, Catharine Ruth. 
1849. April 22. Susan, daughter of Daniel Reider and Elizabeth, born 

Mar. 15. 1849. Sponsor, Susauua Greim. 

1849, May 20. Henry Taylor, son of John D. Reed and Ellen, born Oct. 

29, 1848. Sponsors, Henry Biukley and Mary. 

1850, June 2. James Monroe, son of Thomas Ruth and Rebecca, born 

Nov. 22, 1849. Sponsor, EUeu Berti-am. 

18501, June 2. Christina, daughter of Isaac Roether and Auna, born 

Dec. 12, 1849, Sponsor, Priscilla Weurich. 

1850, Sept. 8. John, sou of George Roether and Rebecca, born Mar. 

21, 1850. Sponsors, Lewis Peifer and Elizabeth. 



ST. John's (hain's) refokmed church. 227 

Date of Baptism 

1851, April 30. Amanda, daughter of Josei)li Roether and Catharine, 

born Aug. 11, 1850. Sponsors, Charles Rei>p and Judith. 
1851, July 13. Daniel Levi, son of Daniel Reiter and Elizabeth, born 

Nov. 10, 1850. Sponsor, Polly Klopp. 
1851, Sept. 7. Barbara Ellen, daughter of John D. Reed and Ellenora, 

born April 27, 1S51. Sponsor, Elvina Siegfried. 

1851, Nov. 16. John Adam,, son of Samuel Ruth and Lydia, born Oct. 

3, 1851. Sponsors, John Ruth aud Nelliuora. 

1852, Mar. 22. Louisa, daughter of George Roether and Rebecca, born 

Sept. 29, 1851. Sponsor, Nellynora Kissinger. 

1852, June 27. Charles, son of Joel Reber and Levina, born Jan. 27, 

1852. Sponsors,, John Stutzman and Sarah. 

1853, Jan. 4. Thomas, sou of George Roether and Hannah, born Aug. 

30, 1852. Sponsors, parents. 
1853, Feb. 6. James, son of Michael Ruth and Catharine, born Dec. 

4, 1852. Sponsor, James Ruth. 

1853, Mar. G. John Adam, sou of George Ruth and Anna, born Dec. 

27, 1852. Sponsors, Daniel Fidler and Hannah. 
1853, Aug. 25. Ellen, daughter of George Roether aud Rebecca, born 

April 24, 1853. Sponsor, Sarah Porter. 

1853, Oct. 16. Mary Catharine, daughter of Adam Ruth and Re- 

becca, born Sept. 10, 1853. Sponsors, John A. Haiu aud Catharine. 

1854, March 19. Kitty Emmaline, daughter of John Reifsnyder and 

Sarah, born Jan. 11, 1854. Sponsors, John Yoh and Mary. 

1854, June 25. Franklin Pierce, sou of Michael Ruth and Catharine, 

born Feb. IS, 1854. Sponsors, Adam Ruth aud Rebecca. 

1854, Aug. 2. John, son of Joseph Roether aud Catharine, born Feb. 

16, 1854. Sponsor, Mother. 

1855, May 16. William Harrison, sou of Joel Reber and Levina, born 

March 9, 1854. Siwnsor, Susanna Epler. 

1855, Sept. 1. James Franklin, son of George Roether and Rebecca, 

born Oct. 6, 1854. Sponsor,, James Horuberger. 

1856, June 1. Emma Maranda, daughter of James Ruth and Catha- 

rine, born March 28, 1856. Sponsor, Elmira Wenrich. 
1856, July 13, John Hain, son of Michael Ruth and Catharine, bom 
April 4, 1856. Sponsors, Frederick Hain and Sarah. 

1856, Sept. 19. Mary Catharine, daughter of William Ruth aud Susan, 

born June 1, 1858. Sponsors, Abraham Stoudt and Hannah. 

1857, May 30. Ellen Agnes, daughter of Adam Ruth and Rebecca, 

born April 2, 1857. Sponsor, Anna Maria Ruth. 

1858, Feb. 21. Hannah Agnes, daughter of Henry Ruth and Rebecca, 

born Jan. 11, 1S5S. Sponsors, Reuben Hain and Susanna. 



228 ST. johk's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1S5S, April IS. Dauiel Thomason, son of Thomas Ramsey and HaunaiJ 

Mary Arm, born Dec. 26, 1857. Sponsor, Daniel Fisher. 
1858, Nov. 14. Allen, sou of Joseph Roemig and Ellen, born Oct. 17, 

1858. Sponsors, John Yoh and Catharine. 

1858, Dec. 26. Emma Susan, daughter of Jacob Reifsnyder and Cath;i- 

rine, born Oct. 8, 1858. Sponsor, Susan Ellenora Schaeffer. 

1859, April 25. William George, son of George Ruth and Anna, born 

Jan. 18, 1859. Sponsors, William Stichler and Sarah. 
1859, May 4. Henry Josiah Wartman, son of Charles Ruth and Ange- 

line, born Nov. 15, 1858. Sponsor, Josiah Binkley. 
1859, May 27. Adam, son of Darius Rollman and Rebecca, born April 

10, 1859. Sponsors, parents. 
1859, May 29. Adam Hain, son of Adam Ruth and Rebecca, born Mar. 

21, 1859. Sponsors^ parents. ^ 

1859, May 29. Michael, son of Charles Ruth and Margareth, born 

April 4, 1859. Sponsor, Michael Ruth. 
1859, May 29. George, son of George Ruth and Catharine, born Dec. 1, 

1858. Sponsors, parents. 

1859, Sept. 4. Agnes Celesia, daughter of Samuel Reifsnyder and 

Mary, born May 27, 1859. Sponsors, Samuel Reifsnyder and 
Elizabeth. 

1859, Sept. 4. William Walter, son of Reuben Ruth and Catharine^ 

born July 1, 1859. SiX)nsor, William Ruth. 

1860, Mar. 4. Martin, son of Henry Ruth and Rebecca, born Dec. 7, 

1859. Sponsor, Margaret Ruth. 

1860, Mar. 18. John Samuel, sou of Joseph Romig (Roemig) and 
Ellen, born Feb. 10, 1860. Sponsors, John Gruber and Polly. 

1860, Nov. 11. Daniel Gernand, son of George Ruth and Catharine^ 

born Sept. 20, 1860. Sponsors, parents. 

1861, Jan. 6. Ellen Catharine, daughter of Michael Ruth and Catha- 

rine, born Sept. 15, 1860. Sponsors, Ludwig Custer and Catharine 
Miller. 
1861, Jan. 20. Charles Martin, son of Isaac Ruth and Elmira, born 
Oct. 25, 1860. Sponsor, Charles Miller. 

1861, March 3. David John, son of James Ruth and Catharine,, born 
Oct. 6, 1860. Sponsor, Anna Catharine Hornberger. 

1861, May 26. Henrietta Angeline, daughter of Charles Ruth and 
Angel ine, born Feb. 29, 1861. Sponsor, Henrietta Beaver. 

1861, Sept. 29. Kitty Elizabeth, daughter of Charles Ruth and Mar- 
gareth, born June 6, 1861. Sponsor, Kitty Ruth. 

1861, Nov. 24. George Seltzer, son of Michael Ruth and Susan, bora 
Aug. 7, 1861. Sponsors, parents. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 229 

Date of Baptism 

1S62, May 11. Sarah Adaline, daughter of Joseph Romig and Ellen, 

born April 6, 1S62. Sponsor, Sarah Fox. 

1562, Oct. 26. Ida Susan,, daughter of Reuben Roether and Kitty, 

born Aug. 24, 1862. Sponsor, Susan Alice Ruth. 

1563, Mar. 4. Catharine, daughter of Jac«ob Reifsuyder and Catharine, 

born Feb. 28, 1863. Six)usor, mother. 
1S63, May 10. William Henry, son of Henry Ruth and Rebecca, born 

Jan. 7, 1863. Sponsor,, Jonathan Bertram. 
1863, July 19. Hetty Elizabeth, daughter of Levi Reber and Sophia, 

born March 14, 1863. Sponsors, Thomas B. Reber and Elizabeth. 

1863, Oct. 11. Emma Elizabeth, daughter of Michael Ruth and Catha- 

rine, born May 8, 1863. Sponsors, Reuben Hain and Susanna. 

1864, April 26. Joseph Jefferson, son of Joseph Romig and Ellen, born 

April 19, 1864. Sponsors, Joseph Stiely and Eliza. 
1864, June 19. George, son of Abraham Ruth and Isabella, born Dec. 
9, 1863. Sponsor, Samuel Ruth. 

1864, Sept. 25. Emma Ellen, daughter of Isaac Ruth and Elmira, bora 
May 28, 1864. Sponsors, Charles Ludwig and Ellen. 

1864, Nov. 20. Kate Elizabeth, daughter of James Ruth and Catharine, 

born Sept. 15, 1864. Sponsor, Elizabeth Feifer. 

1865, Jan. 29. Ida, daughter of George Roether and Rebecca, born 

April 17, 1864. Sponsor, Mary BoUman. 
1865, May 7. Caroline, daughter of Francis Ruth and Magdalena, 

born May 4, 1864. Sponsors, parents. 
1865, Nov. 5. Jacob Cyrus, son of Cyrus Reed and Emma, born Sept. 

8, 1865. Sponsor, Jacob Hassler. 

1865, Nov. 5. Mary Kate, daughter of Reuben Ruth and Kate, bora 

Aug. 28, 1865. Sponsors, Adam Yoder and Kitty Ruth. 

1866, March 9. Jacob William, son of Isaac Roth and Rosina, bora 

Aug. 22, 1865. Sponsors, Jacob Artz and Caroline. 
1866, May 20. James Franklin, son of Charles Ruth and Margareth, 

boni Mar. 20, 1866. Sponsor, Harrison Ruth. 
1866, July 15. William Pierce, son of Daniel Ruth and Catharine, born 

Mar. 13, 1866. Sponsors, William Ruth and Polly Hatt. 

1866, Aug. 26. Sally Eva, daughter of Isaac Ruth and Elmira, born 

July 25, 1866. Sponsors, John Eirich and Sarah. 

1867, May 5. Anna Flora, daughter of Henry Ruth and Rebecca, 

born July 30, 1866. Sponsors, George Kintzer and Elizabeth. 

1867, Oct. 6. David, son of William Ruth and Catharine, born May 

15, 1867. Sponsors, Amos Yoder and Elizabeth. 

1868, April 14. Emma Elizabeth, daughter of John Ruth and Sarah, 

born Dec. 28, 1867. Sponsors, Israel Grimes and Sarah. 



230 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1868, Aug. 9. Anna Maria, (laughter of Jeremiah Rawman and 

Maria, boni Aug. 26, 1S6S. Si>onsor, Valeria Charlotte Mathews. 

1868, Aug. 23. Edwin Roy, son of John Ritter and Caroline, born Dec. 

28, 1867. Siwnsors, parents. 

1869, Feb. 7. Ida, daughter of Cyrus Ruth and Emma, born Dee. 22,. 

1868. Sponsor, Mary Ludwig. 
1869, April 2. Mary Leah, daughter of Charles Ruth and Margaret, 

born Oct. 11, 1868. Si>onsor, Peter Heinsey. 

1869, June 13. Absolom, son of Henry Ruth and Rebecca, born Dee. 

12, 1868. Sponsors, William Ruth and Polly. 

1870, July 24. Charles William, son of William Ruth and Polly, bom 

May 11, 1870. Sponsor," Mary Fiant. 

1871, April 2. Charles Miller, son of John Rentz and Emma, born 

Jan. 9, 1871. Sponsors, parents. 
1871, April 7. Ellenora Rebecca, daughter of Henry Ruth and Re- 

becca, born Dec. 27, 1870. Sponsor, Emma Bertram. 
1871, July 23. William Franklin, son of John Ruth and Sarah, born 

Nov. 18, 1870. Sponsor, Sarah Yoder. 

S 
1834, Apr. 13. William, son of Jacob Seitzinger and Elizabeth, born 

Jan. 7, 1834. Sponsors, William Eckert and Rebecca. 
1834, May 11. Adam, son of George Spengler and Magdalena, bora 

May 25, 1834. Siwnsors, Adam Spengler and Sarah. 
1834, June 22. Louis, son of Louis Sloot (Sloat) and Mary, born May 

23. 1834. Sponsors, Francis Stiely and Mary. 
1834, June 22. Elizabeth, daughter of Henry Stief and Elizabeth, born 

Mar. 15, 1834. Sfwnsors, John Krick and Sallie. 
1834, Aug. 17. Sarah Ann, daughter of Adam Spengler and Sarah, 

born June 24, 1834. Six>nsor, Sarah Reifsnyder. 
1834, Nov. 9. Polly, daughter of John Strunk and Polly, born Mar. 28, 

1834. Sponsor, Polly Hain. 

1834, Dec. 31. Adam, son of Joseph Strieker and Justina, born Sept. 

16, 1834. Sponsor, John Freyberger. 

1835, Mar. 11. Joshua, son of John Schaeffer and Catharine, born 

Dec. 17, 1834. Sponsors, Michael Schaeffer and Susanna. 
1835, Mai". 8. Isaac, son of Peter Scharman and Maria, born Feb. 7, 

1835. Sponsors, Parents. 

1835, Apr. 22. Catharine, daughter of Samuel Smith and Anna, born 
Jan. S, 1835. Sponsors, parents. 

1835, Apr. 25. Mary Ann, daughter of John Strunk and Anna Mar- 

gareth, born Mar. 6, 1835. Six>nsor, Mary Fidler. 

1835, May 24. William, son of Michael Simmon and Hannah, boru 

Dec. 1, 1834. Sponsor, Peter Simmon. 



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Dale of Baptism 

1835, Aug. 2. Jacob, son of Nicholas Shaner and Susanna, born .June 

8, 1835. Sponsors, Jacob Henry and Maria. 
1835, Sept. 27. Caroline, dauglater of .Jonas Stief and Elizabeth, born 

Apr. 1. 1835. Sponsor, Anna Lutz. 

1835, Dec. 13. George, son of John Saylor and Catharine, born Nov. 

14, 1835. Sponsors, George Gernand and Elizabeth. 

1836, June 19. Richard, son of Peter Stief and Catharine, born Mar. 

10, 1836. Sponsors, parents. 
1836, July 11. Adam, son of Michael Schaeffer and Susanna, bom 

Mar. .30, 18.36. Sponsors, Daniel Berger and Esther. 
1836, July 31. Leonard Michael, son of John Schaeffer and Mary Ann, 

born July 1, 1836. Sponsors, parents. 
1836, Aug. 28. Charles, son of John Spengler and Elizabeth, born 

Apr. 1, 1836. Sponsors, John Spengler and Elizabeth. 
1836, Sept. 25. Priscilla, daughter of Joseph Strieker and Justina, 

born July 13, 1836. Sponsors, Joseph Spayd and Anna Stiely. 
1836, Nov. 4. Joshua, son of Daniel Stoudt and Kitty, born July 8, 

1836. Sponsors, parents. 
1836, Nov. 6. Alfred, son of Isaac Schaeffer and Elizabeth, born 

Sept. 23, 1836. SiJonsor, Frederick Schaeffer. 
1836, Dec. 4. Henry, son of Francis Sell and Catharine, bom Jan. 

20, 1836. Sponsor, Mother. 

1836, Dec. 11. Elvina, daughter of Samuel Smith and Anna, born Oct. 

3, 1836. Sponsors, parents. 

1837, Jan. 30. Isaac, sou of .James Stief and Elizabeth, born Nov. 18, 

1836. Sponsor. Isaac Schaeffer. 
1837, Jan. 30. C. Ann Maria, daughter of Henry Snyder (Schneider) 

and Elizabeth, born Aug. 24, 1835. Six>nsors, Charles Feather and 

Catharine Snyder. 
1837, Apr. 14. Catharine, daughter of William Mell and Leah, bora 

Nov. 5, 1836. Sponsors, William Stiely and Catharine. 
1837, May 7. Mary Ann, daughter of John Schaeffer and Catharine, 

bom Feb. 24, 1837. Sponsor, Eva Gruber. 
1837, May 21. Peter, son of Henry Stief and Elizabeth, born Jan. 9, 

18.37. Sponsors, parents. 
1837, July 2. Angeliue,. daughter of Levi Stetler and Harriet, born 

May 1, 1837. Sponsors, Henry Binkley and Magdalena. 
1837, July 23. Richard, son of Daniel Sehauer and Ellen, bom May 

3, 1837. Sponsors, parents. 

1837, Sept. 24. Rebecca, daughter of John Strunk and Anna Mary, 
born July 16^ 1837. Sponsors, William Faust and Elizabeth. 

1837, Sept. 24. Hannah Mary Anna, daughter of Michael Simmon and 
Hannah, born Aug. 9, 1837. Sponsors, Daniel Fisher and Susanna. 



232 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1S37, Nov. 5. Hiram, sou of Michael Sclaram and Polly, born June 

15, 1837. Sponsor, Jacob Moyer. 

1837, Dec. 3. Caroline, daughter of Peter Scharman and Maria, born 

Oct. 7, 1837. Siwusors, parents. 

1838, Jan. 28. Michael, son of Michael Schaeffer and Susanna, born 

Nov. 1, 1837. Sponsors, William Faust and Elizabeth. 
1838, Jan. 28. George, son of John SchaefiEer and Mary, born Dec. 11, 

1837. Sponsors, George Gernand and Elizabeth. 

1838, Feb. 11. Reuben Henry, son of Daniel Stoudt and Margareth, 

born Aug. 22, 1837. Sponsors, parents. 
1838, May 14. Mary, daughter of Peter Smith and Molly, born Feb. 

19, 1838. Sponsors, Lewis Waid and Elizabeth. 
1838, May 20. Levi, son of Joseph Strieker and Justina, born Mar. 

17, 1838. Sponsor, Adam Glerhart. 
1838, Sept. 16. Kitty, son of Levi Stetler and Harriet, born June 16, 

1838. Sponsors, John Saylor and Katie. 

1838, Nov. 18. William Franklin, son of Samuel Smith and Anna, 

born Oct. 20, 1838. Sixtnsors, parents. 

1839, Feb. 10. Joseph Francis and Mary Ann (twins) children of Jo- 

seph Spayd and Anna, born Dec. 1, 1838. Sponsors, Francis 

Stiely (single) and Francis Stiely and Polly. 
1839, Feb. 10. Peter, son of Francis Sell and Catharine, born Oct. 8, 

1838. Sponsors, parents. 
1839, Mar. 3. Emma, daughter of John Saylor and Catharine, born 

Jan. 26, 1839. Sponsors, parents. 
1839, Apr. 3. Kitty Ann, daughter of John Strieker and Mary, born 

Jan. 24, 1839. SiX)nsors, William Faust aud Elizabeth. 
1839, Mayo. William, son of Isaac Schaeffer and Elizabeth, born 

Feb. 2, 1839. Sponsor, Anna Weinhold. 
1839, May 7. Jeremiah, son of Beujamin Stiely aud Elizabeth, boru 

Aug. 14, 1838. Sponsors, William Stiely and Catharine. 
1839, May 19. Susanna Ellen, daughter of Michael Schaeffer and Su- 
sanna, born Mar. 16, 1839. Sponsors, John Ruth and Nelly. 
1839, June 2. Hannah, daughter of Michael Schram and Polly, born 

Feb. 19, 1839. Sponsor, Hannah Klopp. 
1839, June 6. Mary Jane, daughter of Abraham Stief and Maria, 

born Nov. 2, 1838. Sponsor, Magdalena Horn. 
1839, Sept. 22. Henry, son of Michael Simmon and Hannah, born July 

23, 1839. Sponsors, Daniel Bucks and Margareth. 

1839, Nov. 4. Susanna,, daughter of Henry Stief and Elizabeth, born 

Feb. 20, 1839. Sponsor, mother. 

1840, April 5. John Adam, son of John Strieker and Mary Ann, born 

Feb. 25, 1840. Sponsors, John Gruber aud Catharine. 



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Date of Baptism 

1840, April 19. John, son of John Schaeffer and Maria Ann, born Jan. 
16, 1814. Six)nsors, John Saylor and Catharine. 

1840, May 24. Peter Franlilin, sou of Levi Stetler and Harriet, born 

Nov. 1, 1839. Sponsors, Peter Hain and Anna. 
1840, June 14. Amelia, daughter of John Struuk and Rebecca, born 

Mar. 29, 1840. Sponsors, John Gerhart and Salome, 
3.840, July 12. Emanuel, son of Henry Stoever and Catharine, born 

Mar. 26, 1840. Siwnsors, John Boyer and Susanna. 
1840, Aug. 9. Mary Ann, daughter of Michael Schram and Polly, 

born Feb. 22, 1840. Sponsor, Catharine Lerch. 
1840, Aug. 16. Samuel Jefferson, son of Daniel Stoudt and Margareth, 

born Dec. 11. 1839. Sponsor, Catharine Bauer. 

1840, Nov. 29. John, son of Moses Stamm and Harriet, born Dec. 8, 

1839. Sponsors, Joel Ried (Reed) and Elizabeth Wanner. 

1841, Mar. 7. William, sou of Francis Sell and Catharine, born Jan. 

4, 1841. Sponsor, mother. 
1841, Mar. 31. Henry Schlot, sou of John Schlot and Catharine, bor» 

Oct. 5, 1815. Adult. 
1841, Mar. 31. Samuel, son of Henry Schlot and Catharine, born Nov. 

29, 1840. Sponsors, Samuel Eberly and Anna. 
1841, April 18. Catharine, daughter of Michael Schaeffer and Susan, 

born Dec. 23, 1840. Sponsor, Matilda Lambert. 
1841, April 22. Harriet, daughter of Samuel Stiely and Lucetta, born 

Dec. 10, 1840. Six>nsors, Joseph Stiely and Magdalena. 
1841, April 26. William Henry Harrison, son of Samuel Smith and 

Anna, born Mar. 15, 1841. SiX)nsors, parents. 
1841, Sept. 5. Henry, son of John Strieker and Mary Ann, born June 

4, 1841. Sponsor, Henry Faust. 
1841, Sept. 16. Isabella, daughter of Abraham Schitz and Polly, born 

Mar. 31, 1841. Sponsor, Joel Fisher. 
1841, Oct. 3. Jonathan Henry, sou of Joseph Spayd and Anna, born 

July 8, 1841. Sponsor, Jonathan Reifsnyder. 
1841, Nov. 28. Isaac, son of Isaac Schaeffer and Elizabeth, born Sept. 

19, 1841. Sponsors, Isaac Klopp and Harrietta. 

1841, Dec. 27. Henry, son of John Spengler and Elizabeth, born Nov. 

12, 1841. Sponsors, Henry Long and Catharine. 

1842, Feb. 19. Isaac, sou of Henry Stoever and Catharine, Nov. 23, 

1843. Sponsors, parents. 

1842, Mar. 20. Jacob, son of John Strunk and Rebecca, born Feb. 2, 
1842. Sponsors, William Miller and Catharine. 

1842, April 24. Isaac Samuel, son of Michael Schram and Polly, born 
Dec. 18, 1841. Sponsor, Catharine Bauer. 
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234 ST. John's (haim's) refoemed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1S42, June 12. Elizabeth,, daughter of Michael Simon and Hannab^ 

born Mar. 29, 1842. Sponsor, Maria Elizabeth Kittelman (Gittel- 

man). 
1842, July 10. Isaac, son of William StiefC and Catharine, born Feb. 

5, 1S42. Sponsors, parents. 
1842, July 24. Joseph, son of Joseph Seitzinger and Elizabeth, born 

Sept. 16, 1841, Sponsors, parents. 
1842, Aug. 21. Abraham, son of Isaac Stoudt and Elvina, born May 

20, 1842. Sponsors, Abraham Fisher and Susanna. 
1842, Sept. 4. Thomas, son of Henry Suik and Maria, born April 22,. 

1842. Sponsors, Adam Gerhard and Catharine. 

1842, Sept. 21. Henry, son of Emanuel Scharman and Ellen, born Jan- 

22, 1842. Sponsor, David Scharman. 
1842, Nov. 13. Catharine, daughter of Joseph Strieker and Justina,. 

born May S, 1842. Sponsors, George Cal and Amelia Getz. 

1842, Dec. 14. Mary Ann. daughter of Isaac Schaeffer and Hannah,. 

born Oct. 15, 1842. Sponsor, Folly Ulrich. 

1843, Feb. 21. Sarah Ann. daughter of Samuel Stiely and Lucetta,. 

bom Dec. 17, 1842. Sponsor, Lovina Barlet. 

1843, Mar. 26. Cyrus, son of Samuel Smith and Anna, born Jan. 2,^ 

1843. Sponsors, parents. 

1843, Aug. 6. William Faust, son of John Strieker and Mary, born 

May 22, 1843. Sponsor, William Strieker. 
1843, Sept. 17. Malinda, daughter of Benneville Schueler and Harriet^ 

born May 26, 1843. Sponsors, parents. 
1843, Oct. 15. Elizat)eth Amanda, daughter of Frederick Schaeffer 

and Susanna, born Aug. 15, 1843. Sponsors^ William Ruth and 

Elizabeth. 
1843, Oct. 22. Adam, son of Joseph Seitzinger and Elizabeth, born 

May 8, 1843, Sponsor, Elizabeth Roether. 

1843, Oct. 25. Victory, daughter of Emanuel Schramm and Ellen,. 

born April 2, 1843. Sponsors, parents. 

1844, Feb. 27. Daniel Casi>er, son of Daniel Schaner and Ellen, bora 

Dec. 17, 1843. Sponsors, Henry Long and Catharine. 
1844, Mar. 17. Malinda, daughter of Samuel Schaeffer and Carolina^, 
born Feb. 10, 1844. Sponsors, Jacob Schueler and Hetty. 

1844i, Mayl2. James, son of Isaac Schaeffer and Elizabeth, born Mar. 
8, 1844, Sponsors, Daniel Leininger and Sophia. 

1844, Aug. 4. David, twin son of Isaac Sohl and Mary, born June 11^ 

1844. Sponsors, parents. 

1844, Aug. 4. Daniel, twin son of Isaac Sohl and Mary, born June 11» 

1844. Sponsor, Daniel Bucks. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 235 

Date of Baptism 

1844, Aug. 18. Reuben, son of Joseph Spayd and Anna, born May 1, 

1844. Sponsors, Reuben Stiely and Mary. 
1844, Sept. 8. Catliariue. daughter of John Saylor and Catharine, 

Aug. 15, 1844. Sponsors, parents. 

1844, Oct. 4. Sarah Ann, daughter of Isaac Stoudt aud Elizabeth, 

born June 22, 1844. Sr)onsor, Anna Maria Spayd. 

1845, Jan. 19. Kitty Ann. daughter of Michael Schramm and Polly, 

born March 28, 1844. Sponsor, Anna Arnold. 
1845, Feb. IG. John, son of Henry Schlott and Catharine, born Oct. 22, 

1844. Sponsors, parents. 

1845, Mar. 19. Reuben S.. son of Isaac Stoudt and Lavina, born Nov, 
24, 1844. Sponsors. Reut)en Stiely and Mary. 

1845, April 1. Hannah, daughter of Benjamin Schaeffer and Catha- 

rine, born May 31, 1844. Sponsor, Hannah Guldin. 

1845, April 26. Isaac, son of Reuben Stiely and Maria, born April 8, 

1845. Sponsor Levi Stiely. 

1845, Oct. 12. Kitty, daughter of Frederick Schaeffer and Susanna, 

born July 14, 1845. Sponsor Catharine Schaeffer. 
1845, Oct. 26. William, sou of Reuben Spengler and Sarah, born Aug. 

12, 1845. Sponsors. William Beecher and Sarah. 

1845, Nov. 23. William, son of Daniel Sander and Elizabeth, born 

Aug. 9, 1845. Sponsors, Henry Griug and Elizabeth. 

1846, Jan. 4. Isaac, son of Emanuel Scharman and Ellen, born Nov. 

21, 1845. Sponsoi^, Abner Hain. 

1846, Apr. 16. Franklin, son of Benneville Schueler and Harrietta, 
born Jan. 14, 1846. Sponsors, parents. 

1846, Apr. 19. Mary Ann, daughter of Lanciscus Scherer and Caro- 

line, born Jan. 1, 1S46. Sponsors, Joseph Gaul aud Maria. 

1846, May 9. Ellen Barbara, daughter of Samuel Schaeffer and 

Carolina, born Jan. 22, 1846. Sponsor, Ellen Schueler. 
1846, June 21. Anna, daughter of John Strieker aud Maria, born Feb. 

13, 1846. Sponsors, William Faust and Elizabeth. 

1846, Oct. 29. Emma, daughter of John Schaeffer and Mary Ann, 

born Nov. 7, 1844. Sponsor, Emma Sebilla Brossman. 

1846, Nov. 22. Elmira, daughter of John Scharman and Mary, born 

Sept. 1, 1846. Sponsor, Sarah Schaeffer. 

1846, Nov. 29. Malinda, daughter of David Schmidt and Anna, born 

Aug. 22, 1846. Siwnsors, parents. 

1847, Mar. 24. Hannah, daughter of Levi Stiely and Maria, t>orn"^eb. 

1, 1847. Sponsor, Hannah Wenrich. 

1847, May 9. Samuel, son of Reuben Spengler and Sarah, born Mar. 

19, 1847. Sponsors, Samuel Reifsnyder and Justina. 



236 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1847, Mar. 12. Reuben, sou of Reuben Stiely and Maria, boru April 1, 

1847. Sponsors, John Schaeffer and Catharine. 

1847, May 23. Franklin, son of Elijah Stiely and Ellen, born Mar. 19, 

1S47. Sponsors, Francis Stiely and Maria. 
1S4X, June G. Elizabeth, daughter of Daniel Schaeffer and Sarah, 

born Aug. 31, 1840. Sponsor, mother. 
1847, June 6. Richard, sou of William Stoudt and Catharine, born 

Jan. 27, 1847, Sponsors, Reuben Adams and Magdalena. 
1847, June 20. Mary Ann, daughter of Isaac Schlegel and Elizabeth, 

born Aug. 7, 1846. Si)onsor, Lydia Schmehl. 
1847, July 4. Susanna Ellen, daughter of Joseph Spayd and Anna, 

born Jan. 13, 1847. Srxiusor, Susanna Mell. 

1847, Dec. 19. Rebecca, daughter of John Strieker and Maria, born 

June 23, 1847. SiX)usor, Rebecca Faust. 

1848, Jan. 7. Salome, daughter of Emanuel Scharman and Ellen, 

born Aug. 21, 1847. Sponsor, Elizabeth Moyer. 
1848, Mar. 19. Rebecca, daughter of Samuel Smith and Anna, born 

Dec. 21, 1847. Sponsor, Margareth Arnold. 
1848, Mar. 29. Catharine Susan, daughter of John Schaeffer and Mary 

Ann, born Oct. 30, 1847. Sponsor, Susan Bertram. 
1848, April 23. John Franklin, son of Isaac Staudt and Levina, born 

Dec. 30, 1847. Sponsors, John Schaeffer and Catharine. 
1848, May 6. Caroline Susan, daughter of Samuel Schaeffer and 

Carolina, born Mar. 20, 1848. Sponsors. Michael Schaeffer and 

Susan. 
1848, May 21. Isaac, son of Francis Stiely and Sarah, born Mar. 2, 

1848. Sponsors, Isaac Maurer aud Sophia. 

1848, June 18. Eliza, daughter of Frederick Smith and Elizabeth, born 
July 20, 1842. Sponsors, parents. 

1848, June 18. Thomas, son of Frederick Smith and Elizabeth, bora 
May 30, 1847. Sponsors, Thomas B. Reber and Elizabeth. 

1848, June 28. Susanna, daughter of Jonathan Springer and Mary, 
born Apr. 21, 1848. Sponsor, Susanna Koch. 

1848, Nov. 20. Barbara Ellen, daughter of William Stoudt and Catha- 
rine, born Aug. 23, 1848. Sponsor, Ellen Eirich. 

1848. Dec. 10. Maria, daughter of Reuben Spengler aud Sarah, born 

Dec. 7, 1848. Sponsor, Maria Reifsnyder. 

1849, May 20. John Hain, son of Benneville Schueler aud Harriet, 

born Feb. 24. 1849. Sponsors, Peter Hain and Catharine. 

1849, May 20. Jonathan, son of Elijah Stiely and Ellen, born Mar. 

20, 1849. SiX)nsors, James Lambert^ and Mary. 

1849, Junes. Sarah Elizabeth, daughter of Daniel Sauder (Souder) 

aud Elizabeth, born Feb. 11, 1S49. Siwnsors, Parents. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 237 

Date of Baptism 

1849, Junes. Daniel, son of John Strieker and Maria, born Mar. 21, 

1849. Sponsors, Daniel Maurer and Hannah. 

1849|, July 15. Henry, son of Henry Schlott and Catharine, born Dec. 

21, 1848. Sponsors, William Stichler and Sarah. 

1849, Aug. 12. Aaron, son of Abraham Schlott and Betsy, born May 

31, 1849. Sponsor, Polly Schlott. 

1849, Aug. 12. Elmira Susanna, daughter of William Schaeffer and 
Anna, born May 24, 184S. Sponsors, Michael Schaeffer and Su- 
sanna. 

1849, Oct. 21. George Washington, sou of Isaac Schaeffer and Eliza- 
beth, born Aug. 18, 1849. Sponsor, Sarah Ruth. 

1849, Nov. 18. Reily, son of Joel Stiely and Catharine, born Sept. 21, 

1849. Sponsors, Francis Stiely and Maria. 

1850, Jan. 20. Emma Barbara, daughter of John Scherer and Sophia, 

born Sept. 24, 1849. Sponsor, Catharine Lerch. 

1850, April 7. Aaron, son of Samuel Stoudt and Catharine, born Dec. 

^2, 1849. Sponsors, Jonathan Leis and Justina. 

1850, May 18. Michael, son of Benjamin Simon and Elvina, born 

Mar. 13, 18.50. Sixiusors, Michael Simon and Hannah. 

1850, June 9. William Nathaniel, son of William Stoudt and Catha- 

rine, born Mar. 12, 1850. Sponsors, parents. 

1850, June IG. Anna Maria Magdalena, daughter of Joseph Spayd and 
Anna, born Dec. 17, 1849. Sponsor, Maria Schlott. 

1850, July 14. David, son of Reuben Stiely and Maria, born April 20, 

1850. Sixtnsors, parents. 

1850, July 28. John Alfred, son of Samuel Smith and Anna, born 

Mar. 21, 1850. Sponsor, John Eirich. 

1850, Sept. S. Daniel Peter, son of Reuben Spengler and Sarah, born 

July 21, 1850. Sponsors, Peter Stoudt and Polly. 

1850, Sept. 21. Sarah Malinda, daughter of Peter Stieff and Catharine, 
born Feb. 25, ISoO. Sponsors, Peter Horn and Anna Maria. 

1850, Dec. 1. John Henry, son of Abraham Schlot and Elizabetli, 

born Oct. 10, 1850. Sponsors, John Henry Gittelman and Catha- 
rine. 

1850, Dec. 1. Ellen Elizabeth, daughter of John Schaeffer and Mary 

Ann, born June 23, 1850. Sponsor, Ellen Eirich. 

1850, Dec. 1. John Albert, son of Isaac Stoudt and Lavina, born 

Sept. 15, 1850. Sponsors, John Schaeffer and Elvina. 

1851, Feb. 19. Elenora, daughter of Joel Stiely and Kitty, born Jan. 

18, 1851. Sponsors, Elijah Stiely and Elenora. 

1851, Feb. 23. Jonathan, son of Daniel Schaner and Ellen, born Sept 
28, 1850, Sponsors, Jonathan Reifsnyder and Mary Ann. 



238 ST. joh.n's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1851, Mar. 30. Elmira, daughter of Samuel Staudt aud Catharine, 
born Feb. 16. 1851. Sponsors, parents. 

1851, Mar. 30. Maria, daughter of Samuel Schaeffer and Sarah, born 

Dec. 1. 1850. SiX)nsor, mother. 
1851, April IG. Amelia, daughter of "William Strunk and Catharine, 

born Feb. 16. 1851. Sponsors, parents. 
1851, June 9. Maria,, daughter of John Strieker and Mary, born April 

3, 1850. Sponsors, parents. 
1851, July 27. Charles, son of Francis Sell and Catharine, born April 

22, 1851. SiX)nsors, parents. 
1851, Aug. 3. John Franklin, son of William Stetler aud Carolina. 

born May 5. 1850. Sponsor, John Petren. 

1851, Sept. 5. James, son of James Sohl aud Catharine, born Aug. 29, 

1851. Sponsors, Benjamin Hain and Eva. 

1852, Mar. 22. Moses, son of John Strieker and Mary Anna, born Dec. 

13, 1851. Sponsors, William Faust aud Elizabeth. 
1852, April 4. Samuel, son of Samuel Staudt and Catharine, bom 

Feb. 12, 1852. Sponsors, parents. 
1852, May 2. Albert Washington, son of John Schaeffer and Elvina, 

born Mar. 3, 1852. Siwnsors, John Schaeffer and Catharine. 
1852, May 30. Henry Michael, son of John Scharman and Mary Anna, 

born May 24, 1851. Sponsors, Michael Schaeffer and Susanna. 
1852, July 4. John Albert, son of Henry Seibert and Maria, boro 

June 4, 1852. Sponsors, John Seibert and Catharine. 
1852, Aug. 1. Joseph, son of William Stoudt and Catharine, born 

April 3, 1852. Sponsor, Louisa Griug. 
1852, Aug. 8. Sarah Agnes, daughter of Reuben Spengler and Sarah. 

born June 4, 1852. Sponsor, Sarah Ann Spengler. 
1852, Aug. 22. Mary Ann, daughter of Jeremiah Schaner and Anna, 

born July 14. 1852. Sponsors, Jonathan Reifsnyder and Mary 

Ann. 

1852, Oct. 29. Kitty Ann, daughter of Joseph Seitzinger and Catharine, 

born Aug. 6, 1852. Sponsors, parents. 

1853, Jan. 9. Kitty Elizabeth, daughter of Isaac Stoudt and Eliza- 

beth, born Nov. 2, 1852. Sponsors, Daniel Stoudt aud Elizabeth. 
1853, Feb. 13. Sarah Margaret, daughter of William Strunk and 

Catharine, born Sept. 24, 1852. Sponsor, Sarah Ann Strunk. 
1853, Mar. 6. George, son of George Seltzer aud Mary Ann, born Apr. 

17, 1852. Sponsors, William Krick and Eliza Seltzer. 
1853, May 29. Kitty, daughter of Elijah Stiely and Ellen, born Apr. 

3, 1853. Six)nsors, Daniel Dunkelberger and Catharine. 

1853, May 29. Jacob Ancona, son of Isaac Stoudt and Levina, born 
Mar. 12, 1853. Sponsor, Sarah Stoudt. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 239 

Date of Baptism 

1853, Juuel2. Isaac, son of John Steffy and Lydia Anna, born Apr. 

28, 1841. Sponsor, Henry Gerhard. 

1853, June 26. Daniel, son of John Steffy and Lidia Anna, bom Oct. 

13, 1839. Sponsor, Reuben Strunk. 

1853, Oct. 16. William Franlilin, son of Daniel Schaeffer aud Sarah, 

born May 1, 1853. Sponsors, parents. 

1853, Nov. 27. Emma Elizabeth, daughter of James Seitzinger and El- 

viua, born Jan. 18, 1853. Sponsors, Benneville Waltman and Re- 
becca. 

1854, Mar. 19. Sarah, daughter of Joel Stiely and Kitty Ann, bom 

Dec. 27, 1853. Sponsor, Jared Stiely. 

1854, Mar. 19. Franklin Pierce, son of John Schaeffer and Levina, 
born Oct. 29, 1853. Sponsors, Josiah Schaeffer and Sarah Ger- 
hard. 

1854, June 5. John Philip, son of Langinus Schwer and Caroline, 

born Feb. 28. 1853. Sponsor, Mary Meyer. 

1854, June 5. William Nathaniel, son of Langinus Schwer and Caro- 

line, born Nov. 12, 1849. Sponsor, Nathaniel Meyer. 

1854, June 10. Peter, son of Peter Stief and Catharine, twrn Dec. 3, 

1853. Sponsors, parents. 

1854, June 11. Conrad, son of William Stoudt and Catharine, bora 

Nov. 18, 1853. Sponsor, Henry Reuben Stoudt. 
1854, June 25. Reuben Adam, sou of Reuben Siiengler and Sarah, 

born Mar. 24, 18.54. Sponsors, Adam Greth aud Mary Jane. 
1854, July 9. John, son of Isaac Sohl and Mary, born May 5, 1854. 

Sponsors, parents. 
1854, July 2S. Jonathan, son of Emanuel Scharman and Mary, born 

June 29, 1854. Sponsors, Jacob Pott and Catharine. 
1854, Aug. 5. Henry Harrison, son of John Soberer and Sophia, bora 

Dec. 16, 1853. Sponsor, Ellen Lerch. 
1854, Aug. 6. Mary Ann, daughter of William Strunk and Catharine, 

born May IS, 1854. Sponsors, James Lambert and Mary. 
1854, Aug.27. William (Wilhelm), son of Samuel Staudt and Catha- 

rine, born Aug. 14, 1854. Sponsors, Charles Diehl and Levina. 

1854, Oct. 1. Jacob, son of Charles Spohn and Amelia, born May 6, 

1854. Sponsors, Richard Ludwig and Esther. 

1854, Oct. 6. Jacob, son of Joseph Seitzinger aud Catharine, born 

July 26, 1854. Sponsors, Parents. 

1855, Feb. 13. Caroline Wilhelmina, daughter of Daniel Schaner and 

Ellen, born Sept. 7, 1854. Sponsors, parents. 

1855, Feb. 17. Laudon, sou of James Seitzinger and Levina, born 

Jan. 1, 1855. Sponsor, Father. 



240 ST. johm's (haim's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1855, Apr. 29. Sarah Emma, daughter of Joseph Stiely and Eliza^ 

bom Mar. 12, 1855. Sponsers, John Yoh and Catharine. 
1855, May 27. Adam, son of Francis Sell and Catharine, born Feb. 

27, 1855. Sponsors, Isaac Manrer and Sophia. 
1855, Nov. 4. Valeria, daughter of John Schaeffer and Elvina, boru 

Aug. 10, 1855. Sponsor, Ellen Smith. 
1855, Nov. 6. John, son of John Sell and Catharine, born Nov. 4. 

1855. Sponsor, Benjamin Luft. 

1855, Nov. 30. Jacob, son of Henry Schlott (Sloat) and Catharine, 

born Mar. 10, 1855. Sponsors, parents. 

1856, Feb. 18. Mary Sarah, daughter of Jonathan Speugler and Mary, 

born Jan. 19, 1856. Siwnsor, Sarah Spiugler. 
1856, Apr. 6. David, son of Charles Spohn and Amelia, born Dee. 

14, 1855. Sponsors, parents. 

1856, May 4. Abraham, son of Abraham Schlott and Elizabeth, born 

Jan. 29, 1856. Sponsors, James Lambert and Mary. 

1856, May 12. Samuel Alfred, son of Samuel Stiely and Henrietta, 

born May 16, 1854. Sponsors, Samuel Faff and Matilda. 

1856, May 14. Fianna, daughter of Benjamin Simon and Mary, born 
Jan. 29, 1856. Sponsor, Samuel Smith. 

1856, June 1. John, son of John B. Spatz and Sarah, born Oct, 22, 

1855. Sponsors, parents. 

1856, July 13. Frank, son of Michael Simon and Jane, born May 12, 

1856. Sponsors, parents. 

1856, July 31. Mary Victoria, daughter of Levi Stedtler and Harriet, 

born Feb. 13, 1854. Sponsor, Victoria Adams. 

1856, Aug. 4. Eva, daughter of Samuel Staudt and Eve Catharine, 

born July 21, 1856. SiK)nsors, parents. 

1856, Oct. 11. Adam Samuel, sou of Samuel Schaeffer and Caroline, 

boru Aug. 20, 1856. Sponsors, parents. 

1856, Oct. 18. Richard, son of Samuel Smith and Anna, born Aug. 28, 

1856. Sponsors, parents. 

1856, Oct. 28. Tamson Matilda, daughter of Joseph Stiely and Eliza- 

beth, born July 19, 1856. Sponsors, Samuel Paff and Matilda. 

1856, Nov. 16. James Buchanan, son of Levi Snyder (Schneider) and 

Kitty, born Aug. 13, 1856. Siwnsors, parents. 

1856, Nov. 16. William Kichard, son of Benneville Schueler (Sheeler) 

and Henrietta, born Aug. 22, 1856. Sponsors, Samuel Reifsnyder 
and Elizabeth. 

1857, Jan. 11. Catharine Anna Elizabeth, daughter of Isaac Stoudt 

and Levina, born Oct. 5, 1856. Sponsors, Daniel B. Bucks and 
Elizabeth. 



ST. joH^j's (haix's) keformed church. 241 

Date of Baptism 

1S57, Apr. 15. Mareuda, daushter of Elijah Stiely and Ellen, born 

Jan. 25, 1857. Sponsor, Mary Stiely. 

1§57, Apr. 17. Charles William, son of John SchaefCer and Mary Ann, 

born July 20, 1856. Sponsor, Rebecca Schoeueman. 
1857, May 27. John Martin, son of Solomon Siegfried and Mary, born 

Oct. S, 1855. Sponsors, parents. 
1857, June 14. Max'y Ann, daughter of Israel Spayd and Elizabeth, 

born Feb. 19, 1857. Sponsors, William Spayd and Anna. 
1857, July 20. William Harrison, son of Levi Spaj'd and Amelia, bora 

Apr. 23, 1857. Sponsors, Solomon Kunkel and Harrietta Faust. 
1857, Aug. 9. Clara Otila, daughter of Beimeville Schrack and Re- 

becca, born Sept. 23, 1856. Sponsors, Abraham Miller and Ellen. 
1857, Aug. 9. John Adam, son of James Seitziuger and Loviua, born 

Jan. 5, 1857. Sponsors, John Gruber and Mary. 
1857, Aug. 9. Daniel, son of Joel Stiely and Catharine, born Mar. 16, 

1857. Sponsors, Daniel Dunkelberger and Catharine. 
1857, Aug. 23. Clara, daughter of John Sell and Sarah, born Apr. 19, 

1857. Sponsors, Francis Sell and Catharine. 
1857, Sept. 2. Harrison James, son of Lauginus Schwer and Caroline, 

born Dec. 13, 1856. Sixmsor, Harrison M. Fisher. 
1857, Oct. 4. Jacob, son of John Salada and Abilona, born July 25, 

1S57. Sponsor, Samuel Smith and Anna. 
1857, Oct. 4. Henry Franklin, son of Samuel Seibert and Anna 

Maria, born Aug. 28, 1857. Spousors, parents. 
1857, Nov. 1. Lilly Levina, daughter of John Schaeflfer and Levina, 

born May 10, 1857. Sponsors, Isaac Stoudt and Levina. 
1857, Nov. 1. Amanda, daughter of Levi Stiely and Maria, born 

Sept. 17, 1857. Sponsors, Henry Wenrich and Amanda. 

1857, Nov. 29. Clara Ellenora, daughter of William Schueler and 

Eliza, born Aug. 12, 1857. Sponsors. John Ruth and Ellenora. 

1858, Jan. 24. John, son of James Stoudt and Elizabeth, born Aug. 

5, 1857. Sponsor, Jonathan Arnold. 

1858, Jan. 24, Conrad Augustus, son of Henry Stoudt and Emma 

Elizabeth, born Dec. 14. 1857. Sponsor, Josiah Binkley. 

1858, Jan. 24. Hannah Elvina, daughter^ of Isaac Stoudt and Eliza- 

beth, born Dec. 2, 1857. Sponsor, Hannah Koch. 

1858, Feb. 21. John David, son of William Strunk and Catharine, bom 
Dec. 3, 1857. Sponsor, Adam Strunk, 

1858, Mar. 7. James Henry Franklin, son of Nathaniel Seibert and 

Maria, born Dec. 31, 1857. Sponsors, Henry Seibert and Anna 
Maria. 

1858, May 16. Samuel Franklin, son of Henry Staudt and Elizabeth,, 

born Feb. 27, 1858. Sponsor, Sarah Ann Ebling. 



242 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1858, July 25. Reuben Daniel Jacob, son of Adam Staudt and Mary- 
Ann, born Mar. 20, 1858. Sponsors, Reuben Scliell and Elizabeth 
Susan Ann. 

1858, July 25. Lessy Ann, daughter of William Stoudt and Catharine, 
born i^'eb. 16, 1858. Sponsor, Mother. 

1858, Sept. 19. Reuben Albert, son of Levi Snyder and Catharine, bora 
May 2, 1858. Sponsors, Reuben Strunk and Mary. 

1858, Oct. 17. Adam William Wellington, sou of Joseph Stiely and 

Elizabeth, born July 24, 1858. Sponsor, Mary Keller. 

1858, Oct. 30. Adam, sou of Elijah Stiely and Ellen, born Sept. 13, 
1858. Spousoi's, John Gruber and Polly. 

1858, Oct. 31. Mary, daughter of Francis Sell and Catharine, born 

Aug. 2, 1858. Sponsor, Thomas B. Reber. 

1858, Dec. 12. James Monroe, son of Samuel Stoudt and Catharine, 

born Nov. 22, 1858. Sponsors, parents. 

1859, Jan. 20. Mary Kitty Ann, daughter of Daniel Schaeffer and 

Sarah, born Mar. 24, 1857. Sponsor, Mother. 
1859, Jan. 20. Uriah Charles, son of Charles Spohn and Amelia, born 

Sept. o, 1858. Sponsor, Ellen Eirich. 
1859, Mar. 20. Henry Omega, son of Henry Reuben Stoudt and Emma, 

born Jan. 22, 1859. Sponsors, Henry Werner and Eva. 
1859, Apr. 20. Lj'dia, daughter of Michael Simon and Susanna, born 

Dec. 10, 1858. Sponsor, Lydia Ann Moyer. 
1859, May 1. Benjamin Wallace, sou of John Schaeffer and Laviua, 

born Feb. 15, 1859. Sponsors, Benjamin Gerhart and Catharine. 

1859, June 26. Rebecca, daughter of John Sallada and Abolonia, born 

Apr. 13, 1859. Sixmsors, Parents. 
1800, Apr. 1. Catharine Rebecca, daughfer of William Strunk and 

Catharine, born Feb. 1, 1860. Sponsor, Rebecca Strunk. 

1860, Apr. 6. Mary Ann, daughter of Reuben Strunk and Mary Ann, 

born Mar. IS, 1860. Sponsors, Levi Snyder and Catharine. 
1860, Apr. 15. Maria Clara, daughter of Joel Stiely and Catharine, 

born Jan. 7, 1860. Sponsors, John Gruber and Polly. 
1860, Apr. 24. Elizabeth, daughter of Charles Spohn and Amelia, born 

Dec. 21, 1859. Sponsors, Parents. 
1860, Apr. 29. Christian, sou of Henry Seibert and Anna Maria, born 

Nov. 13, 1859. Sponsors, parents. 

1860, May 27. Mary Magdalene, daughter of Francis Stiely and Sarah, 

born Oct. 9, 1859. Sponsor, Mary Zeller. 

1860, July 17. Jacob Erwin, son of William Schueler and Eliza, born 
Oct. 4, 1859. Sponsor, Jacob Schueler. 

1860, Sept. 16. Emma Rebecca, daughter of Teischer Stitzel and Sarah, 
born Feb. 10, 1860. Sponsors, parents. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 243 

Date of Baptism 

1860, Sept. .30. Hannah Salinda, daughter of Henry L. Stoudt and 
Emma Elizabeth, born June 2, 1860. Sponsor, Hannah H. Miller. 

1860, Sept. 30. James Richard, son of James Stoudt and Elizabeth, 

born Nov. 23, 1859. Sponsor, Aima Maria Reed. 

1861, Jan. 20. Violanda, daughter of Samuel Stoudt and Catharine, 

born Jan. 3, 1861. Sponsors, parents. 

1861, Mar. 13. James, son of Levi Stiely and Levina, born July 19, 

1860. Sponsor, Mother. 
1861, Apr. 26. William, son of John Spatz and Sarah, born Jan. 4, 

1S61. Sponsors, parents. 
1861, May 14. (Jeorge Washington, son of Henry Spohn and Mary, 

born Jan. 18, 1S59. Sponsor, Annetta Bertram. 
1861, May 26. Anna Eliza, son of Samuel Seibert and Maria, born 

Mar. 7, 1861. Sponsors, George Glassmeyer and Mary. 
1861, May 26. Richard Lincoln, son of Henry Stief and Sarah, bora 

Jan. 14, 1861. Sponsors, Isaac Bauer and Mary. 
1861, July 21. Walker Gerhard, son of John Schaefifer and Elvina, 

born May 7, 1861. Sponsor, Sarah Bauer. 
1861, Aug.l8. Sarah Rebecca, daughter of William Staudt and Catha- 
rine, born May 21, 1861. Siwnsor, Sarah Staudt. 
1861, Aug. 30. Eva, daughter of Elijah Stiely and Ellen, born July 

13, 1861. Sponsors, parents. 
1861, Sept. 1. James, son of John Sell and Sarah, bom Aug. 21, 1861. 

Sponsors, Adam Luft and Elizabeth. 
1861, Nov. 24. Charles, son of Jonathan Spengler and Ellen, born Sept. 

15, 1861. Sponsors, parents. 

1861, Dec. 18. Ellen Rebecca, daughter of Thomas Smith (Schmidt) 

and Carolina, born Sept. 10, 1861. Sponsors, parents. 

1862, Jan. 5. Barbara Sarah, daughter of Henry Reuben Stoudt and 

Emma Sarah, born July 14, 1861. Sponsors, parents. 
1862, Feb. 12. Mary Anna, daughter of Joseph Stiely and Elizabeth, 

bom Nov. 9, 1861. Sponsors, James Lambert and Mary. 
1862, Mar. 29. David, sou of Henry Siebert and Anna Maria, born Feb. 

22, 1862. Sponsors, parents. 

1862, May 11. Kate Amanda, daughter of Abraham Schweitzer and 
Elizabeth, born May 7, 1861. Sponsors, Daniel B. Bucks and 
Elizabeth. 

1862, May 14. Adam, son of Charles Spohn and Amelia Elizabeth, 
born Jan. 27, 1862. Sponsors, Alfred Werner and Amelia. 

1862, June 8. Kitty Ann, daughter of Louis Stiely and Kitty Ann, 

born Mar. 22, 1862. Sponsors, Joseph Spayd and Anna. 

1862, June 22. John Eirich, son of Abraham Sloat (Schlott) and Eliza- 
beth, born April 27, 1862. Sponsors, Isaac Faust and Sally Ann. 



244 ST. JOHJS'S fHAI>;'s) REFORMED CHURCH. 

Date of Baptism 

1862, Sept. 28. Halleck McClellan, sou of Henry Stotidt and Emma, 
boru June 9, 1802. Sponsors, parents. 

1862, Sept. 28. George Ellsworth, son of James Stoudt and Elizabeth, 

born Mai\ 5, 1802. Sponsor, Anna Smith. 

1802, Oct. 12. Sarah Elizabeth, daughter of Isaac Stoudt and I^evina, 

boni June 20, 1802. Sponsor, Sarah Stoudt. 

1863, Jan. 21. Charles Henry, sou of Jacob Spatz and Amanda, boru 

Oct. 13, 1802. Sponsors, parents. 

18(>3, Feb. 14. Edward Ellsworth, son of Jonathan Spengler and Elleu, 
born Oct. 8, 1802. Sponsors, Allison Eirich and Polly. 

1863, Mar. 25. Emma Susan, daughter of William Strunk and Catha- 
rine, born Nov. 15, 1802. Siwusor, Reuben Strunk. 

1803, Mar. 29. Sarah Ann, daughter of Samuel Staudt and Catharine, 

born Mar. 17, 1863. Sponsors, parents. 
1863, April 22. Katie Cecelia, daughter of Franklin Spengler and 

Sarah, boru Nov. 8, 1862. Siwnsor, Malinda Spengler. 
1863, July 19. Effiah, son of John Adam Strieker and Matilda, born 

Jan. 10, 1863. Sponsors, parents. 
1863, Oct. 11. George B. McClellan, son of William Schueler and Eliza, 

born April 30, 1803. Sponsors, Charles Ludwig and Ellen. 
1863, Oct. 10. Helen, daughter of Levi Stiely and Maria, boru April 

27, 1863. Sponsor, Philomelia McCauley. 
1863, Nov. 8. Mary Ann, daughter of Jacob Smith and Catharine, 

born Sept. 1, 1863. Sponsor, Molly Smith. 
1863, Nov, 8. Peter Francis, son of William Sell and Elizabeth, born 

July 12, 1803. Sponsor, Isaac Koch. 
1863, Nov. 8. Mary Catharine, daughter of John Schaeffer and El- 

viua, born Aug. IS, 1803. Spousors, Adaiu Haiu and May. 

1863, Dec. 6. Alice Louisa, daughter of Tysher Stitzel and Sarah, 

boru July 31, 1862. Sponsors, parents. 

1864, Feb. 14. Henrietta, daughter of Samuel Stoudt and Eliza, born 

Nov. 17, 1803. Sponsors, parents. 

1804, Mar. 27. Jacob William, twin sou of William Strunk and Catha- 

rine, boru Feb. 20, 1804. Sponsors, William Yoder and Susan. 

1864, Mar. 27. Reuben Milton, twnn son of William Strunk and Catha- 
rine, boru Feb. 20, 1804. Sponsors, Reuben Stniuk and Elizabeth 
Anna. 

1864, May 22. Ellen Catharine Elizabeth, daughter of James Stoudt 
and Elizabeth, born Oct. 3, 1863. Sponsor, Catharine Stoudt, 

1864, May 22. Emma Ida Elizabeth, daughter of Henry R. Stoudt and 
Emma Elizabeth, born Feb. 15, 1864. Sponsors, parents. 

1864, July 3. Samuel, son of Abraham Schlott (Sloat) and Elizabeth, 

boru April 11, 1804. Sponsors, Samuel Fisher and Rebecca. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 245 

Date of Baptism 

1864, July 17. Wilson Daniel Robert, son of Henry Seibert and Anna 

Maria, born (supposedly) July 4, 1864. Sponsors, parents. 
1864, Aug. 14. Rebecca, daughter of Isaac Stoudt and Elizabeth, born 

June 1, 1864. Sponsor, Margareth Zeller. 
1864, Jan. 24. George B. McClellan, son of Charles Spohn and Amelia, 

born Mar. 12, 1864. Sponsors, parents. 
1864, Sept. 25. Leonhard, son of Elijah Stiely and Ellen, born July 

24, 1864. Sponsors, parents. 
1864, Oct. 9. John Adam, son of Jonathan Spengler and Ellen, born 

July 28, 1S64. Sponsors, John Eirich and Sarah. 
1864, Oct. 9. Charles Benjamin, son of Henry Stieff and Sarah, boru 

July 12, 1864. Sponsor, Angeliue Siegfried. 
ISC^i, Oct. 2.^. Thama Pamilla, daughter of George Franls Spengler and 

Sarah, bom Aug. 2, 1864. Sponsor, Catharine Maurer. 
1864, Nov. 6. George B. McClellan, son of Michael Simmon and Su- 

sanna, born Aug. 30, 1864. Si>onsors, William Steffy and Sarah 

Zeller. 
1864, Nov. 20. Kate, daughter of Henry Smith and Matilda, bom Aug. 

11, 1864. Sponsors, parents. 

1864, Dec. 14. Sarah Elizabeth, daughter of Adam Seitziuger and 

Maria, born Oct. 3, 1864. Siwnsor, Sarah Ruth. 

1865, April 17. Katie, daughter of Adam Striclier and Matilda, bom 

Jan. 19, 1865. Siwnsors, parents. 
1865, June 4. Lemuel Pierce, son of Isaac Steffy and Margareth, born 

Nov. 23, 1864. Siwnsors, William Hornberger and Anna Zeller. 
1865, June 4. James, son of Levi Spa yd and Amelia, bom June 13, 

1864. Sponsors, Michael Gerhart and Kitty. 
1865, June 4. George, son of William Sell and Elizabeth, born Jan. 

15, 1865. Sponsor, Anna Yoh. 
1865, Aug. 13. Henry Franklin, son of Daniel Simon and Elizabeth, 

born Mar. 10, 1865. Sponsor, Henry Simon. 

1865, Aug. 13. Emma, daughter of John Schaeffer and Elvina, bom 
June 29, 1865. Sponsors, Henry Gerhart and Catharine. 

1865, Sept. 10. Kate Emma Elizabeth, daughter of William Stoudt and 
Catharine, born May 14, 1865. Sponsors, William Yoder and Eliza 
Helder. 

1865, Sept. 10. Mary From, daughter of Daniel Strunk and Mary, 
born July 25, 1865. Sponsor, Rebecca Strunk. 

1865, Sept. 10. Adam Peter, son of Jacob Spatz and Amanda, born 
April 17, 1865. Sponsors, David Hain and Sarah. 

1865, Sept. 10. George Wilmert, sou of Henry Stoudt and Emma, boru 
May 4, 1865. Sponsor, Lovina Binkley. 



246 ST. John's (hain's) refoemed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1865, Sept. 24. Emma I^uisa, daughter of George Stoudt and Isabella. 

born Dec. 9, 1862. Sponsors, John Keller and Margareth. 

1866, Jan. 14. Carl, sou of Jacob Smith and Casia, born Sept. 29, 1865. 

Sponsors, Carl Zeller and Elizabeth. 
1866, May 20. David, son of Samuel Staudt and Eliza, born Feb. 26, 

1866. Sponsor, Mary Zeller. 
1866, July 1. Charles, son of Levi Stiely and Maria, born Feb. 22, 

1866. Sponsor, mother. 
1866, July IS. George Franklin, son of Henry Stiefif and Sarah, 

born Feb. 2, 1866. Sponsor, Anna Stieff. 
1866, July 24. William Adam, son of Adam Seitzinger and Maria, 

born May 2, 1866. Sponsor, William Ruth. 
1866, July 29. Sarah Maria, daughter of James Stoudt and Elizabeth, 

born Sept. 9, 1865. Sponsor, Emma Paul. 
1866, July 29. John Allison, son of Charles Spohn and Amelia, born 

Oct. 5, 1865. Sponsors, parents. 
1866, Sept. 6. Ellen Elizabeth, daughter of Jonathan Spengler and 

Ellen, born June 20, 1866. Sponsors, Isaac Faust and Sarah Ann. 
1866, Nov. 4. Harry, son of Benjamin Stieff and Mary Ann, bora 

Sept. 1, 1866. Sponsors, Henry Yoh and Rebecca. 
1866, Nov. 14. George Franklin, son of Henry Smith and Malinda, 
born Aug. 11, 1866. Sponsor, Rebecca Smith. 

1866, Nov. 27. Lilly Sophia, daughter of George F. Spengler and 

Sarah, born June 24, 1866. Sponsors, Isaac Maurer and Sophia. 

1867, Feb. 13. Kate Alice, daughter of William Schell and Mary, born 

Sept. 24, 1860. Sponsors, Jacob Smith and Catharine. 
1867, April 7. Betsy, daughter of James Stoudt and Elizabeth, born 

Dec. 8, 1866. SiX)nsors, parents. 
1867, April 17. Oliver, son of Daniel Steffy and Mary, born July 12, 

1866. Sponsor, Mary Spayd. 
1867, May 5. Katy Elizabeth, daughter of Daniel Simon and Eliza- 

beth, born Aug. 2, 1866. Sponsors, parents. 
1867, May 19. Lewis, son of Isaac Schaeffer and Mary, born Feb. IS, 

1807. Sponsor, Mary Gruber. 
1867, Aug. 11. Maria Maranda, daughter of John Schaeffer and Elvina, 

born Feb. 25, 1867. Sponsor, Hannah Stiely. 
1867, Aug. 11. George Washington, son of Henry Strieker and Sarah, 

born July 4, 1807. Sponsors, George Hiunerschitz and Susan. 
1807, Sept. 7. Catharine Elizabeth, daughter of Daniel M. Strunk and 

Mary, born Aug. 4, 1807. Sponsors, Levi Beecher and Sarah 

Yoder. 

1S67, Sept. 8. Pearson, son of William Schaeffer and Maria, born 

Mar. 24, 1867. Sponsor, Sarah Ann Yoder. 



ST. johm's (hain'f) refokmed church. 247 

Date of Baptism 

1867, Sept. S. John Henry, son of Adam Strieker and Matilda, born 

May 13, 1867. Sponsor, .Henry Werner. 
1867, Sept. 22. Aaron D., son of William Strunk and Catharine, born 

July 10, 1867. Sponsor, Jacob Toder. 
1S67, Oct. 6. Kitty Ann Eliza, daughter of Jonathan Schwartz and 

Rachel, born Aug. 22, 1867. Sponsors, parents. 
1867, Nov. 17. George Franklin, son of Wililam Stoudt and Catharine, 

born June 23, 1867. Sponsor, Mary Stoudt. 

1867, Nov. 17. Emma Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph Stiely and Eliza- 

beth, born Oct. 6, . Siwnsors, Peter Holl and Catharine. 

1S67, Dec. 1. Sarah Catharine, daughter of William Sell and Eliza- 

beth, born Sept. 18, 1867. Sponsors, parents. 

1868, Feb. 17. Franklin, son of Joel Stiely and Emma, born Nov. 14, 

1867. Sponsor, Reuben Stiely. 

1868, April 19. Ida, daughter of Franklin Smith and Clementine, born 

Dec. 15, 1867. Sponsors, parents. 
1868, May 3. Martin, son of Samuel Schowalter and Sarah, born 

Dec. 9, 1868. Sponsor, mother. 
1868, May 36. John Samuel, sou of Jacob Strauss and Maria, born 

Feb. 29, 1868. Sponsor, John Yoh. 
1868, June 14. Charles Jacob, son of Adam Seitzinger and Maria, born 

May 25, 1868. Sponsors, Jacob D. Artz and Caroline. 
1868, June 14. Sallie Rebecca, daughter of Charles Spohn and Aurelia, 

born Mar. 10, 1868. Sponsors, Reuben D. Wenrich and Sarah. 
1868, June 28. Henry Franklin, son of Reuben Stoudt and Gabrella, 

born Jan. 30, 1868. Sponsor, John Franklin Stoudt. 
1868, Aug. 9. Charles, son of Benjamin Stief and Anna, born April 

20, 1868. Sponsor, Charles Yoh. 
1868, Aug. 9. Adam, son of Henry Strieker and Sarah, born June 11, 

1868. Sponsors, William Faust and Elizabeth. 

1868, Aug. 23. Alice, daughter of John Sell and Sarah, born Oct. 3, 

1867. Sponsors, parents. 

1868, Sept. 6. Walter Franklin, illegitimate son of William Scho- 

walter and Ellen Stoudt, born July 15, 1868. Sponsor, Lizzie 
Sheeler. 

1868, Oct. 3. Ida, daughter of James Stoudt and Elizabeth, born 

Dec. 12, 1867. Sponsor, mother. 

1868, Oct. 4. Francis, son of Daniel Steflfy and Mary, born Feb. 23, 

1868. Sponsors. Francis Spayd and Priscilla. 

1868, Oct 18. Harry, son of Levi Stiely and Mary, born Mar, 13, 

1868. Sponsor, mother. 

1868, Nov. 15. Afred, son of John Schaeffer and Rebecca, born Aug. 
9, 1868. Sponsors, parents. 



248 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1869, Feb. 7. Anna Elizabeth^ daughter of Henry Smith and Ma- 

liuda, born Sept. 27, 1808. Sponsors, parents. 
1869, Feb. 21. Wilson, sou of John Schaeflfer and Elvina, born Oct. 

3, 1868. Sponsors, parents. 
1869, April 18. Mary Ann Louisa, daughter of Abraham Stoudt and 

Ellen^ born JNIar. 17, 1809. Sponsors, Isaac Stoudt and Lovina. 
1869, April IS. Katie Rebecca, daughter of John Adam Strunk and 

Anna Mary, born Feb. 9, 1809. Siwnsors, Michael Mell and Mary. 
1869, May 10. Henry Alfred, son of Jonathan Schwartz and Rachel, 

born Feb. 8, 1869. Sponsors, parents. 
1809, July 25. Wilsou. son of Cyrus Smith and Sarah, born May 20, 

1809. Sponsors, parents. 
1869, Aug. 8. Mary Rebecca, daughter of Daniel Strunk and Han- 

nah, born June 28, 1869. Sponsors, Elijah Stiely and Ellen. 
1869, Aug. 22. John Isaac, son of Reuben Stoudt and Gabrella, born 

May 14, 1869. Sponsors, Isaac Stoudt and Lovina. 
1869, Oct. 3. Fi-anklin, son of John Adam Strieker and Matilda, 

l)orn July IS, 1809. Sponsor, Maria Spayd. 
1809, Oct. 17. Daniel, son of Samuel Stoudt and Eliza, born Sept. 2. 

1809. Sponsors. Daniel Gerhart and Maria. 
186£|. Dec. 12. Anna, daughter of John Schaeffer and Rebecca, bora 

Oct. 12, 1869. Sponsors, parents. 

1869, Dec. 12. Alvin, son of Franklin Smith and Clementine, born Oct. 

30, 1869. Sponsors, parents. 

1870, Mar. 22. Abner. son of Benjamin Stief and Mary Ann, born Oct. 

8, 1869. Sponsor, Anna Stief. 

1870, April 3. Mary Elizabeth, daughter of William Sell and Eliza- 

beth, born Mar. 19, 1870. Sponsors. William Lash and Emmaline. 

1870, April 15. Christ, son of Jeremiah Stiely and Kitty, born Mar. 
11, 1868. Sponsors, parents. 

1870, April 12. Anna Maria, daughter of Johu Schlott and Kitty, born 
June 27, 1870. Sponsor, Mary Fisher. 

1870, Oct. 2. Evan, son of Cyrus Smith and Sarah, born June 20, 

1870. Sponsors, parents. 

1870, Oct. 30. George Washington, son of Jacob Strause and Mary, 

born May 2Q. 1S70. Sponsor, mother. 

1870, Oct. 30. Charles, son of Daniel Simmon and Elizabeth, born 

May 2, 1870. Sponsor, mother. 

1870, Nov. 9. Anna, daughter of Adam Spiece and Catharine, born 

July 14, 1870. Sponsor. Margaret Paff. 

187Q. Nov. 6. Ellen Caroline, daughter of William Sheeler and Eliza, 

born July 10, 1809. Sponsor, mother. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 249 

Date of Baptism 

1870, Nov. 13. Margaret Mary, daughter of Joel Stiely and Emma» 
born Sept. 17, 1S70. Sponsors. Adam Greth and Mary. 

1870, Nov. 23. Candace Caroline, daughter of John Schaeffer and 

Lavina, born Sept. 11. 1870. Siwnsors, Peter Gerhart and Caroline. 

1871, Jan. 22. David Mell, son of John Adam Strunk and Anna 

Maria, born Nov. 26, 1S70. Sjwusors, parents. 
1871, Feb. 7. Mary Ann, daughter of Levi Schaeffer and Anna, born 

May 4, 1870. Sponsors, parents. 
1871, Mar. 5. Emma Valeria, daughter of Daniel M. Strunk and 

Hannah, born Jan. 14, 1871. Sponsors, William Dunkelberger and 

Valeria Stiely. 
1871, Mar. 19. Martin Albert, son of Abraham Stoudt and Ellen, born 

Feb. 1, 1870. Sponsor, Albert Stoudt. 
1871, Mar. 19. Maria Anna, daughter of Reut>en E. Stoudt and Ga- 

brilla, born Jan. 20, 1870. Sponsor, Maria Moyer. 
1871, July 5. Stepheu, son of Jeremiah Stiely and Kitty, born Mar^ 

29, 1871. Sponsors, parents. 

T 
1841, Sept. 28. Levi, son of Samuel Till and Catharine, born Sept. 

13, 1841. Sponsor, Susanna Mell. 
1843, May 14. Anna, daughter of Peter Texter and Maria, born Oct 

31, 1842. Sponsors, William Schueler and Anna. 
1849, May 3. Peter, son of Peter Texter and Polly, born Aug. 29, 

1848. Sponsors, John Wenrich and Mary. 
1851, Sept. 7. Henry Binkley, son of Peter Texter and Maria, born 

July 3, 1851. Sponsors, Henry Binkley and Magdalena. 
1853, March 2. George Franklin, son of James Texter and Amanda, 

born Dec. 26, 1852. Sponsors, Samuel Yoh and Anna. 
1860, Nov. 11. Emma Rebecca, daughter of Charles Troxel and Re- 
becca, born July 10, 1860. Sponsors, Percival Ulmer and Eliza 

Heck. 

1860, Nov. 15. Peter, sou of John Texter and Hannah, born July 29, 

1860. Sponsors, Peter Texter and Maria. 

1861, April 10. John William, son of Michael Trop (Trapp) and Su- 

san, bom Jan. 23, 1861. Sponsor, John Yoh. 
1867, June 27. Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Reuben Texter and Sarah, 
born Sept. 29, 1866. Sponsor, Lazarus Lerch. 

U 

1838, Oct. 21. Henry, son of John Ulrich and Catharine, bom Sept» 

22, 1838. Sponsors, Benjamin Bressler and Elizabeth. 

1839, Feb. 24. Angeline, daughter of Isaac Ulrick and Susanna, born 

Dec. 2, 1838. Sponsors, Francis Stiely and Maria. 
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250 ST. John's (hai>'s) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1842, Sept. 21. Susanna, daughter of Daniel L'lrich and Hannah^ 

born June 13, 1842. Sponsor, Nelly Ruth. 

1843, Sept. 23. Kitty Ann, daughter of John Ulrich and Catharine^ 

born March 16, 1840. Sixtnsors, Darius Bressler and Lucetta. 
1843, Sept. 23. Daniel, son of John Ulrick and Catharine, born March 

16, 1839. Sponsors. Benjamin Bressler and Elizabeth. 
1845, March 25. Daniel, son of Daniel Ulrich and Susanna, born Oct. 

5, 1844. Sponsor, Mary Schaeffer. 
1853, May 15. Kitty, daughter of John Flrich and Matilda, born 

April 11, 1853. Sponsors. Isaac Bernet and Anna Maria. 
1856, May 14. John Franklin, son of William Franklin Umbenhauer 

and Levina, born March 19, 1856. Sponsors, John Gruber and 

Mary. 

1856, Aug. 24. Samuel Isaac, son of John Ulrick and Matilda, bora 

Oct. 12, 1854. Sponsors^ Isaac Bernet and Wife. 

1857, May 31. Elizabeth Matilda, daughter of John Flrick and Ma- 

tilda, born Feb. 15, 18.57. Sponsor, Elizabeth Bernet. 

1859, March 20. Lucy Ann, daughter of John Flrick and Matilda, boru 

Aug. 20, 1858. Sponsor,, Lucetta Moore. 

1860, Nov. 15. Catharine Jane, daughter of Henry Flrick and Sarah^ 

born Oct. 4, 1860. Sponsor, Catharine Flrich. 

1861, June 9. John Henry, son of John Flrick and Matilda, born Dec. 

5, 1860. Sponsors, Jacob Zeller and Margareth. 
1864|, April 17. Oscar Henry, son of John Flrich and Matilda, born May 
19, 1864. Sponsor, Harriett Grimes. 

1867, April 17. Oscar Henry, son of John Flrich and Sarah, born 

Feb. 16, 1867. Sponsor, Mary Zeller. 

1868, Sept. 8. Mary Adeline, daughter of John Flrich and Sarah,. 

born Aug. 17, 1868. Sponsors, Isaac Bauer and Maria. 

V 

1843, Aug. 16. Daniel, son of Thomas Van Reed and Eliza, boru Mar. 

23, 1843. Sponsor Rebecca Luft. 

1846, Feb. 1. Charles, son of Thomas A'an Reed and Eliza, boru Aug. 

24, 1845. Sponsors, parents. 

1848, June 28. Eliza, daughter of Thomas Van Reed and Eliza, bon> 

Aug. 5, 1847. Sponsors, parents. 
1850, July 14. Thomas, son of Thomas Van Reed and Eliza, born Sept. 

24, 1849. Sponsors, parents. 

1853, Mar. 6. John, son of Thomas Van Reed and Eliza, born Nop. 

6, 1851. Sponsors, parents. 

1857, April 17. Amelia Maranda, daughter of (no name in original )» 
born Nov. 25, 1853. Sponsors, parents. 



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Date of Baptism 

W 

1834, May 24. Rebecca, daughter of Daniel Wenrich and Hannah, 
born Mar. 15, 1834. Sponsors. Daniel Hain and Polly. 

1834, June 22. Mary Ann. daughter of Joseph Werner and Elizabeth, 
born May 17, 1834. Sponsors, John Naftzinger and Mary. 

1834, Sept. 28. Alfred, son of Henry Werner and Eva, born Sept. 1, 

1834. Sponsors, Daniel Rrossman and Elizabeth. 
18.35, April 12. Augustus, son of William Werner and Elizabeth, born 
Feb. 9, 1835. Sponsors, Peter Lamm and Elenora. 

1835, Sept. 13. Hiram, son of Samuel Weiuhold and Ellen, born July 

23, 1835. Sponsors, Christopher Lutz and Elizabeth. 

1835, Xov.8. Henry, son of Jonathan Wenrich and Hannah, born 

Oct. .5, 1835. Sponsors, Francis Stiely and Maria. 

1836, Feb. 14. Malinda, daughter of Thomas Werner and Catharine, 

born Nov. 1, 18.35. Sponsors, Henry Fidler and Anna Maria. 
1836, Feb. 28. Elvina. daughter of David Wenrich and Maria, born 

Oct. 2, 1835. Sponsor, Molly Gockley. 
1836. June 19. Sarah, daughter of Joseph Werner and Elizabeth, born 

May 2, 1836. Sponsor, Sarah Bord. 
1836, Sept. 14. Anna, daughter of Daniel Wenrich and Hannah, born 

May 28, 1836. Sponsors, G«orge Gernand and Elizabeth. 
1836, Oct. 9. Henry, son of Henry Werner and Eva, born July 17, 

1836. Sponsor. William Werner. 

1836, Nov. 6. Anna Maria, daughter of William Weinhold and Ann, 

born Oct. 6, 1836. Sponsor, Maria Schaeffer. 

1836, Nov. 20. Kitty, daughter of Samuel Weinhold and Ellen, born 

Sept. 29, 1836. Siwnsor, Eliza Hain. 

1837, March 8. George, son of Francis Witmoyer and Susanna, born 

March 8, 1837. Sponsors, Parents. 
1837. May 21. Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel Werner and Anna 

Maria, born Dec. 3. 1836. Sponsor. Elizabeth Werner. 
1837, June 4. William, son of Thomas Werner and Catharine, born 

April 17, 1837. Sponsor, William Werner. 
1837, Nov. 5. John, son of .John Weitzel and Mary, born Sept. 19, 

1837. Sponsors, Daniel Leininger and Maria. 

1837, Nov. 19. Hannah, daughter of Daniel Witmeyer and Sarah, born 

Oct. 4, 1837. Sponsor, Hannah Kelchner. 

1838, Feb. 11. Henry Binkley. son of Isaac Witme.ver and Sallie, born 

Oct. 29, 1837. Sponsors, Henry Binliley and Molly. 
1838, Sept. 9. Richard, son of Tsaaac Wenrich and Anna, born July 

9, 1838. Sponsor, Frederick Kerling. 

1838, Oct. 7. Levi, son of Henry Werner and Eva, born June 15, 

1838. Sponsors, Thomas Werner and Catharine. 



252 ST. John's (main's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

183S, Dee. 16. Aiigeliue. daughter of Thomas Werner aud Catharine, 

born Oct. 3, 1838. Sponsors, Henry Werner aud Eva. 
1839, Jan. 24. Joauna, daughter of Samuel Weuihold and Eilen. born 

Sept. 12, 1838. Sponsors, Samuel Eberly and Anna. 
1839, Mays. Kitty, daughter of William Weiuhold aud Anna, born 

Dec. 22, 1838. Sponsor, Catharine Schaeffer, Grandmother. 
1839, May 15. Maria, By Sui'uame Weinoel, Adult Person, born Dec., 

1823. 
1839, June 16. Catharine, daughter of Joseph Werner aud Elizabeth, 
born April 12, 1839. Sponsor, Magdalena Scharmau. 

1839, Sept. 15. Elvina, daughter of Charles Winter and Rosie, born 

May 22, 1839. Sponsor. Elvina Hain. 

1840, March 1. Joanna, daughter of David F. Weurich and Magdalene, 

born Dec. 31. 1839. Sponsors, Dietrich Gockly and Eva. 

1840, March 1. Emma, daughter of David Weurich and Catharine, born 

Sept. 29, 1839. Sponsors, David I.. Wenrich and Magdalen. 

1841, Oct. 17. Matilda, daughter of Henry Werner and Eva, born July 

30, 1841. Si>onsor. Matilda Lembert. 

1841, Dec. 12. Alfred, son of Elias Weiuhold and Catharine, born 

Sept. 30, 1841. Si>onsor, Frederick Schaeffer. 

1842, Feb. 3. James Harrison, son of David Wenrich and Catharine, 

born Oct. 14, 1841. Sponsors, Isaac Eckert and Catharine. 
1842, Feb. 3. Henry, son of Abraham Witacker and Catharine, born 

Oct. 12, 1841. Sponsors, Henry Mathes aud Mary Stoudt. 
1842, April 3. Elizabeth, daughter of Isaac Weinhold and Anna, born 

Jan. 7, 1842. Sponsor, Elizabeth Ruth. 
1842, June 12. Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph Werner and Elizabeth, 

born Aug. 12, 1841. Sponsors, William Werner aud Elizabeth. 
1842, July 10. Amelia, daughter of I'eter Weitzel and Elizabeth, boru 

Oct. 3, 1841. Sponsors, Parents. 
1842, July 10. Hiram, son of John Weitzel and Mary, born April 6, 

1841. Sponsors, Parents. 

1842, Aug. 21. Reuben, son of Samuel Witmoyer and Rebecca, bora 

Sept, 17, 1841. Sponsors, David Witmoyer and Catharine. 

1843, May 14. Samuel, son of John Wenrich and Maria, born March 

19, 1843. Sponsors, Dietrich Gockley aud Eva. 

1843, Oct. 15. John, son of Abraham Witmoyer and Catharine, born 

July 10, 1843. Sponsors, Fred Mathews and Betty Wolfensperger. 

1843, Nov. 1. Martha, daughter of David Wenrich and Martha, bora 

Oct. 31, 1843. Spon.sors, Daniel Wenrich and Hannah. 

1844, Jan. 21. William, son of Adam Weitzel and Catharine, born 

Xov. 27, 1843. Sponsors, William Weitzel aud Sophia. 



ST John's (hain's) reformed church. 253 

Date of Baptism 

1844. March 31. Adam, son of Thomas Werner and Joanna, born Nov. 

5. 1843. Sponsors, Adam Brossman and Elizabeth. 
1844, April 14. Kitty Ann, daughter of Isaac Weinhold and Anna, born 

Aug. 30, 1843. Sponsor, Susanna Struuk. 
1844, April 28. John, son of Henry Werner and Eva, born March If!, 

1844. Sponsors. John Ruth and Nelly. 

1844, May 12. Lydy Ann, daughter of Ellas Weinhold and Catharine, 

born Feb. 12, 1844. Sponsor, Anna Wenrich. 
1844, May 19. Henry Elias, son of David Wenrich and Catharine^ 

born Feb. 15, 1844. Sponsor, Jeremiah Fisher. 
1844, May 19. Henrietta, daughter of David Wenrich and Magdalene^ 

born April 21, 1844. Sponsors, David Wenrich and Catharine. 
1844, May 25. Joseph, son of Joseph Werner and Elizabeth, born Nov. 

19, 1843. Sponsor, Reuben Werner. 
1844, Aug. 4. Henry, twin son of William Werner and Rebecca, born 

May 23, 1844. Sponsors, Henry Werner and Eva. 
1844, Aug. 4. Isaac, twin son of William Werner and Rebecca, born 

May 23, 1844. Sponsors, Thomas Werner and Joanna. 

1844, Oct. G. Jemima Mary, daughter of Adam Wenrich and Eliza- 

beth, born Sept. 5, 1844. Sponsors, John Sohl and Mary. 

1845, Feb. 12. Levi, son of Peter Weitzel and Elizabeth, born Aug. 

15. 1844. Sponsors, Parents. 

1845, May 10. Maria Rebecca, daughter of Samuel Witmoyer and Re- 

becca, born March 10, 1844. Sponsor, Polly Schlott (Sloat). 

1845, June 8. Hannah Priscilla, daughter of John Wenrich and Mary, 

born April 15. 1845. Sponsors, Daniel Wenrich and Hannah. 

1845, Aug. 31. Kitty, daughter of John White and Polly, born July 
10, 1845. Sponsor, Mother. 

1845, Nov. 23. Thomas, sou of Thomas Werner and Joanna, born Oct. 

10, 1845. Sponsors, Peter Horn and Maria. 

1845, Dec. 21. John, son of William Weitzel and Sophia, born Nov. 

21, 1845. Sponsor, John Scharmau. 

1846, May 3. Catharine, daughter of Elias Weinhold and Catharine, 

born April 7, 1846. Sponsors, David Wenrich and Catharine. 
1846, Nov. 22. Sarah, daughter of Isaac Witmoyer and Catharine, 
born Sept. 7, 1846. Sponsors, Parents. 

1846, Nov. 29. Susanna, daughter of David Wenrich and Catharine, 
born Oct. 18, 1846. Sponsors, John Saylor and Catharine, 

1846, Dec. 6. Franljlin, son of Henry Werner and Eva, born Sept. 

18, 1846. Sponsors, Parents. 

1846, Dec, 6. Emma Rebecca, daughter of William Werner and Re- 

becca, born Oct, 3, 1846, Sponsors, Parents. 



254 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1847, April 11. David M., son of John Wenrich and Mary, born March 

16, 1847. Sponsors, David Wenrich and Magdalene. 
1847, June 6. Susanna, daughter of Joseph Werner and Elizabeth, 

born Dec. 23, 1846. Sponsor, Maria Elizabeth Gittleman (Kittel- 

man). 
1847, July 29. Willoughby, sou of Peter Weik and Maria, born Feb. 7, 

1847. Sponsor, Matilda Achenbach. 
1847, Aug. 29. Ann Eliza, daughter of Samuel Witmoyer and Rebecca, 

bom May 1, 1847. Sponsor, Sarah Palm. 
1847, Nov. 7. Sarah, daughter of John White (Weit) and Polly, born 

July 31, 1847. Sixmsor, Catharine Klopp. 

1847, Nov. 7. Mary Ann, daughter of Daniel Witmoyer and Angeline, 

born July 24, 1847. Sponsor, Mary Stiefif. 

1848, April 9. Adam, son of Adam Weitzel and Catharine, born Feb. 

19, 1847. Sponsors, Benjamin Weitzel and Elizabeth. 
1848, April 9. Christina Henry, daughter of Benjamin Weitzel and 

Elizabeth, born Oct. 14, 1847. Sponsors, aPrents. 
1848, June 4. Daniel, son of Thomas Werner and Joanna, born Jan. 

26, 1848. Six)nsors, Parents. 
1848, Aug. 13. Charles Henry, son of Isaac Witmoyer and Catharine, 

born April 13, 1848. Sponsor, Susanna Mell. 

1848, Sept. 24. Emma Maria, daughter of William Wenrich and Sarah, 

born July 28, 1848. Sponsors, Daniel Gerhard and Mary. 

1849, Jan. 28. Emaline, daughter of Benueville Waltman and Re- 

becca, born Dec. 21, 1848. Sponsor, Joseph Faust and Polly. . 

1849, May 3. Elmira Rebecca, daughter of William Werner and 

Rebecca, born Feb. 26, 1S49. Sponsors, Parents. 

1849, June 10. Loviua Eve, daughter of William Witmoyer and Bar- 
bara, born Nov. 15, 1848. Sponsor, Mother. 

1849, July 1. John, son of Joseph Werner and Elizabeth, born Feb. 

29, 1849. Sponsors, John Lash and Ellen. 

1849, Sept. 9. Adam Moses, son of John H. Wenrich and Mary, born 

July 16, 1849. Sixmsors, Moses Gockley and Mary. 

1849, Oct. 7. Esra, son of Henry Werner and Eva, born Aug. 11, 1849. 

Sponsors, Parents. 

1849, Dec. 3. Cassa Hannah, daughter of David Wenrich and El- 

mira, born Sept. 2, 1849. Sponsors, Daniel Wenrich and Hannah. 

1850, May 19. Jacob, son of William Wenrich and Sarah, born Aug. 

19, 1849. Sponsor, Jacob Wenrich. 
1850, Dec. 22. Kitty Ann, daughter of Elijah Wenrich and Susanna, 

born Oct. 23, 1850. Sponsors, David Wenrich and Catharine. 

1850, Dec. 29. Kitty Clara, daughter of Isaac Witmoyer and Kitty, 
born Oct. 5, 1850. Sponsor, Kitty Hain. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 255 

Date of Baptism 

1851, July 13. Frank, son of William Wenricti and Sarah, born May 

23, 1851. Sponsors, John Gruber and Polly. 
1851, Sept. 5. Sullivan, son of Samuel Werner and Catharine, born 

May 8, 1850. Sponsor, Mother. 
1851, Nov. 16. Henrietta, daughter of William Werner and Rebecca, 

born Aug. 5, 1851. Sponsors, Parents. 

1851, Nov. 16. Albert, son of Thomas Werner and Joanna, born April 

29, 1851. Sponsors, Parents. 

1852, Feb. 8. Mary Ann, daughter of William Worley and Ellenora, 

born Dec. 12, 1851. Sponsors, Parents. 

1852, Mar. 22. Franklin, son of Samuel Werner and Catharine, born 
Feb. 1, 1852. Sponsors, Henry Werner and Eva. 

1852, May 2. Barbara Ellen, daughter of John Weid (White) and 

Polly, born Jan. 7, 1852.' Sponsors, parents. 

1852, May 24. Itichard Assaph, son of George Wolfenssperger and 
Hannah, born Jan. 31, 1852. Sponsors, Richard Rain and Su- 
sanna Keim. 

1852, Sept. 5. Effiah Kitty, daughter of Henry Werner and Eva, bora 
June 18, 1852. Sponsor. Kitty Hoover. 

1852, Oct. 3. David Samuel, son of Benneville Waldman and Re- 

becca, born April 30, 1852. Sponsors, Samuel Yoh and Catharine. 

1852, Nov. 28. Ephraim. son of Jeremiah Werner and Catharine, born 

July 13, 1852. Sponsors, Joseph Werner and Elizabeth. 

1853, June 2fj. John, son of Isaac Witmoyer and Catharine, born Mar. 

]2, 1853. Sponsors, Isaac Hain and Barbara Hain. 
1853, June 2*5. Jonathan Henry, son of William Worley and Ellenora. 
born April 21. 1853. Si>onsors, Jonathan Bertram and Nelly Nora. 

1853, Nov. s. Sarah Elizabeth, daughter of William Wenrich and 

Sarah, born June 3, 1853. Sponsor, Salome Gerhard. 

1854, Mar. 18. John Andrew, sou of John White (Weid) and Polly, 

born Dec. 8, 1853. Sponsors, Samuel Smith and Annie. 
1854, April 4. John Henry, son of William Witmoyer and Barbara, 

born Mar. 1, 1854. Sponsor, Mary Reber. 
1854, Aug. 19. Relly, son of Thomas Werner and Joanna, born May 

28, 1854. Six)nsors, parents. 
1854, Aug. 20. Anna Mary, daughter of Henry Wild and Kitty, born 

Feb. 12, 1854. Sponsor, Maria Krick. 

1854, Sept. 17. Sarah Alanda, daughter of Benneville Waltmau and 

Rebecca, born July 27. 1854. Sponsor, Sarah Ann Spengler. 

1855, May 26. Sarah, daughter of John White (Weid) and Elizabeth, 

born Nov. 30, 1854. Sponsor, Ellenora Reed. 

1855, Sept. 9. Ann, daughter of Isaac Witmoyer and Catharine, bom 

June 25, 1855. Sponsor, Ann Hain. 



256 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1855, Sept. 23. ■ Alcona, child of George Wolfensperger and Hannah^ 

born June 14, 1855. Sponsors, Allison Eirich and Mary. 

1856, June 1. Ellen Jemima, daughter of John White (Weid) and 

Elizabeth, born Feb. 14, 1856. Sponsor, Jemima Reed. 

1856, June 1. Ellenora, daughter of William Wenrich and Sarah^ 

born Jan. 10, 1856. Sponsor, Eliza Zeller. 

1857, Jan. 11. John Adam, son of Henry Wenrich and Amanda, born 

Sept. 18, 1856. Sponsor, Hannah Wenrich. 
1857, June 14. James, son of Elijah Wenrich and Lydia, born Oct» 

26, 1856. Sponsors, parents. 
1857, Aug. 9. Clarameni, daughter of Alfred Werner and Amelia^ 

born May 15, 1857. Sponsors, Henry Werner and Eva. 

1857, Oct. 31. Samuel, son of John White and Polly, born Aug. 31, 

1857. Sponsor, mother. 

1858, Feb. 7. John Franklin, son of Thomas Werner and Joanna^ 

born Aug. 26, 1857. Sponsors, John Brossman and Lydia. 
1858, May 15. Wellington, son of Jacob Weugert and Amelia, born 

Aug. 28, 1857. Sponsor, Adam Reifsuyder. 
1858, Aug. 22. George, son of George Wolfensperger and Hannah, 

born April 15, 1858. Sponsors, Daniel Lerch and Anna Maria. 
1858, Sept. 11. John, son of Samuel Werner and Amelia, born Aug. 27, 

1858. Sponsors, Samuel Witmoyer and Rebecca. 

1858, Oct. 31. William, son of John White and Elizabeth, born Nov. 

15, 1857. Sponsors, parents. 

1858, Dec. 26. Sarah Susan, daughter of Henry Wenrich and Amanda, 

born July 17, 1858. Sponsor, Susan Mell. 

1860, Feb. 5. Mary Elvina, daughter of Isaac Witmoyer and Catha- 

rine, born Sept. 28, 1859. Sponsor, Elvina Hassler. 

1859, Mar. 4. Rebecca, daughter of Beuueville Weiand and Rebecca, 

born Sept. 7, 1859. Sponsors, Rebecca Greth. 

1860, June 10. Emma, daughter of John White ( Weith) and Elizabeth, 

born Sept. 23, 1859. Sponsor, Emmaline Reed. 

1861, Feb. 22. Kitty Ann, twin daughter of William Wenrich and 

Susan, born Jan. 1, 1861. Sponsor, Maria Yoh. 

1861, Feb. 22. William Henry, twin son of William Wenrich and 

Susan, born Jan. 1, 1861. Sponsor, Mary Ann Berlot. 
1861, April 27. John Henry, son of John Wanner and Catharine Anna, 
born Jan. 23, 1861. Sponsors, parents. 

1861, Aug. 4. John Jefferson, son of Thomas Werner and Joanna, 

born Jan. 20, 1861. Sponsors, John Dundore and Sarah. 

1862, March 30. Franklin, son of Levi Werner and Catharine, born 

Mar. 13, 1862. Sponsors, Henry Werner and Eva. 



ST. JOH.V'S (main's) reformed CHURCH. 257 

Date of Baptism 

1S62, May 11. Henry, son of Isaac Wann and Mary, born Aug. 4, 

1861. Sponsors, George Holl and Elizabeth. 
1862, May 14. Mary Elizabeth, daughter of George Wolfeusi>erger and 

Hannah, born Oct. 10, 1861. Sponsors, Levi Witman and Mary 

Ann. 

1862, June 8. James Henry, son of Benneville Weiand and Kitty Ann, 

born April 25, 18G1. Sponsors, parents. 

1803, Mar. 25. John Adam, son of Alfred Werner and Amelia, born 

Oct. 20, 1862. Sponsors, parents. 

1863, April 22. Emmaline, daughter of Isaac Witmeyer and Catharine, 

born Oct. 14, 1862. Sponsor, Anna Maria Reed. 
1863, May 19. Etiiah Kitty, daughter of Levi Werner and Kitty, born 
June 10, 1863. Sponsors, John Hoover and Kitty. 

1863. July 21. I^uisa Maranda, daughter of John Wenrich and Sarah, 

born Sept. 25, 1862. Sponsors, parents. 
1S64. May 21. John Adam, son of John Weitzel and Rebecca, born 

Sept. 25, 1863. Sponsors. John Huyett and Eliza. 
1S64, July31. Anna Elizabeth, daughter of Isaac Wanner and Mary, 

born Jan. 13. 1864. Sponsor, Lydia Ann Hull. 

1864. Sept. 11. John Adam, son of Levi Werner and Catharine, bom 

July 24, 1864. Sfionsors, Henry Werner and Kxa. 

1865. Jan. 1. Kate Caroline, daughter of Benneville Weiandt and 

Kitty Ann. l)orn Oct. 12, 1864. Sponsors, John Alfred Lamm and 

Caroline. 
1865, Jan. 29. Jonathan Adam, son of William Wenrich and Sarah, 

born Dec. 3, 1864. Sponsor, Jonathan L. B. Reber. 
1865, April 9. Katie Elllen. daughter of William Henry Weidenham- 

mer and Anna Maria, born Nov. 7, 1864. Sponsors, John Weiden- 

hammer and Catharine. 
1865. May 7. Elizabeth Wilhelmina, daughter of Levi Witman and 

Mary Ann, born Dec. 24, 1864. Sponsors, Isaac Goldman and 

Wilhelmina. 
1865, May 7. Andora, daughter of Alfred Werner and Amelia, born 

Jan. 24, 1865. Sponsors, parents. 

1865, June 4. Cyrus Erwin, son of Obed Weily Werner and Catharine, 

born Feb. 4, 1865. Sponsors, parents. 

1865, Oct. 7. Franklin Henry, sou of Jacob Wantz and Mary Eliza- 

beth, born Aug. 9, 1865. Sponsors, Jacob Noll and Elizabeth. 

1865, Oct. 8. Hannah Elizabeth, daughter of Isaac Witmoyer and 

Catharine, born April 24, 1865. Sponsor, Anna Maria Mell. 

1866, Sept. 9. Amanda, daughter of William Weitzel and Elizabeth, 

born July 5, 1866. Sponsor, Emmaline Fritz. 

1866, Nov. 4. Alea Reliecca, daughter of Reuben D. Wenrich and 

Sallie, born Sept. 11, 1866. Sponsors, parents. 



258 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1S67, Mar. Itj. Sarah Kitty, daughter of George Wolfensperger and 

Hannah, born Sept. 13, 1866. Sponsors, Benneville Lerch and 

Mary. 

1867, Sept. 8. Charley, son of Levi Werner and Kitty, born June 22. 

1867. Sponsors, parents. 

1868, Jan. 12. George, sou of Franl-clin Weitzel and Mary, born Jan. 

S, 1867. Sponsor, Mother. 
1868, Aug. 23. Baltzer. son of William Weitzel and Elizabeth, born 

June IS. 1868. Sponsors, parents. 

1868, Nov. 8. Chalres Hain, son of Henry B. Werner and Eva Anna, 

born Aug. 8, 1868. Sponsors, parents. 

1869, Feb. 18. Harry Reuben, son of Henry Wenrich and Susan 

Amanda, born Jan. 19, 1869. Sponsors, Reuben Strunli and Eliza- 
beth. 
1869, Apr. 18. Amanda Ida, daughter of Benneville Weiant and Kitty 

Ann, born Jan. 26, 1869. Sponsor, Sarah Sultzer. 
1869, July 11. Lizzie Mary, daughter of Reuben Wenrich and Sallie, 

born May 26, 1869. Sponsors, parents. 
1869, Aug.S. Harry, son of Levi Werner and Kitty, born May 20, 

1869. Sponsors, parents. 
1869, Oct. 2. Hiram, son of Thomas Weitzel and Sarah, born Aug. 

9, 1869. Sponsors, parents. 
1869, Oct. 2. Rebecca, daughter of Thomas Weitzel and Sarah, born 

Mar. 24, 1868. Sponsors, parents. 

1869, Oct. 31. William Oscar, son of William Weidenhammer and 

Hannah, born June 4. 1869. Sponsors, Aaron Sloat and Catharine 
Seitzinger. 

1870, Apr. 15. William, son of Franklin Weitzel and Mary, born Jan. 

20, 1870. Sponsor, Mother. 

1871, Feb. 5. Isaac, son of George Whitmoyer and Kate, born Aug. 

17, 1870. Sponsors, parents. 
1871, Mar. 15. Mary Sallie, daughter of Levi Werner and Kitty, bom 

Dec. 31, 1870. Sponsors, Henry Werner and Mary. 
1871, Apr. 30. Mary Ann, daughter of Charles Whitmoyer and Kate, 

born Mar. 2, 1871. Sponsors, David Hain and Sarah. 

T 

1830, June 27. Samuel Israel, son of John Yoh and Catharine, born 
May 31, 1830. Sponsors, Samuel Yoh and Elizabeth. 

1834, Sept. 28. Augeline, daughter of John Yoh and Catharine, born 
Aug. 20. 1834. Sponsors, Samuel Reifsuyder and Justina Stiely. 

1836, Jan. 31. Daniel Peter, son of Samuel Yoh (Yo) and Anna, born 
Sept. 18, 1835. Sponsor, Peter Yoh (Yo). 



ST. John's (hain's) refokmed church. 259 

Date of Baptism 

1837, July 2. Susanna, daughter of John Yoh and Catharine, bora 

June 10, 1837. Sponsors, Sebastian Gerhart and Nelly. 
1839, Feb. 10. Maria, daughter of Peter Yoh and Hettie, born Sept. 

27, 1838. Sponsor, Betsy Eirich. ' 

1839, May 1. Elmira, daughter of John Yoh and Catharine, bora 

April 2, 1839. Sponsor, Magdalene Yoh. 

1840, July 26. Esther, daughter of Jacob Yoder and Catharine, bom 

May 9, 1840. SiX)nsor, Mary Stetler. 

1841, Jan. 24. Amelia, daughter of Peter Yoh and Esther, born Nov. 

14, 1840. Sponsors, Henry Heekroth and Anna. 

1842, Oct. 15. Sarah, daughter of John Yoh and Catharine, bom 

Aug. 19, 1842. Sponsor, Catharine Reifsnyder. 

1842, Nov. 13. Benneville, son of Jacob Yoder (lodder) and Catha- 

rine, bom Sept. 1, 1842. Six)nsors, Daniel Gring and Esther. 

1843. June 11. Anna Elizabeth, daughter of Peter Yoh and Hetty, born 

•Jan. 28, 1843. Sponsor, Eliza Faust. 

1846, Aug. 2. Mary, daughter of Jacob Yoh and Maria, born April 

30, 1846. Sponsors, Joseph Roether and Mary Sloat. 

1847, Mar. 14. Mary Afia, daughter of John Yoh and Mary, born Jan. 

17. 1847. Sponsor, Mary Gerhard. 
1847, Mar. 28. Jacob, son of William Yoder and Susanna, born Jan. 

5, 1847. Sponsors, Jacob Yoder and Catharine. 
1847, Apr. 21. Mary Ann, daughter of Samuel Yoh and Anna, bora 

Feb. 15, 1847. Sponsor, Maria Ruth. 
1847. April 25. Nathan, son of Peter Yoh and Esther, born Jan. 10, 

1847. Sponsors, John Yoh and Catharine. 
1847, Aug. 1. Adam, son of Amos Yoder and Elizabeth, born April 

10, 1847. Sponsor, Benneville Ruth. 

1849, April 20. R-ebecca, daughter of Jacob Yoh and Maria, bom Dec. 

24, 1848. Sponsors, Benneville Waltman and Rebecca. 

1850, June 16. David, son of Amos Yoder and Elizabeth, born Feb. 12, 

1S50. Sponsor, Jacob Yoder and Catharine. 

1850, Aug. 11. Cornelia Elizabeth, daughter of John Yoh and Mary, 

born May 31, 1850. Sponsors, Samuel Yoh and Mary Ann Spayd. 

1851, June 29. Henry, son of John Yoder and Elizabeth, born Oct. 7, 

1850. Sponsors, parents. 

1852, April 26. Benneville, son of Samuel Yoh (Joh) and Anna, born 

Feb. 26, 1852. Sponsor, Angeline Haldeman. 

1852, May 29. Amanda Elizabeth, daughter of Peter Yoh and Hetty, 

born Feb. 23, 1852. Sponsor, Amanda Yoh. 

1853, Feb. 13. Daniel, son of William Yoder and Susanna, born Nov. 

27, 1852. Sponsor, Daniel Yoder. 



260 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1S53, May 14. Henry Pierce, son of John Yoh and Polly, born Jan. 1. 

1853. Sponsor, Henry Grerhart. 
1853, June 26. Reuben, son of John Yoder and Elizabeth, born Mar. 3, 

1853. Sponsors, Jacob Yoder and Catharine. 

1853, July .Sarah Matilda, daughter of Samuel Yoh and Catharine, 

born June 16, 1853. Sponsors, William Stichler and Sarah. 

1854, Sept. 17. Catharine Agnes, daughter of Peter Yoh and Rebecca, 

born Aug. 25, 1854. Angeline Haldeman. 

1855, Jan. 7. Anna Tamson, daughter of Samuel Yoh and Catharine, 

born Nov. 25, 1854. Sponsors, George Ruth and Anna. 

1855, Sept. 2. Henry, son of Daniel Yoder and Susanna, born June 

IS, 1855. Sponsors, Henry Gferhard and Sarah Yoder. 

1855, Nov. 4. Alvany Peter, son of Peter Yoh and Hetty, born July 

27, 1855. Sponsors, Samuel Yoh and Anna. 

1856, Feb. 10. Wellington, son of Peter Yoh and Rebecca, born Oct. 

22, 1855. Sponsor, Adam Yoh. 

1856, June 15. Josephine, daughter of John Yoh and Polly, born Jan. 
13, 1856. Sponsors, John Yoh and Catharine. 

1856. Aug. 10. James Thomas, son of Samuel Yoh and Catharine, born 

June 3, 1856. Sponsors, James Lambert and Mary. 

1857, May 3. Franklin, sou of John Yoder and Elizabeth, born Sept. 

23, 1856. Sponsors, John Roether and Hetty Yoder. 

1857, June 28. Franklin, son of Peter Yoh and Rebecca, born Jan. 8, 
1857. Sponsors, Samuel Yoh and Anna. 

1857, Sept. 20. Amos, Daniel Yoder and Susanna, born June 1, 1857. 

Sponsors, Amos Yoder and Elizabeth. 

1858, Jan. 9. Ellen, daughter of John Yoh and Mary, born Oct. 21, 

1857. Sponsor, Mary Himmelreieh. , 

1858, June 27. Tamsey Priscilla, daughter of Peter Yoh and Hetty, 
born Jan. 6, 185S. Sponsor, Hannah SchaefCer. 

1858, Sept. 19. Hannah, daughter of John Yoder and Elizabeth ,born 

June 11, 1858. Sponsor, Hannah Miller. 

1859, May 29. George Jonathan, son of Peter Yoh and Rebecca, born 

Aug. 11, 1858. Sponsors. James Texter and Anna Maria. 
1859, Sept. 9. Caroline, daughter of Samuel Yoh and Catharine, born 

June 8, 1859. Sponsors, Daniel Yoder and Susanna. 

1859, Dec. 11. Mary Rebecca, daughter of William Yoder and Susan, 

born Oct. 14, 1859. Sponsor, John Adam Strunk. 

1860, Aug. 5. Peter Daniel, son of Peter Yoh and Rebecca, born Mar. 

24, 1860. Sponsor, Daniel Strunk. 

1860, Aug, 5, Milton, son of Adam Yoh and Sarah, born May 21, 

1860. Sponsors, Samuel Yoh and Anna. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 261 

Date of Baptism 

1861, June 23. Kate, daughter of John Yoh and Polly, born Aug. 9, 
1859. Sponsors, John Yoh and Catharine. 

1861, Sept. 1. Isaac, sou of John Toder and Sarah, born June 4, 

1861. Sponsors, John Gerhard and Salome. 

1801, Sept. 26. Violena, daughter of Peter Yoh and Hetty, born Sept. 
20, 1860. Sponsors, parents. 

1862, Feb. 6. Catharine Rebecca, daughter of Peter Yoh and Re- 

becca, born Sept. 15, 1861. Sponsors, Levi Yoh and Mary Yoh. 

1862, Sept. 28. Rosa Susan, daughter of Samuel Yoh and Catharine, 

born June 4, 1862. Sponsors, William Yoder and Susan. 
3863, May 11. Adam, son of John Yoder and Elizabeth, born Aug. 10, 

1862. Sponsor, Palmira Stoudt. 

1863, Aug. 16. Henry, son of Amos Yocom and Isabella, born June 20, 

1863. SiX)nsors, John Wiskeyman and Susanna. 

1864, Jan. 3. Lydia Ann, daughter of William Yoder and Susan, 

born Sept. 20, 1863. Sponsors, Amos Yoder and Elizabeth. 

1864, Dec. 14. Emma, daughter of John Yoh and Mary, born Oct. 1, 

1864. Sponsor, Mary Gruber. 

1865, Aug. 13. James Henry, son of Samuel Yoh and Catharine, bora 

June 16, 1865. Sponsors, Henry Binkley and Mary. 

1866, Feb. 25. Kate Susan, daughter of William Yoder and Susan, 

born Dec. 13, 1865. Sponsors, Adam Gterhart and Catharine. 
1866, July 15. Charles, son of William Yoh and Emma, born Jan. 19, 

1866. Sponsors, William Lambert and Matilda. 
1866, Aug. 25. Catharine, daughter of William Yoh and Emma, bora 

May 31, 1866. Sponsors, John (Jerhart and Salome. 
1866, Dec. 30. Sarah Elmira. daughter of Amos Yocom and Isabella, 

born Sept. 3, 1866. Sponsor, mother. 

1866, April 19. Johh, son of Daniel Yoder and Susan, born Mar. 21, 

1866. Sponsors, Thomas Weurich and Hetty. 

1867, June 30. Emma, daughter of Peter Yoh and Rebecca, June 14, 

1867. Sponsors, William Yoh and Emma. 

1867, Oct. 6. Polly Lydia, daughter of Samuel Yoh and Catharine, 

born Aug. 16, 1867. Six>nsor, Mary Gruber. 

1867, Nov. 17. Adelaide, daughter of Henry Yoh and Rebecca, born 

Sept. 3, 1867. Sponsors, John Beecher and Amelia Strunk. 

1867, Dec. 1. Adam, son of Adam Yoh and Amanda, born Oct. 9, 

1867. Sponsor, Peter Yoh. 

1868, Apr. 19. Katie, daughter of John Yoder and Maria, bom July 

22, 1850 (Adult). 

1868, May 17. William Franklin, son of Nathan Y'oh and Henrietta, 

born Dec. 10, 1867. Sponsors, William Csail and Maria. 



262 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1868, June 14. Emma Rebecca, daughter of Amos Yocum and Isabella. 
Sponsor, Matilda Faust. 

1868, Sept. 6. Anna Rebecca, daughter of William Yoh and Emma^ 
born July 3. 1868. Siwnsors. Henry Yoh and Rebecca. 

1868, Sept. 8. John William, son of John Yoder and Elizabeth, born 

Mar. 9, 18G8. Si»onsor, Susanna I'oder. 

1869, July 11. John Wellington, son of John Yause and Emma Eliza- 

beth, born June 25, 1869. Sponsors, John Weitzel and Rebecca. 

1869, Nov. 28. Ellen Rebecca, daughter of Adam Yoder and Margareth, 

born Aug. 23, 1869. Sponsors, Adam Ruth and Rebecca. 

1870, Apr. 8. Kandis Charlotte, daughter of Francis Yost, and Delena, 

born Aug. 6, 1869. Sponsor, Margaret Catharine Klopp. 

1871, Jan. S. Harry Benneville. son of Henry \'oh and Rebecca, 

born Oct. 23. 1870. Sponsorse. Benneville Yoh and Sarah Yoder. 

1871, Mar. 19. David, son of Adam Yoder and Margaret, born Feb. 7, 
1871. Sponsors, Amos Yoder and Elizabeth. 

1871, May 2. George, son of John Yoder and Elizabeth, born May 

17, 1870. Sponsor, Mary Bauer. 

Z 

1839, June 30. William Henry, son of John Zeller and Elizabeth, born 
Apr. 20, 1839. Sponsors, William and Catharine. 

1847, June 20. Mahlon Monroe, son of George D. Zeller and Amelia^ 
born Nov. 25, 1846. Sponsors, parents. 

1849, Apr. 22. Anna Margareth, daughter of Jacob Zeller and Mar- 

gareth, born Nov. 22, 1848. Sponsor, Harriet Grimes. 

1853, May 14. George Andrew, son of George Zeller and Amelia, born 

Nov. 30, 1852. Sponsors, parents. 

1857, Nov. 1. Ambrose Asa, son of George Zeller and Anna, born 

May 6, 1857. SiK)nsors. Pai-ents. 

1862, Mar. 30. Kate Elizabeth, daughter of Henry Zeller and Mary, 

born Dec. 30, 1861. Siwnsor. Catharine Zeller. 

1863, Oct. 10. Elmer Ellsworth, son of George Zeller and Amelia, 

born Apr. IS, 1863. Sponsors, Parents. 

1864, July 17. Harry Jacob, son of Henry Zeller and Mary, born Feb. 

12, 1864. Sponsor. Lavina Binkley. 
1866, July 18. Emma, daughter of William Zeller and Anna Maria, 

born May 6, 1866. SSponsor, Ellen Reed. 
1866. Aug. 25. Charles Benjamin, son of Henry Zeller and Mary, 

born Apr. 12, 1866. Sponsor, Henry Salade and Mary, 
1857, July 25. Ellenora, daughter of William Zeller and Anna Maria, 

born June 27, 1867. Sponsor, Mary Ann Focht. 
1870, Jan. 31. Anna Ida, daughter of Henry Zimmerman and Angeline, 

born Jan, 19, 1869. Sponsors. John Eirich and Sarah. 

1870, March 16. John Jacob, son of William Zeller and Anna Maria, 

born Jan. 6, 1870. Siwnsors, Jacob Zeller and Mary. 

1871, Mar. 29. Mary Margaret, daughter of William Zeller and Anna 

Maria, born Mar, 24, 1871, Sponsor, Mary Hill. 
1871, July 15. Kitty, daughter of Jacob Zeller and Sarah, born Apr. 
10, 1871. Sponsor, Katie Werner. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 263 

Confirmations by Rev. Charles Augustus Pauli. 

1834-1871. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, APRIL 25, 1835. 

Jacob Riegel, R-euben Faust, Isaac Bechtel, John Stand. David 
Staud, Peter Yo, Levi Ruth, Wm. Bickel, John Hain, Isaac Fornwald, 
Jacob Faust, Reuben Faust, Henrich Faust, Daniel Faust. 

Mary Ann Seibert, Rebecca Hain, Margaret Faust, Mary Ann 
Bechtel, Eliza Staud, Ellen Reifschneider, H-etty Faust, Polly Staud, 
Mary Steily, Maria Ruth, Harriett Hain, Catharine Tobias, Ellen 
Klopp, Hannah Klopp, Mary Hain, Maria Schaeffer, Magdalena Sdiar- 
man, Harriett Fisher, Susan Pfaflf, Hannah Pfaff, Catharine Pfaff. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, APRIL 8, 1837. 

Daniel Bucks, Isaac Ruth, Jeremiah Binkley, Adam Gerhart. Frantz 
Stiely, Bennevill-e Faust, Wm. Schitz, John Bechtel, Isaac Bohn, Henry 
Feicks, Henry Faust, George Faust, Edward Werner, Jonas Klopp, 

Polly Miller, Ellen Hain, Martha Reifschneider, Anna Staud, Amelia 
Bechtel, Matilda Hain, Matilda Moyer, Ros-etta Fornwald, Levina 
Barlett, Catharine Strunk, Sarah Knoor, Catharine Reifschneider, 
Catharine Ann Lamm. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, MAY 10, 1839- 
Adam Hain, Moses Gockley, Jeremiah Fisher, Frederich Hain, 
Isaac Bower, Isaac Stand, Wm, Staud, B-eneville Eyrich, Beneville 
Ruth, Isaac Stickler, Johannes Scharman, Joel Fisher, Jonas Reif- 
schneider, Wm. Barlet, Samuel Barlet, Reuben Spengler, Levi Fisher, 
Rsub*en Addams, Isaac Hain, Daniel Boon, Richard Fisher, Reuben 
Steely, Isaac Day, Samuel Till, Reily Fisher, John Schitz. 

Mary Stetler, Eliza Stief, Catharine Reifschneider, Susanna Strunk, 
Maria Weinoel, Julianna Boon, Eliza Hain, Mary Schlot, Elizabeth 
Fuchs, Mary Ruth, Polly Stief, Ellen Steely, Elvina Hain, Mary Bucks, 
Mary Fisher, Kassiah Jones, Elizabeth Saylor, Catharine Mill-er, Sarah 
Hain, Rebecca Bestzell, Ellenora Hain, Catharine Lerch. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, MAY 2, 1841. 

Elijah Steely, Geo. Hain, Daniel Till, Isaac Witmoyer, Geo. Hain, 
James Hain, John Saylor, John Fisher, Jonas Knorr, Adam Hain, 
Richard Mat-ernis, Harrison Fisher, John Faust, George Faust, Fred- 
erich Eyrich, Levi Ruth, William Strunk, Peter Kerling, Davici Wit- 
moyer, James Paul, Henry Schlot, Peter Faust, Abraham jNIiller, 
Elizabeth Hain, Barbara Ellen Miller, Sarah Bucks, Angeline Eyrich, 
Ellvina Kerling, Rebecca Becht-el, Ellena Staudt, Elizabeth Staudt, 
Mary Schaefifer, Matilda Steely, Mary Gerhard, Maria Weidner, Maria 
Reifschneider, Ellen Reifschneider, Anna Arnold, Sophia Mathias, 
Susan Simon, Catherin'e Mell,. Mary Krick, Luzetta Faust, Catharine 
Whitacker. 



264 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, APRIL 29, 1843. 

Harrison Ruth, Lazarus Lerch, James Ruth, Samuel Faust, Levi 
Steely, Jared Lamm, Daniel Strunk, James Weitzel, Johannes Yo, Peter 
Beneville Fish-er, Jone Arnold, Adam Fisher, Allison Eyrich, Samuel 
Livers, John Hain, John Fisher, Henry Fisher, Beneville Fisher, Jacob 
Bechtel, Alfred Weitzel, Ephraim Barlet, John Faust, John Jones, 
Solomon Noll, Amos Weitzel. ' 

Eliza Hain, Hannah Kerling, Sarah Ruth, Mary Horn, Mary Fish-er, 
Hannah Hain, Sophia Lerch, Maria Ulrich, Mgdalena Jones, Caroline 
Boon, Sarah Reifschneider, Juliann Weitzezl, Anna Miller, Mary Harp, 
Catherine Jones, Eliza Ruth, Elizabeth Kittleman, Leah Bidler, Susan 
Maternus, Matilda Lutz, Cath-erine Kelchner. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, MAY 10, 1845. 

John Eyrich, Reuben Hain, Joel Steely, Daniel Staud, Richard Hain, 
Reuben Klopp, George Wolfersberger, Samu-el Phaff, David Moyer, 
Richard Weitzel, John Phaff, James Faust, James Faust, James Ruth, 
Willia mRuth, Jeremiah Werner, John Lerch, Wiley Lam, P-eter Ger- 
hard, Benjamin Saylor, David Livers, Richard Staud. 

Sophia Boon, Eliza Moyer, Mary Yoh, Catherine Sterling, Eliza- 
beth Ruth, Ellen Eyrich, Catherine Klopp, Sarah Yoder, Angelina 
Miller, Sarah Hain, Sophia Saylor, Sarah Livers, Hannah Fisher, 
Margaret Arnold, Sarah Weitzel, Rebecca Weitzel, Eliza Weinold. 
Catharine Stickler, Elizabeth Fisher, Ellen Werner, Angeline Miller, 
Anna Faust, Maria Ludwig. Joanna Werner, Ellvina Krick, Susanna 
Maternus. 

CLASS CONFIRMED. MAY 23, 1847. 

Johann Steely, David Fisher, Isaac Ruth, Jacob Staud. EHja Beard, 
Benjamin Simon, Daniel Schaeffer, Michael Fisher, John Schaeffer, 
Nathan Staud, Jeremiah Ph-eifer, Reuben Strunk, Michael Ruth, Samuel 
Gerhard, Samuel Yoh, Daniel Lamm, James Dexter, Henry Seibert, 
Henry Kittelman, Michael Simon, Augustus Herner, William Schaeffer, 
Jonas Sp-engler, Benjamin Gerhard, Daniel Reiter, John Scharman, 
Israel Klopp. 

Maria Waldman, Ebelina Schmid, Levina Gerhard, Sarah 
Gerhard, Ellen Bower, Anna Klopp, Tamsy Fisher, Catherine Bucks, 
Catherine Ruth, Rebecca Kelchner, Catherine Ruth, Hannah Fuchs, 
E.isa Ruth, Elisa Lamm, Susnaa B-eidler, Catherine Ann Hain, Mary 
Werner, Clementina Eyrich, Sarah Steely, Catherine Schaeffer, Sarah 
btaud, Rebecca Degy. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, APRIL 21, 1849. 
Daniel Lerch, James Staudt, Adam Ruth, John Sell, Louis Schlot, 
Levi Spayd, Isaac Faust, Adam Staudt, John Strunk, Daniel Yoder, 
Abrham Fisher, Daniel Simon, Daniel Fisher, William Wenrich, Henry 
Binkly, James Lambert, William Miltimore, Abraham Schlott, Henrich 
Hoover. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 265 

Elizabeth Werner, Ellen Ruth, Mary Spayd, Catharine Schaef- 
f-er, Amelia Eyrich, Anna Hain, Hannah Miller, Rebecca Hain, Cath- 
erine Bohn, Hetty Hettinger, Anna Boyd, Levina Boyer, Eliza Fetter, 
Elisa Yo, Catherine Yoder, Susan Gerhard, Sarah Strunk, Ellen Lerch, 
Rebecca Stam, Anna Strickler, Mary Ann Lam, Amanda Fox, Lydia 
Ann Spayd, EUvina Simon, Mary Ann Binkly. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, MAY 3, 1851. 

Josiah Binkly, Levi Hain, Alfred Werner, John Smith, Josiah 
Schaeffer, Peter Hain, Conrad Staud, Isaac Hain, Charles Horn, John 
Jioover, Henry Gerhard, William Benter, Joseph Smith, Philip Fisher, 
Samuel Fisher, William Simon, Levi Brendler, Josiah Ruth, William 
£oyer, Daniel R. Faust. 

Angeline Yo, Angeline Holdeman, L-eah Ann Lamm, Catharine 
Zeller, Catharine Ruth, Sarah Staud, Rebecca Miller, Barbara Hain, 
Mary Fisher, Catharine Smith, Jane Gaul, Mary Ann Gaul, Harriett 
Earlet, Margrett Phaff, Sarah Maternus, Lydia Sonnen, Mary Smith. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, MAY 14, 1853. 

Joseph Long, Edward Bohn, John Miller, Peter Boyer, Reuben 
Ruth, Charles Ruth, Leonard Schaeffer, Isaac Mill-er, Adam Greth, 
Jerry Horn, Adam Schaeffer, Levi Fuchs, Peter Yoh, John Dunkelber- 
ger, Adam Yoh, Nathaniel Seibert, Levi Benter, Michael Gerhard, 
George Arnold. 

Eliza Ruth, Sarah Ann Hager, Matilda Bohn, Susanna 
Y'oh, Mary Ann Reifschneider, Sarah Ann Spengler, Sarah Gerhard, 
Sarah Ann Lambert, Mary Staud, Elizabeth Ann Re-ed, Ann Rebecca 
X,aucks, Malinda Werner, Sarah Ann Greims, Anna Mary Anna Fisher, 
Sarah Werner, Emma Noll, Mary Ann Weitzel, Elizabeth Miller, Han- 
nah Stief, Mary Ann Fisher. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, MAY 27, 1855. 

Richard Greth, Thomas Sauder, Harrison Bechbel, George Kintzer, 
Henry Zeller, John Alfred Lamm, William Jacob Lamm, Michael 
IFisher, Elias Horn, William Lambert, Solomon Siegfried, Jeremiah 
Fisher, Peter Zell, John Horn, Isra-el Greth, John Fisher, William 
Keller, Amos Keffer, John Bausman. 

Ellvina Smith, Sarah Ann Hain, Amelia Strunk, Rebecca Strunk, 
Tiebecca Krick, Angeline Werner, Kitty Fisher, Jimima R-eed, Hannah 
Miller, Kassa Werner, Sarah Klopp, Amelia Spayd, Emma Saylor, 
Rebecca Fisher, Barbara Staud, Catharine Maurer, Ellen Yoh, Louisa 
Eisher, Isab-ella Fisher, Amanda Staud, Harriett Grimes, Maria Baus- 
man, Harriett Faust, Lena Barbara Faust, Catharine Fisher, Mary- 
Jane Greth, Levina Reber, Susanna Erfor. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, MAY 30, 1857. 
Samuel Reifschneider, William Leininger, Franklin Bechtel, Isaac 
B-echtel, Samuel Jefferson Staud, Henry Simon, William Zeller, Levi 
18 



266 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Werner, Michael Schaeiifer, Jackson Stieff, Benneville Lerch. Josua 
Greth, Thomas Hiester, William Wild, Franklin Smith, Adam Reif- 
schneider, Reuben Gerhard, George Schaeffer, Marcus Adams. 

Susan Schaeffer, Eliza Maurer, Hannah Grims, Amanda Horn^ 
Amanda Hiester, Carohne Greth, Amelia Horn, Sarah Smith, Mary 
Zeller, Anna Maria Reed, Emmalina Reed, Am-elia Yoh, Eliza Werner, 
Sarah Jane Fisher, Anna Ruth, Amelia Fox, Elizabeth Barnett, Joanna 
Schaeffer, Mary Ann Spayd, Eve Anna Laucks. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, APRIL 30, 1859. 

Peter Pfeifer, John Klopp, H-enrich Schmid, John Boyer, Abraham 
Staud, Jacob Strunk, Henry Young, George Gaul, John Gaul, Daniel 
Greth, Francis Spayd, Franklin Benter, Cyrus Benter, John Greth, 
Charles Miller, Daniel Good, Lewis Pf-eifer, Samuel Romig( Reuben 
Werner, Richard Fisher. 

Catharine Schaeffer, Maria Gerhard, Eve Anna Gockley, Elizabeth 
Simon, Amelia Ann Lamm, Mary Gerhard, Amelia Gerhard, Lavina 
Fish-er, Sarah Bower, Ann Eliza Miller. Amelia Bohn, Sarah Young, 
Matilda Werner, Sarah Maurer, Ann Mria Eyrich, Amelia Maurer, 
Sarah Miller, Catharine Miller, Isabella Miller, Hannah Scharman, 
Caroline Krick, Amelia Bohn, Amanda Noll, Mary Noll, Mary Ann 
Grimes, Sarah Zeller, Catharina Saylor, Elizabeth Finch-er, Maria Ruth,. 
Elizabeth Schmid, Elizabeth Fisher, Sarah Arnold, Mary Strunk, Re- 
becca Noll, Mary Jane Good, Malinda Schaeffer, Malinda Dunkel- 
berger, Emma Elizabeth Staud. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, APRIL 27, 1861. 

John Werner, Cyrus Schmid, Jacob Boyer, Levi Yo, Joseph Hain, 
/-^aron Bucks, Adam Miller, Jacob Seigfried, Hermon Moyer, Henry 
Werner, Jonathan Schwartz, Isaac Werner, Adam Werner, Beneville 
Yotter, Isaac Ruth, Richard Krick, William Gerhard, Isaac Ruth, 
Jacob Hassler, John Hain, Franklin Barlett, Josiah Spengler, David 
Bernett. 

Ellen Ruth, Catharine Fisher, Valinda Schuler, Susan Moyer,. 
Amanda Hiester, Valinda Horn, Mary Fox, Valinda Spengler, Caroline 
Ruth, Hannah Stiely, Amanda Greims, Catharin-e Seigfried, Anna. 
Maternus, Hannah Miller, Efanna Hain, Polly Fisher, Mary Ann Ruth, 
Mary Hassler, Amanda Ruth, Elisa Ann Yo, Louisa Spayd, Mary 
Stitzel, Sarah Ann Staud, Levina Hassler, Elizabeth Staud, Lydia Ana 
Moyer, Elizabeth Staud. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, MAY 23, 1863. 

Henry Krick, William Spengler, Adam Himelreich, Thomas Wer- 
ner, Dani-el Bieber, Jonas Spayd, Samuel Miller, Samuel Spengler, 
Reuben Staud, Mahlon Zeller, Adam Yoder, Frank Scheeler, Levi 
Gaul, John Gaul, John Barnett, Jacob Zeller, Henry A. Kerper, John 
Greth, Isaac Schwartz, Samuel Greth, Franklin Spongier. 



ST. JOH>'s (hAIN's) reformed CHURCH. 267 

Emma Werner, Sarah Schmid, Sarah Gockley, Rebecca Gerhard, 
Matilda Catharine Greims, Emma Fox, Mary Ann Pheifer, Sarah 
Witmoyer, Ann Maria Mell, Mary Elizabeth Maurer, Sarah Catharine 
Noll, Elizabeth Simon, Catharine Fare, Mary Ann Bohn, Elizabeth 
Koch, Caroline Texter. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, APRIL 22, 1865. 

Charles Mover, Jacob H. Spatz, Adam G. Lerch, Jared Hiester, 
Reily Lamm, Jacob Schwartz, Reuben Stiely, Adam Gerhard, Jacob 
Yoder, Franklin Bender, Nathan Yoh, Aaron Schlott, Franklin Maurer, 
Richard Adams, John Fish-er, Jacob D. Maderia, Lewis M. Klopp, John 
F. Reed, Riifus Adams, Henry H. Hain, Jona Ruth, John David Raider, 
Frank Stand, Charles Witmoyer, Frederick Schaeffer, Reuben Keen, 
Lewis G. Scharman, Daniel Werner, John Kunk-elman, John Yoh. 

Mary Lambert, Ellen Noll, Rebecca Schmid, Catharine Stoever, 
Joanna Bechtel, Emma Bechtel, Ellmira Scharman, Hannah Fox, Anna 
Zeller, Anna Yoh, Sarah Ruth, Amanda Hassler, Mary Miller, Sarah 
Bucks, Val-eria Ludwig. Ellen Stand, Ellmira Stitzel, Elizabeth Krick, 
Sarah Hull, Mary Ruth, Sarah M. Hiester, Maranda Wengert, Anna 
Maria Greth, Amanda Greth, Mary Miller, Maria Spengler, Caroline 
Reed, Eliza Helder, Mary Effiah Yoh, Mary Boyer, Anna Boyer. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, APRIL 19. 1867. 

John Rentz, John Faust, William Stitzel, Aaron Staudt, Jeremiah 
Bohn, Henry Staudt, Daniel Reider, Jonathan Stiely, George Spengler, 
Reily Stiely, Henry Bl-essing, John Miller, Ezra Werner, Levi Greth, 
Augustus Yoh, William Lash, William Zell, Amos Madiera, John Smith, 
Henry Reed, Alison Klopp, Richard Staudt, John Maurer, Franklin 
Bechtel, Jacob Kintzer, Henry Schlott, William Kelchner, Calvin E. 
Gerhard, Joel E. Yoh, Reuben Host-er, John Scheeler, Peter Hinsey, 
John Ruth, Peter Ruth, John Ruth. 

Rebecca Bohn, Ellen Richards, Amanda Richards, Emma Ph-eifer, 
Mary Greims, Sarah Ann Yoder, Kitty Ann Faust, Emma Faust, Maria 
Spayd, Mary Moyer, Louisa Bohn, Kitty Ann Himmelreich, Mary 
Ann Hiester, Anna Krick, Ellen Stiely, Kate Witmoyer, Mary Hekn 
Ludwig, Mary Bucks, Hannah Fincher, Catharine Klopp, Amelia 
Strunk, Elizabeth Lambert, Mary Leininger, Catharine Schwartz, Ellen 
Killinger, Sarah Fox, Sarah Wheit, Kitty Ann Ruth, Emma C^linda 
Rebecca Ruth, Kitty Ann Yoder, Rebecca Weiser. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, MAY .15. 1869. 

Franklin Gerhard, Adam Bohn, John A. Ruth, Howard Schaeffer, 
Richard Wolfensberger, Franklin I. Noll, Benneville Yoh, William 
Dunkelberger, Ephraim Stitzel, Charles Sell, John Wtimoyer, Peter 
Maurer, John W. Hain, Adam Bender, Uriah Eyrich, Pierce Miller, 
Jacob Beaver, George A. Zeller, Abner Hain, Ellkena Staudt, Albert 
Staudt, John Henry Adams, Franklin Texter. H-enry Faust, George 



268 ST. John's (main's) rkfoumed church. 

Kelchner, Adam Fry, John B. Knorr, James Rhoad, John Franklin 
Sharman, John Himmelreich, WilHam Staudt, Willia mLengel, Joseph 
Staudt, Henry Yoh, Daniel Milton Faust, Lewis Miller, William Ruth, 
Darius Leininger, Washington Brechtbill, R-euben Spayd, Daniel Faust, 
Deysher Stitzel. 

Leah Hiester, Mary Machemer, Catharine Dundore, Josephine 
Lerch, Anna Stitzel, Maranda Faust, Ellenora G-erhart, Eva Gerhart, 
Matilda Yoh, Ellen Himmelreich, Valeria Faust, Barbara Wheit, Isa- 
bella Becker, Valeria Stiely, Maranda Miller, Malinda Stiely, Ellen 
Miller, Mary Fisher, Elltn Hain, Kate Lerch, Mary Strunk, Sarah 
Margrett Strunk, Lydia Ann Weitzel, Maria Moyer, Kassie Keller, 
Agnes Keim. 

CLASS CONFIRMED APRIL 15, 1871. 

Peter Horn, Lemon Schwartz, Reily Bohn, H-enry Yoder, Charles 
Miller, Franklin Schaeffer, Joseph Fox, Franklin Koller, Henry Kintzer, 
Franklin Boyer, Allen Yoh, John Koch, Francis Ruth, Jacob Ruth, 
Franklin Maternus, Isaac Sharman, Amos Lerch. 

Katie Zeller, Mary Fox, Adaline Gerhard, Am-elia Hiester, Anna 
Gerhard, Susan Richard, Katie Hain, Anna Witmoyer, Susan Lerch, 
Catharine Faust, Agnes Yoh, Emma Hain, Mary Ruth, Ellen Hassler, 
Lucy Ann Fry, Jamson Yoh, Mary Boyer, Caroline Stiely, Jamson 
Stiely, Catharine Kintz-er, Sarah Beidler, Mary Gaul, Emma Klopp, 
Malinda Spengler, Mary Spengler, Sarah Bender, Valinda Horn, Emma 
Adams. Emma Schaeffer, Ellen Helder, Emma Fisher, Mary Stiely, 
Maranda Maurer, Ellen Barnet, Am-elia Stief, Ann Fisher. 



Funerals Held by Rev. Charles Augustus Pauli. 

1834-187 1. 

AGE 
Time of Death Name Years Months Days 

Mar. 16, 1832. Joshua Paff 45 5 24 

Mar. 20, 1832. Catharine Faust i 2 o 

Oct. 8, 1833. Henry Paff 25 10 4 

Feb. 10, 1834. Cherriton Schaeff-er 2 7 3 

Feb. 17, 1834. Mary Ann Hain 526 

Mar. 17, 1834. Lewis Schlott 43 i 27 

Mar. 18, 1834. Mary Barbara Adam 40 10 24 

Apr. 7, 1834. Isaac Miller 17 9 11 

June 4, 1834. Joseph Lerch 15 8 8 

July 21, 1834. Benneville Gerhart 7 9 26 

Aug. 25, 1834. Isaac Hain 49 5 i 

Oct. 21, 1834. Julianna Ruth 30 8 3 

Oct. 26, 1834. John Lerch 69 2 24 

Oct. 28, 1834. Margaret Amanda Fisher i ir 6 



ST. John's (hair's) refokmed church. 269 

AGE 
Time of Death Name Years Months Days 

Nov. 9, 1834. William Werner 65 3 21 

D-ec. 14, 1834. Margaret Fisher 59 8 6 

Dec. 23, 1834. Christian Spengler 83 2 21 

Dec. 28, 1834. Magdalena Reedy 76 i 

Jan. II, 1835. Catharine Hain 70 11 17 

Jan. 21, 1835. Sarah Bucks 36 10 28 

Mar. 17, 1835. Salome Krick 30 8 21 

Mar. 22, 1835. Christian Knorr 62 2 17 

May I, 1835. Dr. Benjamin Kerling 24 9 o 

May 3, 1835. Peter Schroeder 85 2 o 

May 24, 1835. John Krick 70 i 2 

Oct. II, 1835. Maria Magdaline Ri-egel 45 9 9 

Oct. 20, 1835. Elizabeth Hain 50 5 g 

Feb. 23, 1836. Frederick Fisher 53 10 18 

Mar. 6, 1836. Anna Maria Hain 67 2 6 

Mar. 16, 1836. Elizabeth Wehrheim 58 7 36 

Apr. 10, 1836. Sarah Faust 35 11 14 

Apr. 16, 1836. Wm. Bucks 8 2 3 

Apr. 18, 1836. Catharine Fisher 53 8 i 

June II, 1836. Christian Knorr 87 5 9 

Aug. 19, 1836. Mary Ann Strunk I 5 11 

Sept. 5, 1836. Rufus Horn 2 10 12 

Sept. 5, 1836. James Kunkelman i o 18 

Feb. 5, 1837. Elizabeth Huebn-er i 2 7 

Mar. 26, 1837. John Sharman 83 3 19 

Apr. 5, 1837. Charles Spengler I o 2 

Apr. 14, 1837. Benneville Fiaut 9 2 

Apr. 26, 1837. Ellen Stief 5 4 o 

May 28, 1837. Susannah Ulrich 74 29 

July 31, 1837. Emma Hain 2 i 2 

Aug. 14, 1837. George Saylor i 8 28 

Aug. 20, 1837. Joseph Saylor 4 4 18 

Feb. 26, 1838. Elizabeth Faust 71 4 27 

Mar. 12, 1838. Henry Fidl-er 58 11 24 

Mar. 13, 1838. Elizabeth Fisher 3 9 27 

Apr. 4, 1838. Elizabeth Mell 22 11 

Apr. 14, 1838. Richard Ruth 4 i 24 

Apr. 28, 1838. Elizabeth Hain 52 10 22 

May 2, 1838. Amelia Greth O II I 

May 4, 1838. Rosa Seitzinger 5 8 26 

June 18, 1838. Hannah Mareann Simon o 10 7 

June 25, 1838. Jacob Staudt 57 5 27 

July 18, 1838. Simson Hain 65 4 9 

Aug. 30, 1838. Anna Sophia Huebner 33 10 3 

Sept. 25, 1838. Mary Ann Fisher 3 il 14 



270 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

AGE 

Time of Death Name Years Months Days 

Jan. 3, 1839. Emma Catharine Ruth 78 8 21 

Jan. 13, 1839. Michael Ruth 68 II 23 

Jan. 13, 1839. Salome Gerhart ll 2 3 

Jan. 24, 1839. Christopher Lutz 72 2 15 

Jan. 28, 1839. Catharine Ann Hain 168 

Feb. 18, 1839. Levi Strieker o 10 29 

Feb. 19, 1839. Anna Margaret Faust 52 3 25 

Mar. II, 1839. Adam Maternus 2 9 17 

Apr. 7, 1839. Wm. Mell 57 3 3 

Apr. 19, 1839. Sarah Wenrich I 7 

June 3, 1839. Henry Binkley Whitmoyer 183 

June 25, 1839. Frederick Hain 88 9 8 

Aug. I, 1839. Maria Elizabeth Spengler 85 S 10 

May 5, 1840. Peter Faust ^ ^7 o o 

May 12, 1840. Josiah Werner 8 o 15 

May 16, 1840. Gabriel Fidler 24 6 22 

May 29, 1840. Isaac Ruth 36 6 27 

July 19, 1840. Harrison Weitzel 7 ^^ 25 

Sept. 28, 1840. Peter Faust 2 5 20 

Oct. 16, 1840. Catharine Werner 31 3 21 

Nov. 6. 1840. Anna Miller Z2. 7 18 

Jan. 13, 1841. Susannah Maternus 58 8 23 

Jan. 25, 1841. James Weinhold ll I lO 

Mar. 21, 1841. Catharin-e Weitzel 66 ll 2'^ 

Apr. 26. 1841. Jacob Faust i ir 10 

July 12, 1841. Elizabeth Matthias 49 5 8 

July 20, 1841. Henry Gerhart 69 5 21 

Aug. 3, 184 1. Levi Fisher ii 9 o 

Sept. I, 1841. Susannah Faust i 3 22 

Sept. 16, 1841. Elizabeth Hoffman 82 4 2 

Sept. 20, 1841. Catharine Anna Eyrich i 11 18 

Sept. 24, 1841. Thomas Faust 9 20 

Sept. 28, 1841. Sarah Till 2 2 18 

Oct. 31, 1841. Henrietta Stiely o 10 29 

Nov. 27, 1841. Michael Schaeffer 71 6 10 

Dec. 27, 1841. Matthias Gerhart 71 6 26 

Feb. 19, 1842. Malinda Peifer i 2 12 

Mar. 13. 1842. George Beecher 50 4 2 

Mar. 22, 1842. Catharine Ohumacht 9 5 8 

May 18, 1842. Elizabeth Miller 78 o 23 

June 8, 1842. Philip Urlich 77 lO II 

Aug. 7. 1842. Elizabeth Staudt 18 2 o 

Aug. 21. 1842. Marian Whitmoyer 10 I 18 

Sep* 21, 1842. Eva Dautrich 60 6 3 

Oct. 17, 1842. Rebecca Binkley 22 3 I 



ST John's (hain's) reformed church. 271 

AGE 
Time of Death Name Years Months Days 

Nov. 13, 1842. Susannah Fisher 72 2 25 

Dec. 14, 1842. Wm. Schaefifer 12 2 13 

Jan. 10, 1843. Emma Jane Weaver ll 19 

Jan. 29, 1843. Abraham Fisher 34 9 H 

Feb. 8, 1843. Joseph Seitzinger I 4 20 

Feb. 19, 1843. John Adam Ruth 32 3 O 

Feb. 21. 1843. EHzabeth Gerhart il 3 18 

Feb. 26, 1843. John Roether SI I I 

Mar. 13, 1843. Jacob Moyer 23 2 20 

Mar. 24, 1843. Luz^tta Stiely 26 I 21 

Apr. II, 1843. Jacob Henry Fox 6 4 21 

May 12, 1843. Elizabeth Fisher o I 12 

July 31, 1843. Mary Ann Hain 052 

Aug. 13, 1843. Ellenora Stichler 15 9 I 

Aug. 17, 1843. Sarah Keim o 4 26 

Aug. 29, 1843. Maria Mag(}al-ene Knorr 59 2 29 

Sept. 17, 1843. Amelia Weitzel I II II 

Sept. 23, 1843. Maria Leininger 39 6 9 

Oct. 19, 1843. Levi Leininger 9 II 12 

Oct. 22, 1843. Elizabeth Seitzinger 39 4 7 

Oct. 25, 1843. Maria Ulrich 72 4 O 

Nov. 3, 1843. Daniel Leininger 4 7 S 

Nov. 16, 1843. Julianna Weitzel 77 7 19 

Dec. 9, 1843. Michael Miller 61 10 20 

Dec. II, 1843. Elizabeth Spengler 72 ll I 

Jan. 2, 1844. Geo. Noecker 68 9 O 

Jan. 5, 1844. Kitty Ann Leininger 8 8 20 

teb. 9, 1844. John Fisher 78 II 28 

Feb. 27, 1844. Elizabeth Fox 30 10 22 

Mar. 13. 1844. Maria Faust 55 7 21! 

Mar. 14, 1844. Geo. Wolfensberger 59 o 8 

Mar. 14, 1844. Mary Ann Schaeffer I 5 27 

Apr. 8, 1844. Anna W-enrich 27 9 11 

Apr. 10, 1844. Catharine Fisher 3 o 10 

Apr. 17, 1844. James Fisher o 8 19 

June 2, 1844. Isaac Miller o 11 25 

Aug. 18, 1844. Anna Maria Hain 91 6 13 

Oct. 4. 1844. Harriett Staudt 22 ll 29 

Feb. 12, 1845. Michael Weitzel 79 7 6 

Feb. 24, 1845. James Dallas Hain o 3 lO 

Mar. 25, 1845. John Fisher 76 I 21 

May 24, 1845. Benneville Faust o 8 8 

July 24, 1845. Elizabeth Fisher 70 10 23 

Aug. 8, 1845. Deitrich Gockley 68 2 2 

Aug. 13, 1845. Emma Fiant _. i 9 29 



272 ST. John's (haix's) reformed church. 

AGE 
Time of Death Name Years Months Days 

Aug. 14, 1845. Daniel Fisher 33 3 4 

Sept. 8, 1845. Richard Hassler 5 7 24 

Sept. 18, 1845. Ann Catharine Lerch y7 7 O 

Sept. 25, 1845. Richard Adam 54 2 29 

Nov. 10, 1845. AmeHa FHckinger I 8 24 

Dec. I, 1845. John Faust 26 ID 20 

Dec. 6, 1845. Jonathan Bertram 4 11 8 

Dec. 18, 1845. Barbara Ellen Miller 20 9 9 

Dec. 19, 1845. John Michael Fisher 76 o 27 

Jan. 16, 1846. Maria Schrom 28 21 

Jan. 31, 1846. Hiram W-eitzel 4 9 22 

Apr. 16, 1846. Anna Hain 55 6 29 

Apr. 21. 1846. Eliza Miller 32 9 6 

May 3, 1846. Catharine Weinhold 30 3 8 

"Sept. 14, 1846. Frederick Schaeffer 30 10 22- 

Nov. 16, 1846. Elizabeth Stamm 66 o O' 

Nov. 24, 1846. Wm. Steely 70 4 17 

Nov. 25, 1846. Catharine Klopp 66 i 18 

Dec. 6, 1846. Margaret Seitzinger 79 10 lO 

Dec. 8, 1846. Margaret Fisher 76 2 6 

D-ec. 27, 1846. George Moyer 54 6 12 

Dec. 30, 1846. John Spengler 69 9 9 

Jan. 23, 1847. Daniel Hassler 34 9 6 

Apr. I, 1847. Appollonia Fisher 75 ll 23 

May 6, 1847. Rachael Schauer 76 6 20 

"May 20, 1847. Anna Margaret Ruth 66 3 9 

June 6, 1847. John Klopp 69 3 25 

June 17, 1847. Elizabeth Ruth 71 o 2 

June 22, 1847. Wm. Fisher 74 O O 

June 24, 1847. John Fidler I 9 27 

July 29, 1847. Sophia Matthias 23 9 14 

Aug. 12, 1847. Reuben Fidler 5 4 10 

Aug. 29, 1847. L-eah Schaeffer . . .• 22 4 19 

Sept. 8, 1847. Peter Fidler 36 o 29 

Oct. 26, 1847. Sarah Gruber 19 o 6 

Jan. 7, 1848. Jacob Fiant 50 7 10 

Feb. 7, 1848. Mary Ann Sabilla Madder 13 9 

Mar. 2. 1848. Sarah Stetler 75 o I 

June 17, 1848. Wm. Roether 80 2 4 

June 28, 1848. Daniel Springer 5 4 24 

Aug. 30, 1848. Susannah Fisher 72 5 17 

Sept. 6, 1848. Barbara Beech«r ,56 O 25 

Sept. 29, 1848. John Adam Spengler ...51 II 12 

Oct. 24, 1848. Catharine Fisher 60 O 28 

Oct. 28, 1848. Andrew John Hassler 2 I O 



ST. John's (hair's) reformed church. 273 

AGE 

Time of Death Name Years Months Days 

Oct. 29, 1848. Jacob Dautrich 68 7 8 

Dec. I, 1848. Sarah Miller i g 18 

Feb. 23, 1849. Emma Eyrich 12 o 9 

Mar. 15, 1849. Catharine Bower 68 10 2 

Mar. 31, 1849. Anna Maria Gerhart 66 2 16 

Apr. 20, 1849. Catharine Roether 3 8 17 

Apr. 26, 1849. Kitty Ann Ruth 21 3 25 

May 12, 1849. Magdal-ene Matternus 34 3 10 

May 15, 1849. Peter Fiant 67 5 3 

July 17, 1849. David Reifsnyder 68 3 2 

Aug. 20,. 1849. Rebecca Weaver o 6 20 

Oct. 20, 1849. Cecelia Henrietta Gerhart o 5 23 

Nov. 24, 1849. Wm. Miller il 7 27 

Dec. II, 1849. P'eter Faust 61 7 II 

Apr. 26, 1850. Catharine Graul 11 8 28 

Apr. 30, 1850. Susannah Malinda Matthias 097 

Aug. 20, 1850. Ellmira Rebecca Werner i 5 22 

Sept. 19, 1850. George Saylor Klopp i 5 25 

Sept. 21, 1850. Henry Matternus 71 10 3 

Sept. 22, 1850. Richard Klopp 39 o 25 

Sept. 27, 1850. John Klopp 3 11 12 

Sept. 29, 1850. Margaret Schaeffer 69 11 24 

Oct. 31, 1850. Henry ]\Iatthias 35 i 16 

D-ec. 10, 1850. Catharine Gruber 59 8 10 

Jan. 13, 1851. John Henry Matternus 250 

Feb. 26, 1851. Jestina Reifsnyder ^t, 7 7 

Ivlar. 30, 1851. Franklin Werner 4 6 9 

Apr. 6, 1851. Elniira Staudt o i 18 

May 3, 1851. Hannah Gockley 6 6 18 

May 28, 185 1. Wm. Fisher Bertram 12 o 15 

May 30, 1851. John Henry Franklin Himmelreich. . . 2 10 17 

June r, 1851. Maria Spengler jt, 2 22 

June 24, 1851. Elizabeth Brun-er 62 o 3 

Aug. 12, 1851. Valeria Agnes Fisher 223 

Aug. 14, 1851. Franklin Jefferson Eyrich o 10 22 

Aug. 21, 1851. Christina Roether 83 o 17 

Aug. 21, 1851. Daniel Lerch 58 7 27 

Aug. 30, 1851. Charles Roether 6 o 15 

Aug. 31, 1851. Maria Magdalene Fisher 56 11 11 

Sept. 4, 1851. Ellen Sharman 30 4 27 

Sept, 5, 185 1. Catharine Sohl 23 2 22 

Sept. 20, 185 1. John Ruth 78 2 27 

Sept, 28, 1851, Eva Gockley 66 11 17 

Oct. 18, 185 1. Daniel Reider 31 9 22 

Oct. 26, 185 1, Mary Ann Schaeffer 14 8 o 



274 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

AGE 
Time of Death Name Years Months Days 

Nov. 10. 1851. Susannah Reider 2 7 23 

Nov. 24, 1851. Anna Gerhart 12 8 10 

Dec. 2, 1851. Isaac Gerhart 6 o 22 

Dec. 19, 1851. Peter Gerhart 78 2 6 

Jan. 6, 1852. Isaac Paff 5 2 28 

Mar. 12, 1852. Catharine Stiely 72 8 13 

Mar. 26, 1852. SuHvan W-erner i 9 13 

Apr. 7, 1852. Sarah Ann Jane Werner 5 7 23 

Apr. 13, 1852. Leonard Ruth 56 9 26 

Apr. 19, 1852. David M. Wenrich S I I 

Apr. 26, 1852. Emma Sarah Gerhart i S IS 

May 22, 1852. Kitty Bertram 7 O 8 

May 24, 1852. Daniel Lamm 21 9 14 

June 27, 1852. Benneville Faff 33 9 28 

Aug. 5, 1852. Isaac Beyer 45 2 7 

Aug. 17, 1852. John Wenrich 34 8 9 

Sept. 15, 1852. Kitty Hain 16 1 9 

Sept. 17, 1852. Angeline Stief 23 2 25 

Jan. 4, 1853. Isaac Scha-effer 47 10 16 

Jan. 17, 1853. John Gerhart 74 5 2 

Jan. 25, 1853. Reuben Stiely 31 3 o 

Jan. 27, 1853. Maria Anna Bernett 15 7 9 

Feb. 5. 1853. Magdalene Dautrich 80 o o 

Feb. 16, 1853. Jacob Faust 53 9 4 

Mar. 3, 1853. Michael Fisher 64 5 il 

Mar. 6, 1853. Lewis Schlott 18 5 11 

Mar. II, 1853. Franklin Stiely 5 11 19 

Mar. 14, 1853. John Strunk 54 2 10 

Apr. 5, 1853. Maria Wenrich 36 o 17 

Sept. 13, 1853. Margaret Lerch 3 9 19 

Sept. 18, 1853. Isaac Hain 3;^ 4 27 

S-ept. 28, 1853. Magdalene Stiely 60 o o 

Oct. 21, 1853. Allen Himmelreich i o 27 

Oct. 30, 1853. Lewis Himmelreich o 8 4 

Jan. 15, 1854. Conrad Staudt 21 o 10 

Jan. 16, 1854. Adam Spohn 43 10 15 

Feb. 7, 1854. Elizabeth Boyer 82 o o 

Feb. 7, 1854. Emma Kintzer o 10 23 

Feb. 10, 1854. Catharine Gerhart 77 8 6 

Mar. 18, 1854. Anna Elizabeth Sallade o il 8 

Mar. 19, 1854. Thems Elizabeth Weiant o 3 6 

Apr. 12, 1854. H-enry Zacharias Zohl I 3 I9 

Apr. 25, 1854. Peter Staudt 10 8 3 

June 18, 1854. Sophia Shearer 28 7 16 

July 3, 1854. Esther Sheeler 47 3 3 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 275 

AGE 

Time of Death Name Years Months Days 

July 13, 1854. John Renninger 35 o o 

July 25, 1854. Magdalena Fisher 91 II 12 

July 25, 1854. Christina Miller 53 9 18 

July 25, 1854. Isaac Boyer 2 2 21 

July 29, 1854. Sarah Klopp o 9 lO 

Aug. 3, 1854. Emma Eyrich I 10 24 

Aug. 5, 1854. Jared Stiely 24 I 5 

Aug. 6, 1854. Isaac Stiely 9 3 26 

Aug. 6. 1854. Pet«r Stief o 8 I 

Aug. 7, 1854. Kitty Klopp 2 2 1 1 

Aug. 8, 1854. David Stiely 4 3 1*5 

Aug. 8, 1854. Kitty Stiely i 4 3 

Aug. 8, 1854. Matilda Bohn i? o 22 

Aug. 10, 1854. Maria Ann Bohn 14 7 3 

Aug. 15, 1854. Emma Miller 3 5 3 

Aug. 17, 1854. Frank Yoh 5 I 15 

Aug. 19, 1854. Albert Werner 3 3 18 

Aug. 22, 1854. Elmira Bohn 2 6 23 

Aug. 23, 1854. Ephia Kitty Werner 223 

Aug. 27, 1854. Joseph Werner 48 4 26 

Aug. 28, 1854. Amanda Catharine Bechtel i 3 2 

Aug. 31, 1854. Benjamin Hain Huyett 2 6 24 

Aug. 31, 1854. Henry Harrison Shearer o 8 12 

Sept. 2, 1854. Henry Isaac Hain I 2 18 

Sept. 4, 1854. John Fisher 79 5 ^^ 

Sept. 6, 1854. Samuel Staudt 2 6 22 

Sept. 6, 1854. Elvina Simon 22 5 

Sept. 7, 1854. Elizabeth Goodhard 24 7 4 

Sept. 8, 1854. Anna Maria Miller 2 2 I 

Sept. 9, 1854. Clara Rebecca Klopp 226 

Sept. 15, 1854. Elizab-eth Bohn 60 O 

Sept. 15, 1854. Emmaline Staudt 6 9 ll 

Sept. 20, 1854. Sarah Werner 18 4 17 

Sept. 29, 1854. Catharine Ruth 51 i 8 

Oct. 4, 1854. Henry Mell 77 8 l 

Oct. 26, 1854. Henry Simon 2 2 25 

Nov. 10, 1854. Michael Ruth S3 II lO 

Nov. 24, 1854. John Daniel Lerch 24 ll 8 

Nov. 26, 1854. Emma Keim 2 2 15 

Jan. 20, 1855. Maria Ruth 37 5 3 

Jan. 21, 1855. Wm. Staudt o 5 5 

Feb. 13. 1855. Henry Kohl 2 I 21 

Mar. 7, 1855. Isabella Fox 12 ll 5 

Mar. 9, 1855. David Samuel Dunkelberger i I o 

Mar. 12, 1855. Isaac Daniel H-erner 3 3 13 



276 ST. JOH^^s (hain's) reformed church 

AGE 

Time of Death Name Years Months Days 

Mar. 28, 1855. Catharine Anna Faust i 4 16 

Mar. 30, 1855. Conrad Kohl 27 5 14 

Apr. 29, 1855. John Hassler 69 o 17 

June 22, 1855. Wm. Ruth 42 3 23 

July 16, 1855. Henry Benkley 61 10 o 

July 20, 1855. Emma Elizabeth Goldman o 11 5 

Sept. 2, 1855. Franklin Schaeffer 2 4 o 

S-ept. 19, 1855. Albert Barlet I o 26 

Nov. 25, 1855. Levi Miller 15 4 7 

Dec. 27, 1855. James Ludwig o 2 16 

Jan. 13, 1856. Maria Moyer 36 10 7 

Jan. 20, 1856. R'ebecca Schaeffer 19 7 8 

Jan. 26, 1855. Sarah Yoder 26 11 21 

Jan. 27, 1856. Richard Schauer 18 8 21 

Jan. 29, 1856. Susannah Schaeffer 2 2 9 

Feb. 18, 1856. Mary Spengler 26 3 5 

Apr. 18, 1856. Mary Agnes Moyer 3 24 

May 25, 1856. Ellenor Catharine Schaeffer 78 i 28 

May 28, 1856. Caroline Diehl 19 o 13 

July 10, 1856. Sarah Hassler 12 3 6 

Sept. 16, 1856. Elizabeth Gernant "/}, I 20 

Oct. I, 1856. Sarah Dills-er 35 o o 

Dec. 28, 1856. Emma Barbara Shearer 7 2 o 

Dec. 28, 1856. Catharine Shearer i 5 8 

Jan. 4, 1857, Catharine Saylor 54 3 17 

Feb. 6, 1857. Rebecca Ney 4 14 

Feb. 14, 1857. Sarah Fisher 3 4 12 

Apr. 22, 1857. Ellen Shauer 26 10 2 

May I, 1857. Daniel Faust 79 10 18 

May 5, 1857. John Sohl 2 II 28 

May 25, 1857. Levi Hassler 5 3 15 

Jun-e 23, 1857. Rebecca Miller 23 4 o 

June 28, 1857. Samuel Peter Ruth 4 3 22 

June 29, 1857. Benjamin Hain 68 9 II 

Aug. 20, 1857. Mary Ellen Goodhard 4 7 16 

Sept. 13, 1857. Miranda Stiely O 7 15 

Sept. 24, 1857. Sarah Jane Faust 22 2 10 

Nov. 20, 1857. Charles Reber 6 9 25 

Jan. 9, 1858. Mollie Miltimore 26 3 19 

Feb. 4, 1858. Lucy Ann Mohr i 10 25 

Feb. 17, 1858. Anna Maria Miller 80 3 12 

Apr. 3, 1858. Thomas Rams-ey 20 o 29 

Apr. 7, 1858. Rose Ann Good 3 5 18 

Apr. 10, 1858. Adam Samuel Schaeffer i 7 18 

June 2, 1858. Catharine Hassler 63 S 27 



ST. John's (hains) reformed church. 277 

AGE 

Time of Death Name Years Months Days 

June 2, 1858. Franklin Pierce Ludwig 5 8 I 

June 29, 1858. Franklin Pierce Ruth 449 

Sept. ID. 1858. Ellen Miller ...37 10 9 

Sept. 14, 1858. Lemon Fry 3 6 9 

Oct. 7, 1858. Valeria Scha-effer 3 i 24 

Oct. 8, 1858. Emma Seigfried i 6 

Oct. 22, 1858. Elias Fisher 49 5 I3 

Nov. 5, 1858. Eliza Ann Hain 4 5 12 

Nov. 12, 1858. Catharine Weitzel 76 3 4 

Jan. 20, 1859. Caroline Schaeffer 31 7 21 

Jan. 23, 1859. Daniel Faust 48 6 19 

Feb. 10, 1859. H enry Fox 72 3 2 

Mar. 31, 1859. Ann Elizabeth Wahl I 2 26 

Apr. 8, 1859. Charles Adam Eyrich o 7 29 

Apr. 21, 1859. Catharine Bergman 25 9 24 

May 4, 1859. Anna Maria Eyrich 17 5 3 

May 25, 1859. Ann Elizabeth Matternes 79 6 5 

May 27, 1859. G-eorge Reifsnyder 73 4 ^3 

June II, 1859. Catharine Hain 63 3 5 

July 19. 1859. Franklin Glass O 6 5 

July 25, 1859. Rebecca Glass 2 6 7 

Sept. 9. 1859. Daniel Bergman o 4 27 

Oct. 5, 1859. Ellenora Bertram 51 5 O 

Oct. 25, 1859. Benjamin Peter Hain 277 

Nov. 17, 1859. Anna Maria Ruth S3 o 8 

Dec. 14, 1859. Solome Sharman 12 3 21 

Feb. 19, i860. Sabastion Hassler 76 7 

Apr. 5, i860. Maria Anna Strunk 20 il 17 

Apr. 7, i860. Wm. Walace Ruth o 9 4 

May 10, i860. Kate Reb-ecca Strunk 036 

May 27, i860. Joseph Miller 46 o o 

June IS, i860. Reuben Leininger Fox 19 9 3 

July 29, i860. Richard Smith 3 10 29 

Sept. 4, i860. Ellen Kittyann Ruth I 9 lO 

Sept. 7. i860. Elizabeth Mell 79 o 

Oct. 10, i860. Anna Maria Fidler 71 o 16 

Oct. II, i860. Peter Hain 57 7 i 

Oct. 13, i860. Sarah Kintzer i 9 6 

Oct. 18, i860. Joseph Scha-effer 44 11 14 

Oct. 22, i860. Rebecca Seitzinger 3 2 o 

Oct. 28, i860. John David Eyrich 7 o 25 

Nov. IS, i860. Joseph Stetler 85 3 29 

Dec. 13, i860. Precilla Elizabeth Barlett II I 26 

Dec. 21, i860. Catharine Ulrich 60 7 12 

Jan. 24, 1861. Mary Murray 29 9 7 



278 ST. John's (haik's) refoemzd church. 

AGE 
Time of Death Name Years Months Days 

Feb. 26, 1861. Susannah Faust 76 3 26 

Mar. 6, 1861. Wm. Hain 74 10 I 

Mar. 24, 1861. Wm. Moy^r 21 i lO 

Apr. 3, 1861. John Klopp 20 4 3 

Apr. II. 1861. Elizabeth Hain 72 5 26 

Apr. 18, 1861. Milton Gernand Faust i n 17 

May 4, 1 861. Catharine Lerch 61 9 16 

May 9, 1861. Daniel M. Staudt 70 4 5 

May 22, 1861. Elizabeth Catharine Reifsnyder 77 4 14 

May 30, i86x. Catharine Fanny Binkley 2 9 11 

July 26, 1861. Wm. Betz 2 10 20 

Aug. 9, 1861. Lovina Becker 43 2 14 

Aug. 14, 1861. Philip Bohn 80 4 17 

Aug. 18, 1861. John Frank Keim 4 o 21 

Aug. 22, 1861. Fayett Leah Ellen Hell-er o 9 lO 

Aug. 30, 1861. John George Huyett 470 

Sept. 3, 1861. Emma Smith 9 4 27 

Sept. 25, 1861. Jacob Yoder 69 2 26 

Oct. 6, 1861. Maria Rebecca Yoder i li 19 

Oct. IS, 1861. Anna Maria Keim 263 

Nov. 8, 1861. Maria Ann Strunk i 7 17 

Nov. 9, 1861. Hannah Hassler 20 I 19 

Nov. 13, 1861. Abraham Boyer 57 7 4 

Nov. 17, 1861. Catharine Latshaw 8 ll 7 

Nov. 19, 1861. Hannah Isabella Stitzel 3 2 25 

Nov. 30, 1861. Ada C-elisa Gaul 4 8 23 

Dec. 6, 1861. Nathan Wm. Gaul 2 7 24 

Dec. II, 1861. Emma Susannah Reifsnyder 3 7 

Dec. 16, 1861. David Yoder 11 10 2 

Dec. 18, 1861. Mary Catharine Stief 3 4 25 

Dec. 22, 1 861. Rebecca Strieker 14 5 26 

Dec. 30, 1861. John Mohr 10 11 28 

Jan. 24, 1862. John Wm. Schaefifer 89 7 2 

Feb. 2, 1862. Amanda Marks 19 8 13 

Feb. 5, 1862. Emma Phillips 12 i 26 

Feb. 14, 1862. David Dani-el Dunkelberger 3 11 27 

Feb. 16. 1862. Sarah Yoh 29 7 23 

Feb. 19, 1862. Catharine Ruth 30 7 25 

Mar. 5, 1862. Charles Martin Ruth .' 147 

Mar. 5, 1862. Emmaline Hassler 3 9 19 

Mar. 18, 1862. Michael Ruth 23 4 13 

Mar. 21, 1862. Geo. Seltzer Ruth o 7 il 

Mar. 24, 1862. Daniel Peifer 54 10 I 

Mar. 29, 1862. Caroline Doll 4 I 26 

Mar. 30, 1862. John Sabastian Gerhart 3 I 5 



ST. John's (hain's) refoemed church. 279 

AGE 

Time of Death Name Years Months Days 

Apr. ID, 1862. Catharine Rebecca B'ctz o 10 11 

Apr. 17, 1862. Sarah Zeller 18 10 3 

Apr. 25, 1862. Henry Mell 12 3 I 

Apr. 25, 1862. Franklin Werner o I 9 

Apr. 29, 1862. Levi Koch , 6 3 14 

May II, 1862. John Adam Wenrich S 7 20 

May 14, 1862. David Spohn 6 4 27 

May IS, 1862. George Peter Gaul 092 

June 13, 1862. John Madeira 42 6 23 

June 29, 1862. Sarah Whitmoyer 62 8 5 

July 2, 1862. Andrew Sharman 13 7 18 

Aug. 5, 1862. Daniel Hain 75 2 o 

Aug. 13, 1862. Benneville Gerhart 17 il 14 

Aug. 21, 1862. Samuel Gerhart 3 5 27 

Aug. 31, 1862. Sarah Ann Gerhart 4 8 27 

Sept. 10, 1862. James Gerhart 2 li 15 

Sept. 20, 1862. Levi Roether 22 6 7 

Oct. 15, 1862. Catharine Schaeffer 21 9 20 

Oct. IS, 1862. Mary Fyett Himm'clreich O 8 23 

Oct. 22, 1862. Catharine Stiely 33 i 4 

Oct. 29, 1862. Anna Margaret Strunk 62 8 22 

Nov. 16, 1862. Adam Gerhart o 10 2 

Nov. 30, 1862. Rose Roether 2 8 20 

Dec. 12, 1862. Sarah Margaret Focht 506 

Dec. 18, 1862. Catharine Louisa Focht 236 

Dec. 21, 1862. Elvina Holl 16 o 29 

Dec. 21, 1862. Anna Maria Lerch 57 4 i 

Dec. 24, 1862. Wm. Wallace Faust 10 7 11 

Dec. 26, 1862. Reuben Keim 31 7 19 

Jan. 18, 1863. Anna Maria Ruth 67 8 14 

Jan. 21, 1863. Mary Ann Bohn 38 2 25 

Feb. 14, 1863. Emma Eyrich o 8 29 

Feb. 27, 1863. Leah Sophy Ney I 9 18 

Feb. 28, 1863. Sarah Catharine Bohn 16 2 10 

Mar. I, 1863. Samuel Alfred Stiely 8 9 11 

Mar. I, 1863. Clara May Anna Goodhard 327 

Mar. 25, 1863. Samuel Milton Foltz 2 6 o 

Apr. 17, 1863. Amelia Bohn 20 7 12 

Apr. 22, 1863. Adam Staudt o 4 o 

Apr. 26. 1863. Henry Augustus Paff 3 6 18 

May 6, 1863. Kitty Ann Rhein 28 8 24 

May II, 1863. George Ellsworth Staudt i 2 4 

May 19, 1863. Sarah Maria Reber 2 2 23 

Jun-e 8, 1863: David Bucks 46 o 26 

June 10, 1863. Henry Sohl I 7 29 



280 ST. John's Chain's) reformed church. 

AGE 

Time of Death Name Years Months Days 

June 30, 1863. John George Bechtel T] 7 29 

July 14, 1863. Eli Fiant 45 7 23 

July 17, 1863. John Greims 6 3 6 

Aug. 13, 1863. Charles Edward Miller 7 29 

Sept. 8, 1863. Catharine Smith o 7 28 

Sept. 12, 1863. Maria Fox 69 o o 

Sept. 25, 1863. Julian Anna Fisher i 3 10 

Sept. 26, 1863. Sabastian Miller Newman 061 

Oct. 14, 1863. Emma Miranda Ruth 7 6 18 

Oct. 16, 1863. John P-eter Hain 3 7 il 

Nov. 25, 1863. John Henry Peifer S 10 14 

Jan. 18,1864. John Bechtel 75 2 15 

Jan. 25, 1864. Salome Stichler 68 11 13 

Feb. 18, 1864. John Greth 61 o 5 

Feb. 21, 1863. Martin Albert Klopp 3 4 14 

Feb. 25, 1863. Anna Ruth 31 o 10 

Apr. I, 1864. Kitty Agnes Spayd 3 3 18 

Apr. 26, 1864. John Yoh 66 3 22 

May 4, 1864. James Ruth 39 6 20 

May 13, 1864. Henry Miller 82 O 

May 16, 1864. Sarah Hassler 60 11 28 

May 24, 1864. Reuben Ruth i 10 19 

May 27, 1864. Dani-el Ried 20 5 5 

June 10, 1864. Anna Elizabeth Fisher 7 8 16 

Aug. 24, 1864. Catharine Seitzinger 47 6 25 

Sept. 7, 1864. Kate Bender i 4 3 

Sept. 23, 1864. John Stiely 20 2 15 

Oct. 21, 1864. Richard Bauer 18 o 26 

Dec. 27, 1864. Henry Faust 81 2 25 

Jan. 9, 1865. John A. Hain "Ji 4 29 

Jan. 19, 1865. Caroline Texter 38 3 21 

Jan. 25, 1865. Agnes Sarah Ann Greth 2 i 26 

Feb. 16, 1865. John Bertram },6 4 24 

Mar. 8, 1865. Anna Hain 70 6 i 

Mar. 12, 1865. Sarah Ann Hiester 41 8 27 

Mar. 28, 1865. John Stitzel 18 9 16 

Apr. 19,1865. Catharine Good 18 2 23 

June 16, 1865. Wm. Werner ()Z 5 27 

June 24, 1865. Adam Fisher i 4 n 

July 27, 1865. Dianah Weaver S3 li 18 

Sept. 9, 1865. Sarah Staudt 36 5 14 

Sept. 13, 1865. Emanuel B. Staudt 23 5 24 

Sept. 25, 1865. Barbara Amelia Shepp 29 9 18 

Oct. I, 1865. Mary Sophia Brechtbill 4 * 8 29 

Oct. 3, 1865. John Andrew Matthias..^. 21 9 19 



ST John's (haijs's) reformed church. 281 

AGE 

Time of Death Name Years Months Days 

Oct. 24, 1865. Jacob Strimk 23 8 19 

Dec. 9, 1865. Wm. Charles Ruth 2 o 22 

Feb. 2, 1866. Kate Caroline Weiant ■ i 3 18 

Feb. 4, 1866. Sabastian Gerhart 80 o 25 

Feb. 7, 1866. Richard Greth 33 5 15 

Mar. 12, 1866. Maria Ruth 47 3 10 

Apr. 19, 1866. Richard Fisher 29 6 I 

June 15, 1866. John Ulrich 37 9 27 

July 24, 1866. Eva Werner 57 9 12 

Aug. II, 1866. Henry August Kerper 26 ll I 

Aug. 17, 1866. Polly Latshaw 50 2 S 

Aug. 25, 1866. John Summerfield Goodhard o 7 28 

Aug. 26, 1866. Michael Schaeffer 69 2 13 

S'ept. 4, 1866. Alice Louisa Stitzel 4 I I 

Sept. 12, 1866. Reily Fisher 2 o 29 

Oct. 8, 1866. Catharine Faust 72 7 18 

Oct. 10,1866. Joanna Werner 41 11 o 

Nov. 5, 1866. Samuel Fisher 2 7 9 

Dec. 28, 1866. Elizabeth Charlotte Hain 79 o 12 

Mar. 16, 1867. Maria Eyrich 47 3 26 

Mar. 27, 1867. George Daniel Greth.. 2 8 20 

Apr. 20, 1867. Catharine Yoh 68 10 22 

May I, 1867. Eva Anna Gockley 23 9 5 

June 26, 1867. Jacob Koch 42 10 9 

June 30, 1867. Rebecca Yoh 35 6 17 

July 25, 1867. John D. Reed 59 7 12 

Aug. 21, 1867. David Stitzel 10 4 22 

Sept. 7, 1867. Mary Strunk 24 6 29 

Oct. 31, 1867. Benjamin Hain 82 5 4 

INov. 28, 1867. Josua Ruth 44 i 29 

Dec. 19, 1867. Daniel Weitzel 81 8 25 

Jan. 6, 1868. John Savior 74 2 17 

Feb. 17, 1868. Mary Sti'ely 68 3 12 

Feb. 20, 1868. Elizabeth Ruth 71 5 s 

F-eb. 27, 1868. Levi Yoh 25 9 9 

Feb. 27, 1868. Wm. Fry 3 o 15 

Apr. 3, 1868. Wm. Peter Himmelreich 3 11 25 

Apr. 14, 1868. Daniel Bucks 75 5 22 

Apr. 14, 1868. Daniel Lerch 69 4 12 

May 5, 1868. John Beecher 21 6 3 

May 30, 1868. Margaret Bucks 73 7 22 

Sept. 8, 1868. Catharine Arnold 69 S 16 

Nov. 8, 1868. Henrietta Faust 31 5 il 

INov. 20, 1868. Abby Fidler 19 3 . o 

Nov. 22, 1868. John Bechtel 46 10 16 

D-ec. 18, 1868. Sallie Rebecca Mell 368 

Jan. 2, 1869. Sophia Richard 31 3 18 

19 



282 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

AGE 
Tim© of Death Name Years Months Days 

Feb. i8, 1869. Adam Yoh 35 5 28 

Mar. 24, 1869. John Yohn 25 i I 

Apr. 2, 1869. Leah Ruth 76 7 24 

Apr. 4, 1869. Sarah Ann Fisher 24 5 18 

Apr. 12, 1869. Reily Bender i o 13 

May 14, 1869. Sarah Maria Staudt 3 4 27 

May 19, 1869. Joseph Faust 63 I 28 

May 28, 1869. Daniel Fisher 72 7 27 

June 22, 1869. Magdalene Boyer 59 27 

July 5, 1869. Eliza Kelchner o 4 28 

Aug. 8, 1869. Adam Gerhart 48 7 22 

Oct. 2, 1869. Anna Gerhart o 7 9 

Nov. I, 1869. Sarah Amanda Hassler 7 6 24. 

Nov. 21, 1869. Kate Maria Sloat 06 i 

Nov. 24, 1869. Josua Barl-ett 74 9 iS 

Nov. 28, 1869. Aaron Krick Staudt o 8 28 

Dec. 8, 1869. Joseph Kelchner 65 8 18 

Jan. 4, 1870. Jonathan Bertram 70 10 29 

Jan. 31, 1870. Elizabeth Eyrich 69 3 o 

Feb. 16, 1870. Susannah Himmelreich 28 7 6 

Feb. 17, 1870. Kittiann Artz o 11 28 

Feb. 21, 1870. Sarah Coleman 64 6 25. 

Mar. 6, 1870. Benneville Ruth 49 3 24 

Mar. II, 1870. Lemon Fry 9 7 12 

Mar. 20, 1870. Wilson Schaeffer I 5 14 

Mar. 22, 1870. Henry Reedy 88 10 13 

Apr. 3, 1870. Elizabeth Sell 26 8 12^ 

Apr. 3, 1870. Edwin James Ruth S 5 12 

Apr. 6, 1870. Maria Re-edy 81 5 a 

Apr. 19, 1870. Michael Seitzinger 83 i 3 

May I, 1870. Lizzize Maria Wenrich o li 2 

May 12, 1870. Katie Ann Brechtbill 3 3 25 

May 19, 1870. Daniel Staudt o 8 14 

June 19, 1870. Charles Jonathan Swartz 2 2 19 

June 20, 1870. Hannah Guldin 82 11 15 

July 12, 1870. Maria Amanda Miller 15 10 6 

Sept. 9, 1870. Rose Ann Zeller i i 18 

Sept. 12, 1870. John Adam Weitz'cl 6 11 13 

Oct. 6, 1870. Susan Elizabeth Ludwig 052- 

Oct. 7, 1870. Peter Horn 68 2 3 

Nov. 12, 1870. Jacob Bechtel i i 20 

Nov. 17, 1870. Benjamin Michael 65 o o- 

Nov. 23, 1870. Benjamin Gerhart 66 4 26' 

Dec. II, 1870. Martin Peifer y6 4 11 

Jan. 3, 1871. Luke Hain 3 5 9 

Jan. 5, 1871. Eva Ann Hain i 5 5 

Jan. 22, 1871. Samuel Michael 66 5 o 

Feb. 7, 1871. Anna Maria Sell 21 o 11 

F-eb. 12, 1871. Esther Mell 86 3 10 

Mar. I, 1871. Isaac Whitmoyer 53 i 5 

Mar. 9, 1871. David Beecher Greth 16 o 28 

Apr. 4, 1871. Emma Catharine Spears 15 10 27 

Apr. 18, 1871. Isaac Goldman 45 8 4 

May 2, 1871. Charles Alexandre Spears 4 5 25 

June IS, 1871. Catharine Lamm . .^ 68 7 19; 

July 2, 1871. Caroline Gerhart 46 6 15 




REV. WM. F. P. DAVIS. 



Fifth Period— 1871-1883. 



Rev. William F. P. Davis. 

Mr. Davis was born in Paradise township, York county, Pa., 
a rural district in the southeastern part of this state, October 1, 
1831. He was the son of John and Isabella Davis, the latter a 
daughter of the late Rev. Frederick William Vandersloot, and 
granddaughter of one of the earliest ministers of the Reformed 
Church in this country, of the same name — a sister, accordingly, 
of the Revs. Frederick William and F. Edward Vandersloot, and 
aunt of the late Rev. J. S. Vandersloot, son of the Rev. F. Edward, 
and a cousin of Mr. Davis. She was also a granddaughter, on her 
mother's side, of the Rev. Philip Reinhold Pauli, for many years 
pastor of the Reformed church in the city of Reading, Pa. — the 
father of the brethren Revs. William and Charles Augustus Pauli 
— her uncles, who, for many successive years, exercised their 
ministry in the city of Reading and vicinity — the former as suc- 
cessor to his venerable father. Mr. Davis was accordingly a di- 
rect descendent of both the Pauli and the Vandersloot families, 
so loiig and so prominently represented in the ministry of the 
Reformed Church of this country. 

Mr. Davis was baptized, in infancy, by his maternal uncle, 
the Rev. F. Edward Vandersloot, and subsequently catechised 
and confirmed by the Rev. Daniel Ziegler. D. D., and received as 
a communicant member of the Stra?hers church, in York county, 
Pa. In early life already he felt himself powerfully drawn 
towards the work of the holy ministry, so largely represented by 
his ancestors, but was prevented from entering the sacred office 
for want of means to prosecute his studies necessary to qualify 
him for the work. He learned the trade of a saddler and spent 
a number of .years in this occupation. In this way he sought to 
acquire the means necessary for the prosecution of his literary 
and theological studies. He commenced his preparatory course 
in the excellent High School or Academy kept for many years 
and successfully presided over by the late Prof. George W. Ruby, 
Ph. D.. in York, Pa. Subsequently he entered Franklin and 
Marshall College, at Lancaster, Pa., where he graduated in 1861, 
after which he entered the Theological Seminary of the Reformed 
Church, then located at Mercersburg, Pa., and completed his 
studies in the same in 1863. During his student life he was in 
the habit of working with the farmers in the vicinity of Lancas- 
ter, many of whom spoke of him with respect as an industrious 
and skilful laborer. His excellent character and conduct made a 



284 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

very favorable impreasion on the minds of these simple-hearted 
and unsophisticated tillers of the soil. They saw that a student, 
devoted to science and literature, possessed at the same time both 
the requisite will and capacity to engage in useful manual labor. 

In the spring of 1863 Mr. Davis was licensed by the Zion'a 
Classis, and during the same year ordained and installed as pas- 
tor of the Abbottstown or New Oxford charge in Adams county, 
Pa. This first charge he served faithfully and with success for a 
period of about nine years. After the death of his relative, the 
Rev. Charles Augustus Pauli, in the fall of 1871, Mr. Davis be- 
came his successor in the Sinking Spring charge, in Berks county, 
Pa., then composed of five congregations, namely Sinking Spring, 
Hain's, Yocum's, Kissinger's and St. John's at Hamburg. Sev- 
eral of these congregations he subsequently resigned and had the 
charge reconstructed. He served his people faithfully, and, as a 
consequence, was highly respected and loved by them. In sev- 
eral of the congregations he was particularly successful in gather- 
ing in members, and thus ac^ding to the numerical strength of 
the charge. His preaching was of a high order — practical and 
popular. He preached the Gospel in its purity, excellence and 
saving power; and his efforts were crowned with signal success. 
He officiated in both the English and German languages — using 
them with equal facility, accuracy and effect. Taken altogether, 
Mr. Davis was one of our best and most successful pastors, sin- 
cerely devoted to the spiritual welfare of his numerous parish- 
ioners, and well deserving of their grateful remembrance. 

Mr. Davis was married to Miss Ellen E. Myers, of York, Pa., 
October 22, 1863. They had ten children, seven of whom — five 
sons and two daughters — survived their sainted father. Three of 
the children preceded him to the eternal world. 

Mr. Davis was a heavy-built man, of robust constitution and 
general good health. He was, however, predisposed to apoplexy. 
As far back as the 12th of March, 1881, he had an attack of this 
kind, from which, however, he soon recovered sufficiently to en- 
able him to attend to the duties of his calling. On the 21st of 
February, 1883, he had a second attack, from which he never 
fully recovered. Still, although partially disabled, he continued 
to attend to his pastoral duties, but not without considerable ef- 
fort and inconvenience. At length he was so much debilitated 
that he could scarcely conduct the services of the sanctuary. A 
few weeks prior to his decease he told his congregations that he 
needed at least three months' rest, and, as advised by his phvsi- 
cians, entire freedom from clerical duties. By that time he 
hoped to be able to see whether he could further serve his con- 
gregations or not. He was advised to take a voyage to Europe, 
and on the day preceding his death he completed his arrange- 
ments for the proposed trip. Shortly before midnight on the 
10th of June he had a third attack of the fatal disease. He lay 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 285 

in an unconscious state until the next morning, Monday, June 
11, 1883, when, between 5 and 6 o'clock, in the bosom of hi& 
family, at Reading, Pa., Brother Davis gently fell asleep in Je- 
sus, aged 51 years, 8 months and 10 days. His funeral took 
place on Thursday following, at 1 p. m. The services were held 
in St. Paul's Reformed church, at Reading, of which the family 
were members. A large number of the members of the several 
churches which Brother Davis served were present to testify their 
love and attachment to their esteemed pastor. Some forty or 
fifty TTiinisters of different denominations were also present at 
these solemnities, many of whom took part in the same. The 
services at the house were conducted by the Rev. Dr. McCauley. 
The assembled multitude then went to St. Paul's church. Rev. 
Dr. J. O. Miller, of York, Pa , read the Scripture lesson and of- 
fered a prayer in English. He was succeeded by the Rev. Dr. 
Kremer in a German prayer. Rev. Dr. A. S. Leinbach preached 
a German discourse from Rev. 2: 10: "Be thou faithful unto 
death," etc. Rev. Dr. B. Bausman preached an English sermon 
from 2 Tim. 4: 5-8. The Rev. L. K. Evans conducted the ser- 
vices at the grave. The brethren Revs. Henry Mosser, D. B. 
Albright, Thos. C. Leinbach, A. J. Bachman, John H. Leinbach 
and L. D. Steckel acted as pall-bearers. 

Beautiful and affecting was the presence of so large a number 
of members of the pastoral charge of Brother Davis to testify 
their extreme sorrow, and bear testimony to the zeal and fidelity 
of their beloved pastor. Beautiful and appropriate, also, was it 
that so large a number of his clerical brethren should be present 
and participate in the solemnities attending the final disposal of 
his mortal remains. It wa°, at the same time, hard to see the 
stricken wife and mother with her seven sorrowing children sit- 
ting beside the open coffin of a beloved husband and a kind 
father, of whom they had been suddenly and unexpectedly de- 
prived. Here was room for the consoling promises of Him who 
is the "Father of the fatherless" and a "Judge of the widow." 
Well is it for us all to remember under such circumstances what 
is written: "Bles=ed are the dead who die in the Lord, from 
henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit — that they may rest from their 
labors, and their woiks do follow them." 

New Addition to the Church. 

After the death of Rev. C. A. Pauli, Rev. Dr. B. Bausman, of 
Reading, rendered assistance by supplying the congregations which 
had been served by Rev. Pauli. 

Rev. Wm. F. P. Davis, who was a relative of Pauli, preached 
in some of the churches vacant, and it soon became apparent that 
he was the selection of the Sinking Spring and Hain's congrega- 
tions. Later an election was held in the five congregations com- 



286 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church 

posing the charge, namely Hain's, Sinking Spring, Yocum's, 
Kissinger's and St. John's at Hamburg. He was duly elected, 
and on March 17, 1872, he preached his introductory sermon at 
Hain's Church. Several of these congregations he subsequently 
resigned and had the charge reconstructed, so that latterly it con- 
sisted of four congregations. 

Rev. Davis soon exerted considerable influence in the con- 
gregation. The church after the remodeling in 1844 needed very 
little attention or repairs, but the time was now at hand when it 
became necessary to repair. In the meantime agitation arose 
against building a new church. A meeting was called and a vote 
taken. A majority voted to repair the church only. The ordi- 
nary seating capacity of the church as then arranged was 428. By 
crowding the aisles 50 or more could be accommodated with seats. 
The agitation after the first meeting took a different aspect, 
changing from a new church to more room by building and addi- 
tion. This soon gained ground, and the consistory refrained 
from making the repairs contemplated at the time the vote was 
taken. In the meantime architect Edward K. Mull was consulted 
and he drew plans to build an annex on the south side, by which 
the seating capacity would be more than doubled. 

In the fall of 1877 a vote was taken which favored the en- 
largement of the church edifice. Subscription lists were circu- 
lated and a building committee selected, consisting of Reuben 
Ruth, Peter L. Hain, Samuel Staudt, Moses Gockley, Tysher 
Stitzel, Edward K. Bohn and Adam G. Lerch. Reuben Ruth 
declined to serve, and John H. Hain was chosen in his stead. 
The committee began to make arrangements at once, to begin 
operations the next spring. In so doing they were opposed by 
those who contended that it was not necessary to build an addi- 
tion. The consistory which was inducted into office after .January 
1, 1878, felt averse to proceed with building operations on ac- 
count of the tense opposition. The matter of proceeding to build 
according to the plans of Mr. Mull was then on Saturday after- 
noon, March 16, 1878, put to a final vote and carried by a ma- 
jority of 40 votes. 

On Tuesday morning, April 19, the first ground was broken 
for the foundation of the new addition. On this occasion be- 
tween thirty and forty people participated. From that time on 
the work progressed with good will and perfect harmony. 

After the delivery of the historical address the corner-stone 
was laid May 26, 1878, with the usual ceremonies by the pastor, 
Rev. W. F. P. Davis, who was assisted by Rev. Dr. Theodore Ap- 
pel, Prof.Wm. Reily, Rev. A. S. Leinbach and Rev. D. E. Schoed- 
ler. The following articles were placed in the corner-stone: A 
Bible, hymn book of the Reformed Church, Heidelberg Cate- 
chism, German and English Reformed Church almanacs, copies 
of "Reading Eagle. " "Daily Eagle," and "Gazette and Demo- 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 287 

crat." The following coins, all of the current year: Gold dol- 
lar, silver trade dollar, silver dollar (new issue), silver half dol- , 
lar, silver quarter dollar, ten-cent piece, five-cent nickel coin, 
three-cent nickel piece, one-cent piece, a bottle of wine and a 
piece of bread emblematic of the body and blood of Christ, and 
a copy of Rev. Wm. F. P. Davis' historical address. Prof. Wm. 
Reily, of the Palatinate College, Myerstown, Pa., read the morn- 
ing Scriptural lesson; Rev. Dr. Theodore Appel, of Lancaster, 
preached the morning sermon in German from 1 Cor. 3, "For 
other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus 
■Christ." Rev. Reily had selected the same text. JohnW. Ernst 
had charge of the singing. Dr. Schoedler preached in the after- 
noon from Matth. 5: 13. He preached from the pulpit that was 
used in the old church. This pulpit was erected in the grove 
near by. 

DEDICATION OF THE CHURCH. 

Services were held in ihe grove during the building of the 
church. The dimensions of the new church were 50x82i feet. 
The work was continued until finally completed at a cost of more 
than $11,000. .Just before the completion an equinoctial storm 
set in, which delayed the final completion, and the dedication 
•was postponed until Saturday and Sunday, November 16 and 17, 
1878. 

During Saturday Rev. W. F. P. Davis was assisted by Prof. 
Nathan C. Schaeffer, Revs. D. B. Albright, J. W. Steinmetz and 
T. C. Leinbach. The exercises were opened at 11 o'clock by Rev. 
Davis. Rev. Albright preached from Haggai 2: 10 and Prof. 
Schaeffer taking for his text St. Luke 18: 13. 

On Sunday the following clergymen took part: Dr. E. V. 
Gerhart, Dr. .Joseph S. Dubbs, Prof. Nathan C. Schaeffer and 
Rey. D. B. Albright. Dr. Gerhart preached the dedicatory ser- 
mon in the morning at 9 o'clock from the text, St. John 14: 23* 
Rev. Davis conducted the dedicatory services, in which he was 
assisted by the other clergymen present, followed by Dr. Dubbs. 

The services on Sunday afternoon consisted of a sermon by 
Dr. Dubbs from Psalm 48: 12-14. Dr. Gerhart followed in an 
address, which was prompted by Dr. Dubbs' remarks. 

Mr. Nathan Rohrbach, a well-known choir leader of Reading, 
with a choir of about a dozen, assisted by the Hain's choir, gave 
a number of fine selections of music. Mr. Christian Herline, of 
Reading, rendered a number of voluntaries on the organ. 

Subscriptions and contributions were solicited, which for the 
two days amounted to $175. 



Baptisms by Rev. William F. P. Davis. 

1871-1883. 

Dale of Baptism B. 

1872, May 7. Elizabeth, daughter of Edward K. Bohn and Cath- 
arine, born April 19, 1872, Sponsors, Parents. 

1872, Nov. 16. Moses Adam, son of Isaac Bickel and Angeline, born 

May II, 1872. Sponsors, Adam Werner and Mary Werner. 

1873, Mar. 9. Caroline Jacoline, daught-er of Christian Baum and 

Caroline, born Jan. 25, 1873. Sponsors, Parents. 
1873, May II. Eve Madilla, daughter of John G. Body and Sarah, 
born Feb. 18, 1873. Sponsors, Parents. 

1873, Sept. 28. Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Adam Bohn and Susan,. 

born June 2, 1873. Sponsors, Parents. 

1874, Oct. II. Mary Fietta, daughter of Elias Brendle and Kate, born 

July 23, 1874. Sponsors, Joseph Stiely and Elizabeth. 

1875, Feb. 6. John Jacob, son of George Beaver and Anna Maria 

(Epler), born Dec. 24, 1874. Sponsors, Parents. 

1875, Oct. 23. Edwan, son of Edwan K. Bohn and Catharine (Wer- 

ner), born Sept. 18, 1875. Sponsors, Parents. 
187s, Oct. 23. William Frederick, son of Adam Bohn and Susan M.^ 
born Sept. 24, 1875. Sponsors, Parents. 

1876, Mar. 16. John Anthony, son of Levi Beecher and Ellen, born 

Nov. 10, 1875. 
1876, June 3, Aaron, son of Aaron Bohn and Temson Stiely, born 

April 19, 1876. Sponsor, Mother. 
1876, June 3. John Henry, son of Jacob Bechtel and Amanda, born 

Sept. 17, 1875. Sponsors, Augusta Harner and Maria. 
1876, June 4. Jonathan Dani-el, son of Isaac Bickel and Amanda, 

born Sept. i, 1875. Sponsor, Daniel Bickel. 
1876, June 4. George. Epler, son of George H. Beaver and Maria, 

born Mar. 13, 1876. Sponsors, Parents. 
1876, June 5. Walter Peter, son of Henry Binkky and Marj^ born 

Mar. 6, 1876. Sponsors, Parents. 

1876, Sept. 10. Daniel Wilson, son of Adam Bender and Mary, born 

July 23, 1876. Sponsor, Daniel Yoder. 

1877, April 30. Amelia, daughter of Edwan K. Bohn and Catharine, 

born Oct. 8, 1876. Sponsors, Parents. 
1877, Oct. 21. George, son of Jamts R. Beard and Lydia H., born 
July 28, 1877. Sponsor, John A. Weitzel. 



ST. John's (haix's) reformed church. 289 

Date of Baptism 

1877, Dec. 16. Walter Davis, son of Adam L. Bohn and Susan M., 

born Nov. 24, 1877. Sponsor, James Stiely. 
:878, Jan. 13. Howard Davis, son of Franklin G. Bender and Amelia, 

born Dec. 20, 1877. Sponsors, Parents. 
1879, Feb. 9. Oscar B-enjamin, son of Adam Bender and Mary, born 

Nov. 24, 1878. Sponsors, Parents. 

1879, Oct. 19. Eva Rebecca, daughter of James R. Beard and Lydia 

Ann, born July 24, 1879. Sponsors, Parents. 

1880, Sept. 20. Isabella Brown (Adult). 

1880, Sept. 30. Samuel, son of Adam Bender and Mary, born July 7, 

1880. Sponsors, Parents. 

1880, Dec. 12. Charles William, son of Franklin Boyer and Alm-eda, 

born May 8, 1880. Sponsor, William and Sarah Kelchner. 

1881, Jan. 6. Matthew Peter John, son of Jeremiah R. Boyer and 

]\Iatilda, born Nov. 17, 1880. Sponsors, Parents. 
1881, Jan. 23. Philip, son of Adam L. Bohn and Susan M., born 

Dec. 8j 1880. Sponsor, Parents. 
1881, Feb. II. Samuel, son of Samuel B-echtel and Rebecca Stoudt, 

born Dec. 8, 1880. Sponsors, John and Eliza Werner. 
1881, May I. Milton, son of Frank G. Barlet and Sarah, born Jan. 23, 

1881. Sponsors, Parents. 

i88r, Sept. 3. Charles Isaac, son of Isaac Bickel and Angeline, born 
Jan. 3, 1881. Sponsor, Parents. 

1881, Oct. 21. Mary Ann, daughter of John Barnet and Ellen, born 
Sept. 28, 1881. Sponsors, Israel and Mary Ranch. 

1881, Nov. 24. Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Peter F. Boyer and Al- 

meda, born Oct. 15, 1881. Sponsors, Michael and Mary Fisher. 

1882, Aug. 21. Eve Ellephena, daughter of Franklin G. Bender and 
Amelia E., born June 17, 1882. Sponsors, Parents. 

1882, Oct. 6. Lilly Oneda, daughter of Jeremiah Boyer and Matilda, 

born Sept. 25, 1882. Sponsors, Parents. 

1883, May 13. Lloyd, son of James Beard and Lydia, born Dec. 18, 

1882. Sponsors, Parents. 

C. 
1873, Mar. 30. Lillie Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel Charles and 

Ermna, born Jan. 4, 1873. Sponsor, Mother. 
iC;5, April 24. Martin Luther, son of John Coleman and Agnes 

(Keim), born Aug. 12, 1874. Sponsor, Clementine K'cim. 
1876, Aug. 27. Hannah Eve, daughter of John Coleman and Agnes, 

born Feb. 11, 1876. Sponsors, Parents. 
1879, July 27. Laura May, daughter of John Coleman and Agnes, 

born May i, 1879. Sponsor, Mother. 



290 ST. John's Chain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1882, Mar. 10. Reuben William, son of William Cox and Sallie Stoudt, 
born Oct. 21, 1881. Sponsor, Lovina Stoudt. 

D. 

1873, Aug. 31. Henry Daniel, son of William Dunkelberger and Cath- 
arine, born July 11, 1873. Sponsors, Daniel Dunkelberger and 
Catharine. 

1882, April 22. Sallie Grace, daughter of William Dunkelberger and 
Catharine, born Feb. 12, 1882. Sponsor, Sallie Dunkelberger. 

E. 

1872, April 7. William Henry, son of Levi Eveams and Ann, bom 

Jan. 12, 1872. Sponsors, Parents. 
1879, Jan. 15. William Solomon, son of Alfred Epler and Emma, born 

Sept. 5, 1878. Sponsors, Parents. 
1882, Mar. 5. Edwin, son of Samuel Eckenroth and Mary Ann, born 

Aug. 4, 1881. Sponsors, George Kintzer and Ell-en E. 
1882, Oct. 17. Leah Lena, daughter of Milton James Eirich and Katie 

Ann, born July 14, 1882. Sponsors, Parents. 
1882, Nov. I. Alice, daughter of Jacob Ebling and Kate, born Sept. 3, 

1882. Sponsor, Mother. 

F. 

1873, Nov. 22. Eve, daughter of Wellington A. Fisher and Catharine, 

born July 4, 1873. Sponsors, Parents. 

1874, July 19. Cassias Elizabeth, daughter of David Fisher and Sarah, 

born Mar. 13, 1874. 

1875, Aug. 31. George, son of Henry Fiant and Sarah (Ernst), born 

Aug. 12, 1875. Sponsors, Parents. 
1P75, Dec. 19. Katie Mary Ann, daughter of Lewis Frederick and 

Emenak C. (Holl), born Oct. 9, 1875. Sponsors, Peter Holl 

and Catharine. 
1877, Mar. II. Lizzie, daughter of John H. Fincher and Mary, born 

Nov. 2, 1876. Sponsors, Francis B. Krick and Elizabeth. 
1877, May 5. Harry Isaac, son of Lewis Frederick and Emma, born 

Jan. 14, 1877. Sponsors, Isaac Hassler and Sarah. 

1877, July 15. Mary Ann, daughter of David Fisher and Sarah, born 

Feb. 20, 1877. Sponsor, Mother. 

1878, Jan. 27. Charles Elias, son of Henry L. Fiant and Sarah, born 

Dec. I, 1877. Sponsors, Parents. 

1878, May 7. Agnes Julia Ann, daughter of Lewis Frederick and 

Emma C, born Dec. 26, 1877. Sponsor, Catharine Holl. 

F. 

1879, July 27. Irvin, son of Abraham B. Fisher and Harriet;., botn 

Feb. 23, 1879. Sponsors, Parents. 



ST. John's (hain's) refokmed church. 291 

Date of Baptism 

1879, Sept. 25. John Peter, son of Samuel Fisher and Rebecca, bora 
Aug. 31, 1879. Sponsors, John J. Hassler and Sarah Weiden- 
hammer. 

1879, Nov. 20. William, son of John H. Fincher and Mary, born Nov. 
14, 1879. Sponsor, Susan Finch-er. 

1879, Dec. 5- Calvin Lesgar, son of William Frederick and Matilda, 

born Sept. 10, 1879. Sponsor, Catharine Bechtel. 

1880, Aug. 25. Milton Henry, son of Peter L. Fisher and Mattie, born 

July 6, 1880. Sponsor, Mary Fisher. 

1880, Sept. 19. Edith Maria, daughter of Thomas F. Furry and Agnes 
P., born Jan. 20, 1880. Sponsor, Mother. 

1880, Oct. 17. Milton, son of Laudo M. Fry and Mary, born Aug. 9, 

1880. Sponsors, Parents. 

1881, Jan. 9. Adalin-e, daughter of Jeremiah B. Fisher and Malinda, 

born June 29, 1880. Sponsors, Parents. 

1881, Oct. 16. Jacob Zacharias, son of Jeremiah B. Fisher and Ma- 

linda M., born July 23, 1881. Sponsors, John and Lovina Steffey. 

1882, April 30. Susan Catharine, daughter of Lando Fry and Mary, 

born Sept. 8, 1881. Sponsors, Parents. 
1882, May 22. Mary Magdalene, daughter of William Frederick and 

Matilda S., born Jan. 2, 1882. Sponsors, Isaac Hassler and 

Sarah. 
1882, Sept. 3. Blanche Carolin-e, daughter of Thomas F. Furry and 

Agnes, born Nov. 2, 1881. Sponsor, Mother. 

1882, Oct. 2. David Michael, son of David Fisher and Sarah, born 

July 26, 1882. Sponsor, Mother. 

1883, Jan. 30. Sarah Elizabeth, daughter of William Frederick and 

Matilda S., born Jan. 8, 1883. Sponsors, Benjamin Holl and 
Mary Ann. 
1883, Feb. 3. Alice Edna, daughter of Jeremiah Fisher and Mary M., 
born Nov. 26, 1S82. Sponsors, Parents. 

G. 

1872, April I. Sallie Ann, daughter of Samuel Greth and Matilda, 

born Dec. 30, 1871. Sponsors, Parents. 

1873, Nov. 19. John William, son of Henry Gerhart and Catharine, 

born Aug. 27, 1873. Sponsors, William Yoh and Emma. 

1873, Nov. 23. Samuel Grimes, son of Samuel Greth and Matilda, 

born Oct. 14, 1873. Sponsors, Parents. 

1874, Mar. 15. Frank Matthias, son of John Gaul and Annie, born 

Nov. 21, 1873. Sponsors, Parents. 

1874, Nov. 23. Ada May, daughter of Franklin P. Gerhart and Emma 
E., born Oct. 19, 1874. Sponsor, Elizabeth Peifer, grandmother. 



292 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

J876, Jan. 6. Ellen Nora, daughter of Henry M. Gaul and Mary C. 

(Ruth), born Nov. 29, 1875. Sponsor, Grand Parents. 
1877, Jan. 28. Maggie, daughter of Henry Gerhardt and Catharine, 

born Jan. 18, 1877. Sponsors, Parents. 
1877, June 17. Louisa Ida, daughter of Adam B. Gerhart and Amanda, 

born April 16, 1877. Sponsors, Parents. 

1877, July 25. Mary Catharine, daughter of Samuel Greth and Ma- 

tilda Catharine, born April 21, 1877. Sponsors, Parents. 

1878, May 19. Reuben Bucks, son of Franklin Gaul and Mary, born 

Mar. 9, 1878. Sponsors, Parents. 

1878, June 2. William Zeller, son of George Gaul and Annie, born 
Jan. 4, 1878. Sponsor, Lovina Binkley. 

1878, Aug. II. James Irwin, son of Franklin P. Gerhart and Emma E.» 
born Jan. 6, 1878. Sponsors, Parents. 

1878, Sept. 7. Edwin Fish-er, son of Franklin Gring and Mary A.» 
born July 26, 1878. Sponsors, Parents. 

1878, Sept. 22. Emma Amanda, daughter of Henry Gerhart and Cath- 
arine, born July 26, 1878. Sponsors, Reuben Beecher and 
Emma. 

1878, Oct. 20. Malinda Caroline, daughter of Calvin E. Gerhart and 

Amelia, born Aug. 8, 1878. Sponsors, Parents. 

1879, June 4. Cora Henri-etta, daughter of Josiah Greth and Sophia, 

born Oct. 3, 1878. Sponsor, Henrietta Philips. 
1879, "July 19. Franklin William, son of James W. Gaul and Emma 
R., born May 2. 1879. Sponsors, Parents. 

1879, Sept. 21. Sydney Ellen, daughter of Henry Gable and Emaline, 

born April 7, 1878. Sponsors, Parents. 

1880, April II. Paul Henr5% son of Franklin P. Gerhart and Emma R,, 

born Feb. 5, 1880. Sponsors, Parents. 
1880, Sept. 5. Mary Ell-en, daughter of James Gass and Charity Ann, 

born May 6, 1880. Sponsors, Parents. 
1880, Dec. 12. Rufus Aaron, son of John W. Gaul and Annie, born 

May 22, 1880. Sponsors, Parents. 

1880, Dec. 12. Charles Wesner, son of John B. Gerhart and Sarah 

Annie, born Oct. 24. 1880. Sponsors, Anna Maria Gerhart. 
i88t, July ID. Adam H., son of Adam Gerhart and Amanda, born 
April 10, 1881. Sponsors, Parents. 

1881, Nov. 2. Davilla Isaac, son of John Franklin Greth and Sallie. 

born Sept. 14, 1881. Sponsor, Emma Maria Greth. 

1882, Jan. 15. Carrie R-ebecca, daughter of Henry M. Gaul and Mary- 

Catharine, born Nov. 11, 1881. Sponsors, Parents. 
1882, Mar. 5. Robert Lewis, son of Adam G. Gerhard and Ellen, 
born Jan. 26, 1882. Sponsor, Ellen Mary Lerch. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 293 

Date of Baptism 

1882, April 2. Willie Peter, son of Albert B. Gerhart and Susanna 

R., born Jan. 12, 1882. Sponsor, Peter Gerhart. 
1882, May 14. Laura Ellen, daughter of David M. Gaul and Mary M., 

born Mar. 7, 1882. Sponsors, Parents. 
1882, Sept. 19. Bessie May, daughter of Henry Glassinoyer and Sallie 

Gerhard, born April 20, 1882. Sponsor, Mother. 

H. 

1872, Mar. 28. Ellen, daughter of Benjamin Hassler and Jennina, born 

Jan. 5, 1872. Sponsors, Parents. 

1873, May 5. Ida W., daughter of John Himmelreich and Sarah, 

born June 22, 1873. Sponsors, J. Holl and T-emson Stiely. 
1873, Sept. 28. John Frederich, son of Jacob A. Huyett and Emma, 
born May 7, 1873. Sponsors, John Huyett and Elizabeth 
(Grandparents). 

1873, Dec. 5. John Frederich, son of Isaac Hassler and Sarah, born 

Sept. 5, 1873. Sponsors, Peter Holl and Catharine. 

1874, Aug. 12. Leah Eve, daughter of L'evi Hain and Eve Ann, born 

June 5, 1874. Sponsors, Peter L. Hain and Susan. 

1874, Oct. 26. Harry, son of Isaac Hassler and Sarah, born Sept. 7, 

1874. Sponsor, Catharine Holl. 

1875, April 24. Franklin Reed, son of Benjamin Hassler and Jemima 

(Reed), born Jan. 27, 1875. Sponsor, Sarah White. 

1875, April 29. Ulillia Susan, daughter of Benjamin Holl and Mary 
(Hain), born S-ept. 23, 1874. Sponsors, Peter Holl and Cath- 
arine. 

i87S> June 6. Henry Hottenstein, son of Henry Hoover and Eliza- 
beth Werner, born Nov. 30, 1873. Sponsor, Mother. 

1875, June II. Annie Gertrude, daughter of Peter L. Hain and Susan 
(Oberholtz^r), born Jan. 29, 1875. Sponsors, David Hain and 
Sallie. 

1875, Nov. 21. Sarah Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob H. Huyett and 

Emma C. (Hain), born Sept. 21, 1875. Sponsors, Parents. 

1876, Jan. 16. Gertie May, daughter of David L. Hain and Sarah, 

born Oct. 2, 1875. Sponsors, Peter L. Hain and Susan. 

1877, Feb. II. Lizzie Seltzer, daughter of FrankHn Hain and Sallie, 

born Nov. 23, 1876. Sponsors, John H. Huyett and Elizabeth. 
1877, April 2. Mark Davis, son of Benjamin F. Holl and Mary H., 

born Nov. 15, 1876. Sponsor, Catharine Holl (Grandmother). 
1877, April 23. Charles Isaac, son of Richard Hain and Annia Esther, 

born Mar. 19, 1877. Sponsor, Clara Zacharias. 
1877, Dec. 30. Katie Nora, daughter of John J. Holl and CorneHa, 

born Oct. 31, 1877. Sponsors, Catharine Holl and Agnes Holi. 



294 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1878, Mar. 10. Lizzzie Oberholtzer, daughter of Peter L. Hain and 

Susan, born Sept. 11, 1877. Sponsors, Parents. 
1878, June 2. William Victor, son of Benjamin Hassler and Jemima, 

born Mar. 20, 1877. Sponsors, Parents. 
1878, Oct. 20. Cora Cecillia, daughter of Silas G. Haller and Maranda, 

born June 20, 1878. Sponsors, Parents. 
1878, Oct. 29. Frederick, son of John H. Hain and Rebecca, born 

April 19, 1878. Sponsor, Nellie Nora Gerhart, 

1878, Dec. 26. Cora Elizabeth, daughter of Benjamin Holl and Mary, 

born Sept. 29, 1878. Sponsor, Catharine Holl. 

1879, Jan. 15. Howard Harrison, son of Augustus H-ettinger and 

Mary, born Nov. 30, 1878. Sponsors, Parents. 

1879, May 4. Harvey Llewellyn, son of Henry W. Hatt and Mary, 

born Feb. 9, 1879. Sponsors, Parents. 

1880, April 17. Minnie Ellen, daughter of Daniel Hain and Mary 

Catharine, born Nov. 10, 1879. Sponsors, Parents. 
1880, May 15. Annie Rebecca, daughter of Samuel Himmelreich and 

Kate, born Dec. 26, 1879. Sponsor, Susan Trupp. 
1880, Aug. 26. Nora Agnes, daughter of Joseph Hassler and Emma, 

born Nov. 17, 1879. Sponsor, Rebecca Kissinger. 
1880, Oct. 28. Edwin, son of Frank Hain and Sallie, born Oct. 13, 

1880. Sponsors, Parents. 

1880, Nov. 28. William David Ezra, son of Henry H. Hover and Eliza 

Matilda, born F-eb. 4, 1877. Sponsor, Mother. 

1881, Jan. 8. Mauice Daisy,, daughter of Benjamin Hassler and 

Jemima, born Dec. 9, 1880. Sponsor, Mother. 
1881, July 20. James Franklin, son of Benjamin Holl and Mary Ann^ 

born 29, 1881. Sponsors, Isaac and Sarah Hassler. 

1881, Nov. 6. Charles Joseph, son of Joseph Hassler and Emmaline, 

born May 9, 1881. Sponsors. Parents. 

1881, Nov. 24. Richard, son of Richard Hassler and Amelia, born 

June 7, 1881. Sponsors, Parents. 

1882, Mar. 15. Elmedia Sarah, daughter of John Hiester and Caroline, 

born Dec. 31, 1881. Sponsors, Parents. 
1882, April 8. John L., son of Augustus Hettinger and Mary, born 

Jan. 28, 1882. Sponsor, John Strunk and Ellen. 
1882, June 17. Irwin Henry, son of Samuel Himmelreich and Kate, 

born Mar. 30, 1882. Sponsor, Mother. 

1882, Oct. 15. Katie Gertrude, daughter of Daniel Hatt and Susan, 
born Aug. 17, 1881. Sponsor, Mother. 

1882, Oct. 15. Laura May, daughter of Benjamin Hoover and Emma, 
born April 22, 1882. Sponsor, Mother. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 295 

Date of Baptism 

1882, Dec. 26. Cora Ellen, daughter of Henry W. Hatt and Mary E., 

born Sept. 2, 1882. Sponsor, Ellen C. Hatt. 

1883, Jan. 30. James Sylvester, son of John Holl and Cornelia, born 

Nov. 6, 1882. Sponsors, Isaac Hassler and Sarah. 

1883, Mar. 28. Leah Katie, daughter of John H. Hain and Rebecca S^ 
born Jan. 11, 1883. Sponsor, Mother. 

1883, April 18. Nora G., daughter of Daniel R. Hain and Mary Cath- 
arine, born Oct. 14, 1882. Sponsors, Parents. 

1883, May 26. Leah May, daughter of Joseph Hartman and Leah, 
born Diec. 3, 1882. Sponsor, Isabello Foreman. 

J. 

1875, Sept. 22. William Henry, son of John Jennings and Lucy, born 
Aug. 28, 1875. Sponsor, Esther Bachert. 

K. 
1872, Mar. 28. Sallie, daughter of William Kutz and Sarah, born 
Mar. 24, 1871. Sponsors, Parents. 

(First Baptism Recorded by Rev. Davis.) 
1872, Sept. 24. David Adam, son of Adam Koch and Mary, bom 
May 25, 1872. Sponsor, E. S. K. Ruth. 

1875, Nov. 7. Walter L., son of Lewis M. Klopp and Emma A. 

(Lieb), born Aug. 27, 1875. Sponsors, Parents. 

1876, Jan. 30. Ellen Rebecca, daught-er of David Krick and Elizabeth, 

born Aug. 28, 1875. Sponsor, Temson Yoh. 
1B77. July 24. Rosa, daughter of Thomas and Sallie Kepley (Ely), 
born Oct. 6, 1876. Sponsor, Mary Fox. 

1877, Nov. 4. Katie Emaline, daughter of Franklin Koller and Mary, 

born Aug. 27, 1877. Sponsors, Parents. 

1877, Nov. 4. Nora Louisa, daughter of Lewis M. Klopp and Emma 

A., born July 3, 1877. Sponsors, Parents. 

1878, Feb. 24. Hettie Nora, daughter of Daniel M. Krick and Eliza 

Ann, born Dec. 10, 1877. Sponsor, Vallie Yoh. 

1878, June 10. Jennie Temson, daught-er of Lewis Kerchner and Kate 

born Jan. 5, 1878. Sponsor, Temson Stiely. 

1879, Jan. 15. William Anthony, son of George Kerchner and Cath- 

arine, born Dec. ig, 1878. Sponsor, Edward Keller. 
1879, Jan. 26. Laura, daughter of Lewis M. Klopp and Emma 
Amanda, born Jan. 11, 1879. Sponsors, Parents. 

1879, Sept. 21. Sallie Ann, daughter of Franklin Koller and Mary, 

born May 18, 1879. Sponsors, Parents. 

1880, Mar. 7. Reuben William, son of John A. Kintzer and Sarah 

Adaline, born Jan. 11, 1880. Sponsors, Reuben H. Ruth and 
Catharine. 



296 ST, John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1880, Sept. 5. Olena, daughter of Lewis M. Klopp and Emma A.. 
born June 10, 1880. Sponsors, Parents. 

1880, Oct. 4. Clara Amanda, daughter of Daniel Krick and Eliza 

Ann, born May 10, 1880. Sponsor, Amanda Hassler. 

1881, April 14. Paul Mason, son of Eli E. Kohl-er and Eva Ann, born. 

Dec. 24, 1880. Sponsors, Parents. 

1881, Sept. 4. Harvey L., son of Lewis M. Klopp and Emma A., born 

June 30, 1881. Sponsors, Parents. 

1882, Sept. 3. Magdalene, daughter of Franklin Roller and Mary E., 

born June 13, 1882. Sponsors, Parents. 

1882, Sept. 3. Arthur W. S., son of Samuel Kremer and Annie, born 

July 23, 1882. Sponsor, Moth-er. 

1883, May 6. Willie Andrew, son of John Klopp and Ellen, born 

Jan. 22. 1883. Sponsor, Mary Moyer. 

L. 

1872, Sept. 14. Mary Matilda, daughter of Isaac Leininger and Sarah, 

born May 25, 1872. Sponsors, Parents. 

1873, Mar. 16. Kate Susan, daughter of W. H. Linsman and Sarah, 

born Jan. 30, 1873. Sponsor, W. H. Linsman and Mary. 
1876, April 23. Edwin Tysher, son of William Lamm and Mary, born 
Mar. 7, 1876. 

1876, June 4. Henry William, son of Joseph Latshaw and Amanda, 

born Oct. 12, 1875. Sponsor, Brecie Latshaw. 

1877, April 3. Mary Magdalena, daughter of J. Alfred Lamm and 

Caroline, born Sept. 30, 1876. Sponsor, Parents. 

1877, June 9. Elizabeth Susan, daughter of Riley N. Lamm and Mary 

A., born Dec. 12, 1876. Sponsor, Reuben Schell and Elizabeth 
Susan. 

1878, Sept. 7. James Calvin, son of Riley N. Lamm and Mary, born 

May 9, 1878. Sponsors, Parents. 
1878, Oct. 6. Charles Edmund, son of Adam G. L'erch and Eliza V. 

R., born Mar. 5, 1878. Sponsors, Parents. 
1878, Oct. 6. Benjamin Franklin, son of Isaac S. Leininger and Mary 

Alice, born July 25, 1878. Sponsors, Parents. 
1880, Feb. 22. Ulysses Alfred, son of Alfred Lamm and Caroline, 

, 1879. Sponsor, Samuel Greth. 

1880, June 27. Annie Elizabeth, daughter of Isaac S. Leininger and 

Mary A., born Jan. 15, 1880. Sponsors, Parents. 

1881, April 17. Mary Rebecca, daughter of Peter Thomas Leise and 

Hannah Agnes, born Feb. 7, 1881. Sponsors, Parents. 
1881, Nov. 13. Rebecca, daughter of Harry P. Ludwig and Lizzie S., 
born Sept. 9, 1881. Sponsors, Franklin S. Ludwig and Rebecca. 



ST. John's (haix's) reformed church. 297 

Date of Baptism 

1882, Jan. 16. Eve Grace, daughter of Isaac Leininger and Mary, 
born July I2, 1881. Sponsor, Mother. 

1882, Mar. 15. Charles Davis, son of J. Alfred Lamm and Caroline, 
born Aug. 24, 1881. Sponsors, Parents. 

1882, Mar. 22. Katie Ruth, daughter of Adam G. Lerch and Eliza 

V. R., born Nov. 8, 1881. Sponsors, Parents. 

1883, Feb. — . Nathan Nathaniel, son of Reily V. Lamm and Mary 

Ann, born Sept. 14, 1882. Sponsors, Parents. 
1883, Mar. 4. Matilda Ruth, daughter of Peter Thos. C. Leise and 

Agnes, born Jan. 10, 1883. Sponsors, Parents. 

M. 
1873, Mar. 9. Alfred Henry, son of Martin Motes and Catharine, 

born Sept. 27, 1872. Sponsors, Parents. 
1873, S-ept. 22. Maria, daughter of Samuel McDonough and Caroline, 

born Oct. 14, 1873. Sponsors, Levi Stiely and Maria. 
1875, July 18. Sallie, daughter of George Meyer and Caroline, bora 

June 8, 1875. Sponsors, William Kelchner and Sarah. 
1875, Sept. 12. Franklin Pierce, son of John H. Miller and Caroline, 

born Aug. 7, 1874. Sponsors, Parents. 
1875, Oct. 5. Hannah Eve, daughter of Joseph McCollen and Ellen, 

born Aug. 4, 1875. Sponsor, Hannah Wolfensberger. 

1875, Dec. 19. Nora Agnes, daughter of James Mountz and Malinda 

(Holl), born Sept. 2, 1875. Sponsors, Peter Holl and Catharine. 

1876, Aug. 27. Eve Ellen, daughter of John H. Miller and Sarah, born 

April 12, 1876. Sponsors, Parents. 

1876, Sept. 10. Hannah Elizabeth, daughter of Christian Matz and 

Isabella, born Oct. 3, 1875. Sponsor, Mother. 

3877, May 20. Adam, son of George Moyer and Caroline, born Mar. 
6, 1877. Sponsor, Irwin Moyer. 

1877, Sept. 9. Willie Peter, son of James Mountz and Nellie Anna, 

born Mar. 22, 1877. Sponsor, Catharine Holl. 
1879, Mar. 17. Fred-erick K., son of John H. Miller and Sarah, bom 

July I, 1878. Sponsors, Parents. 
1879, June I. Katie Candace, daughter of James M. Mountz and 

Malinda V., born May 27, 1878. Sponsors, Catharine and John 

Bechtel. 
^879, June 29. Eve, daughter of George Moyer and Caroline, bom 

Mar. 3, 1879. Sponsors, Reuben and Elizabeth Hoster. 
1881, Nov. 13. George and Harry, Twins, sons of John H. Miller and 

Sarah A., born July 9, 1881. Sponsors, Parents. 

J882, June 3. William, son of Samuel McConnell and Caroline, born 
Mar. 16, 1882. Sponsor. Mother. 

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298 ST. JOHJJ'S (h Alms's) REFORMED CHURCH. 

Date of Baptism 

1882, Aug. 20. Isaac, son of George Moyer and Caroline, born Mar> 
14, 1882. Sponsor, Isaac Mell. 

1882, Dec. 26. Willie, son of Elmer E. Manning and Su-e, born June 

I, 1882. Sponsors, Parents. 

1883, Mar. 4. Annie Alberta, daughter of William H. Matz and Ce^ 

cillia, born Nov. 19, 1882. Sponsor, Milton A. Matz. 

N. 
1873, Mar. 21. Lizzie Mary, daughter of Michael Newman and Cath- 
arine, born Jan. 22, 1872. Sponsors, Adam Rutger and Maria. 
1877, April 22. Aaron, son of Joel Nagl-e and Catharine, born Feb. 8, 
1877. Sponsor, George Wolf and Kate Wolf. 

P. 
1872, April I. Charles Samuel, son of William Parson and Maria, born 
Jan. 24, 1872. Sponsors, Parents. 

Q. 

1869, May 16. Edwin, son of Levi Quinter and Catharine, born Aug.. 
20, 1868. Sponsor, Emma Fisher. 

R. 

1872, April 15. Mary Susan, daughter of Michael Ruth and Catharine^ 

born Feb. 19, 1872. Sponsors, Parents. 

1873, May 2. Emma Amanda, daughter of Daniel Ruth and Cath- 

arine, born April 29, 1873. Sponsors, Parents. 
1873, July 6. John Israel, son of John L. Ruth and Sarah A., borit 
April ID, 1873. Sponsors, Parents. 

1873, Sept. 27. Harry Absolom, son of Abraham Ruth and Isabella^ 

born Mar. 5, 1873. Sponsor, Mary Spaengler. 

1874, Aug. 12. Eva Katie, daughter of Jacob Ruth and Kate, bom 

June 16, 1874. Sponsor, Mrs. Kate Hain (Great Grandmother). 
1874, Sept. 13. Daniel Samuel, son of Daniel Reid-er and Matilda, bora 

July 4, 1874. Sponsors, Samuel Yoh and Catharine. 
1874 Dec 6. John George, son of Isaac S. Ruth and Elmira, bom 

Oct. 21, 1874. Sponsors, Parents. , 

1876, Jan. 30. Leonard, son of James H. Ruth and Kate S., bora 

Aug. 2, 1875. Sponsors, Michael Ruth and Catharine. 
1876, Feb. 12. George H-enry, son of John Roether and Lovina, born 

Dec. 7, 1875. Sponsors, Parents. 

1876, July 2. Lydia Rebecca, daughter of John Rentz and Emma E.^ 

born May 23, 1876. Sponsors, Parents. 

1877, May 6. Joseph Henry, son of Jonathan Ruth and Susan, born 

Dec. 24, 1876. Sponsors, Joseph Ruth and Susanna (Twin), 

1877, May 6. Annie Rachel, daughter of Jonathan Ruth and Susan^ 
born Dec. 24, 1876. Sponsors, Joseph Ruth and Susanna (Twin).. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church, 299 

Date of Baptism 

1877, S-ept. 23. Mary Magdalena, daughter of Abraham Ruth and Isa- 
bella, born Feb. 16, 1876. Sponsors, Parents. 

1877, Nov. 18. Harry Calvin, son of Henry T. Reed and Violet, bom 
July 6, 1877. Sponsor, John J. Hassler. 

1877, Dec. 16. Calvin, son of Jacob Ruth and Kate, born Oct. 19, 

1877. Sponsors, Parents. 

1878, Feb. 24. Ellen Nora, daughter of John F. Reed and Mary M^ 

born Sept. 16, 1877. Sponsor, Joseph Gropch. 
1878, Mar. 12. Robert Fulton, son of L-evi F. Reber and Mary A, 

born Jan. 11, 1878. Sponsors, Parents. 
1878, June 16. Rosenah Ann, daughter of John Rentz and Emma 

Elizabeth, born Mar. 10, 1878. Sponsors, Parents. 
1878, Oct. 6. Elmira, daughter of Isaac S. Ruth and Elmira, bom 

June 24, 1877. Sponsors, Parents. 

1878, Dec. 13. Lizzi-e Ann, daughter of Peter Renninger and Ange- 

lin-e, born Nov. 11, 1877. Sponsor, Mother. 

1879, Jan. 15. James Monroe, son of James Reber and Martha, born 

Oct. 10, 1878. Sponsors, Parents. 
1879, Sept. 16. Maggie Valeria, daughter of Franklin Riegel and 

Amanda, born July 16, 1879. Sponsor, Mother. 
1879, Sept. 21. Charles Benneville, son of John F. Re-ed and Mary 

Maria, born May 20, 1879. Sponsor, Charles Lauk. 

1879, Nov. 16. Howard Siegfried, son of John Rentz and Emma Eliza- 

beth, born Sept. 18, 1879. Sponsors, Parents. 

1880, Feb. 4. Reuben Wayne, son of William Resh and Emaline, bom 

Aug. 27, 1879. Sponsor, William R-esh. 

1880, Oct. 28. Evan Charles, son of Charles W. Rickenbach and Mary 

K. Grimes, born Oct. 23, 1880. Sponsor, Mother. 

1881, Feb. II. Franklin Pierce, son of John F. Reed and Mary Maria, 

born Jan. 21, 1881. Sponsor, Mother. 
1881, July 24. Franklin Pierce, son of William Resh and Emaline, 
born July 2, 1881. Sponsor, Mother. 

1881, July 31. Adam Monroe, son of Charles S. Ruth and Margaret, 

born Oct. 26, 1880. Sponsors, Parents. 

1882, May 28. George Isaac, son of Daniel Reider and Matilda, bom 

Feb. 23, 1882. Sponsors, Parents. 
1882, July 30. Mary Lorena, daughter of John A. Ruth and Emma 

C, born May 21, 1882. Sponsors, Parents. 
1872, April 28. George, son of Franklin Smith and Clementine, born 

Nov. 15, 1871. Sponsors, Parents. 
1872, Sept. 17. Geo. W., son of Levi Scha-efler and Anna, born June 

22, 1872. Sponsors, Parents. 



300 ST. John's (hain's) rp:formed church. 

D&te of Baptism 

1873, April 23. John Levi, son of Daniel M. Strunk and Hannah, born 

Feb. 28, 1873. Sponsors, Levi Stiely and ' 

1873, Aug. 31. Maria, daughter of Benjamin Stief and Anna, born 

June 16, 1873. Sponsor, Mary Boyer. 
1873, Sept. 27. Maggie Ellen, daughter of Cyrus Smith and Sarah, 

born June 19, 1873. Sponsor, Samu-el Spieth. 
1873, Nov. 9. William Wilson, son of Aaron S. Stoudt and Kate, born 

Sept. 14, 1873. Sponsors, Parents. 

1873, Dec. 9. Caroline Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob Strause and 

Mary, born July 2, 1873. Sponsor, Cornelia Elizabeth Moyer. 

1874, April 18. Annie Elizabeth, daughter of Henry Stitzel and Caro- 

line, born April 17, 1874. Sponsors, Parents. 
1874, Jun-e 18. Stanton, son of Richard Schirely and Catharine, bora 

Mar. 27, 1874. Sponsors, Reuben Yoder and Agnes. 
1874, July II. Alva, daughter of John Schaefifer and Lovina, born 

May 21, 1874. Sponsors, Israel Klopp and Kate. 

S. 
1874, Aug. 2. Howard William, son of Levi Schaefifer and Anna, born 

May 9, 1874. Sponsor, Amanda Yoh, 

1874, Oct. 25. Sallie, daughter of John Schaefifer and Rebecca, born 

Dec. 25, 1873. Sponsor, Adalin-e Sallade. 
.1874, Nov. 21. John, son of Reuben Spayd and Catharine, born Mar. 
;?, 14, 1874. Sponsor, Joseph A. Spayd. 

1875, Jan. 17. Hannah, daughter of Franklin Smith and Clementine, 

born Sept. 2, 1874. Sponsors, Parents. 
1875, Mar. 28. Lizzie Malada, daughter of John H. Sheeler and Sarah 

(Noll), born Sept. 19, 1874. Sponsors, Parents. 
1875, July 18. Katie R-ebecca, daughter of Reuben Strunk and Eliza, 

bcirn Feb. 3, 1875. Sponsors, Parents. 

1875, Sept. 12. Rufenus, son of Samuel Stoudt and Eliza, born July 
19, 1875. Sponsors, Parents. 

1875, Oct. 5. Annie Minerva, daughter of John Sell and Vermillia, 
born July 29, 1875. Sponsor, Mother. 

1875, Dec. 25. Charles Jacob, son of Jacob E. Spohn and Mary 

(Folk), born Oct. 19, 1875. Sponsors, Parents. 

1876, April 23. Calvin, son of Henry L. Staudt and Emma, born Feb. 

29, 1876. Sponsors, Parents. 

1876, May 7. Eva Anna, daught-er of Aaron L. Staudt and Kate, 
born Mar, 11, 1876. 

1876, July 16. Sallie Ann, daughter of Aaron Scharman and Sarah, 
born Jan. 7, 1876. Sponsors, Parents. 



ST John's (rain's) reformed church. 301 

Date of Baptism 

1876, Aug. 2"]. Minerva Rebecca, daughter of Adam Stiely and Agnes 

born July 4, 1876. Sponsors, Grandparents Stiely. 

1877, April 14. Maggie, daughter of Abraham G. Sloat and Mary 

Magdalene, born Aug. 20, 1876. Sponsor, Mother. 
i87'7. May 20. Maggie, daughter of Jacob Smith and Catharine, born 

Nov. 24, 1876. Sponsors, Parents. 
1877, ^lay 14. Emma, daughter of Aaron Scharman and Sarah, born 

Mar. 19, 1877. Sponsor, Mother. 
1877, May 20. Amelia Mary, daughter of Jacob Spohn and Mary A., 

born Feb. 16, 1877. Sponsors, Grandparents Spohn. 
1877, Sept. 9. Nora Elsie, daughter of Henry Slutt and Sarah, born 

April 5, 1877. Sponsor, Mrs. Gerhart. 
1S77, Sept. 10. Harry Jacob, son of Jacob Scheidy and Elizabeth, born 

J\lay 15, 1877. Sponsor, Mother. 
1877, Sept. 10. William Lewis, son of Jacob Scheidy and Elizabeth, 

born April 7, 1875. Sponsor, Moth-er. 
1877, Sept. ID. John, son of Henry Stitzel and Caroline, born Aug. — ,. 

1877. Sponsors, Parents. 
1877, Sept. 23. Nora, daughter of Adam Sell and Rose Ann, born 

Aug. 8, 1877. Sponsor, Mary Gruber. 
1877, Sept. 23. Henry Francis, son of Charles T. Sell and 

(nee Mountz), born July 21, 1877. Sponsors, Francis Sell and 

Catharine. 
1877, Oct. 7. John Samu-el, son of Henry L. Staudt and Emma, born 

Aug. 17, 1877. Sponsors, Parents. 

1877, Dec. 16. Irwin Adam, son of Henry Spice and Temson, bom 

Aug. 31, 1877. Sponsors, Parents. 

1878, Jan. 27. Monroe, son of Josiah Seitzinger and Sarah, born 

Oct. 21, 1877. Sponsors, Parents. 

1878, Feb. 23. Charles Albert, son of Richard Scheidy and Kate, born 
Nov. 15, 1877. Sponsor, Mother. 

1878, Feb. 24. Ellen Nora, daughter of John S-ell and Permelia, born 
Nov. 18, 1877. Sponsors, Charles Sell and Sarah. 

1878, Mar. 10. Willie, son of Adam Stiely and Agnes, born Sept. 22, 
1877. Sponsor, Lovina Schaeffer. 

1878, Mar. 30. )(\.nnie, daughter of Franklin Smith and Clementine, 
born Mar. 15, 1877. Sponsors, Parents. 

1878, Jun-e 2. Katie Elizabeth, daughter of Isaac Schaefifer and Mary 
A., born Nov. 4, 1877. Sponsor, Eve A. Hain. 

1878, July 14. Harrie, son of Harry Smith and Malinda, born May 
12, 1878. Sponsors, Parents. 



302 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1879, Jan. 16. Elmer Franklin, son of John F. Spatz and Catharine, 

born Dec. 5, 1878. Sponsor, Parents. 
1879, Feb. 9. Charles, son of Henry L. Staudt and Emma K., born 

Dec. 31, 1878. Sponsors, Parents. 
1879, Mar. 26. Willie Thompson, son of William Spayd and Sarah, 

born Jan. 22, 1879. Sponsor, Agnes Spayd. 
1879, Mar. 26. Caroline, daughter of Aaron L. Staudt and Kate, bom 

Jan. 22, 1879. Sponsors, Parents. 
1879, April 16. Mary Ann, daughter of Benjamin Stieflf and Mary Ann, 

born Nov. 24, 1878. Sponsor, Mary Ann Stieff. 
1879, June 4. Morris James, son of Jacob Sheidy and Elizabeth, born 

April 8, 1879. Sponsor, Mother. 
1879, June 4. Eva Ann, daughter of Henry Stitzel and Caroline, 

born April 7, 1879. Sponsors, Parents. 

1879, Aug. 18. Mary Ann, daughter of James Stoudt and Elizabeth, 

born Aug. 12, 1870. Sponsors, Parents. 
1879, Aug. 18. David, son of James Stoudt and Elizabeth, born Dec 

rS, 1872. Sponsors, Parents. 
1879, Aug. 18. Rebecca, daughter of James Stoudt and Elizabeth, bom 

Dec. 12, 1874. Sponsor, Mary A. Stoudt. 
1879, Aug. 18. Needie, daughter of James Stoudt and Elizabeth, bom 

Mar. 17, 1877. Sponsor, Edward E. Ludwig. 
1879, Sept. 18. Ida Elizabeth, daughter of Henry Stoudt and Sarah, 

born July 6, 1879. Sponsor, Hannah Fietta Kromis. 
1879, Sept. 21. Maude May, daughter of John Albert Stoudt and 

Susan, born May li, 1879. Sponsors, Wellington and Kate E. 

Moyer (likely Boyer). 

1879, Nov. 30. Aaron, son of Adam Sell and Rosanna, born Oct. I, 

1879. Sponsor, Aaron and Maggie Rollman. 

1880, Feb. 9. Julia Ann, daughter of Henry D. Smith and Amanda, 

born Jan. 9, 1880. Sponsor, Mother, 
1880, April II. Abraham Calvin Anthony, son of Levi Spayd and 

Amelia, born Feb. 10, 1880. Sponsors, Calvin J. and Mary Noll. 
1880, April 18. Charles Adam, son of Dani-el Strunk and Hannah, 

born Jan. 12, 1880. Sponsor, Mary Gruber. 
1880, July 8. Clara Catharine, daughter of John L. Sell and Per- 

millia M., born Jan. 19, 1880. Sponsor, Mother. 
1880, Aug. I. Mary Hannah Elizabeth, daughter of Richard Shirley 

and Kate, born Mar. 5, 1879. Sponsor, Mother. 
1880, Nov. 8. William Henry Charles Peter, son of Henry Spiece 

and Tamsen, born Aug. 22, 1880. Sponsor, Mother. 

1880, Dec. 26. Carrie Ellen, daughter of Benias SchaefTer and Eva, 
born Oct. 22, 1880. Sponsors, Elijah Stiely and Susan. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 303 

Date of Baptism 
iS8l, July lo. George Tysher, son of Henry Stitzel and Caroling 

born April 17, 1881. Sponsors, Parents. 
iSSi, Sept. 4. Mary Alice, daughter of Frank B. Sohl and Elraira R., 

born July 11, 1881. Sponsors, Parents. 
j88i, Oct. 2. Alma Ida, daughter of John Simmon and Mary, bom 

Aug. 24, 1881. Sponsor, Emma Bohn. 
1881, Oct. 2. Mary Catharine, daughter of Charles T. Sell and Sarah 

Ann, born April 29, 1881. Sponsors, Parents. 

1881, Oct. 16. Annie Ida, daughter of Daniel Simmon and Eliza, 

born Aug. 22, 1881. Sponsor, Mother. 

1882, Jan. 29. James, son of Richard Shirley and Kate, bom Oct. 21, 

1881. Sponsor, Mother. 
1882, Jan. 30. Ellen Rebecca, daughter of Jacob E. Spohn and Mary 

A., born July 6, . Sponsor, Katie Folk. 

1882, Ftb. 5. Gertie, daughter of Aaron Staudt and Kate, born Dec. 

17, 1881. Sponsors, Parents. 
1882, April 7. William, son of Alfred W. Schwartz and Lizzie R„ 

born Dec. 26, 1881. Sponsors, Parents. 
1882, July 22. Flora Annice, daughter of William H. Sheidy and Isa- 
bella, born Jan. 26, 1882. Sponsors, Parents. 
1882, Aug. 17. Clarence, son of Cyrus B. Smith and Sarah, born Jan. 

14, 1882. Sponsors, Parents. 
1882, Sept. 17. George Samuel, son of Henry Shott and Sarah, born 

May 7, 1882. Sponsor, Mother. 
1882, Oct. 15. Cora Alice, daughter of Jonathan W. Swartz and 

Rachel H., born Sept. 2, 1882. Sponsors, Parents. 
1882, Nov. I. Katie, daughter of William Simmon and Lucetta, bom. 

Oct. 20, 1872. Sponsor, Father. ^ 

1882, Nov. I. Anna Mary, daughter of William Simmon and Lucetta, 

born June 8, 1878. Sponsor, Father. 
1882, Dec. 18. Mary Elizabeth, daughter of John L. Sell and Per- 

millia, born May 24, 1882. Sponsor, Mary Shell. 

1882, Dec. 24. Jennie, daughter of Adam Sell and Rose Anna, bom 

Oct. 22, 1882. Sponsors, Parents. 

1883, Feb. 3. Lovinah Susan, daughter of Albert Stoudt and Susan, 

born Aug. 21, 1882. Sponsors, Parents. 
1883, Feb. 18. William Henry, son of William R. Spatz and Malinda, 

born Jan. 12, 1883. Sponsors, Parents. 
1883, Feb. 18. Harry Wenton, son of Daniel M. Strunk and Hannah, 

born Oct. 12, 1882. Sponsor, Angeline Waid. 

1883, Feb. 18. Clarence William, son of Benias Scha-effer and Eva» 
born Aug. 10, 1882. Sponsors, Parents. 



4 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1883, Mar. 5. Harvey Eugene, son of William K. Stefify and Lydia 

L., born Sept. 6, 1882. Sponsors, Isaac and Margaret Steffy. 
1883, April 25. Pearl Bower, daughter of Frank B. Sohl and Elmira,. 

born Feb. 16, 1883. Sponsors, Parents. 

T. 
1877, July I. Ida Minerva, daughter of Wilson M. Trupp and Emma,. 

born Mar. 21, 1877. Sponsor, Samu-el Himmelreich. 

1877, Nov. 18. Isaac Daniel, son of John Texter and Kate, born 

April 3, 1877. Sponsor, Isaac Barnet. 

1878, Mar. 24. Samuel Irwin, son of John Trupp and Amelia, born 

Jan. 3, 1878. Sponsors, Samuel Kissinger and Vollie Yoh. 

1878, April 7. William, son of Martin Texter and Sarah, born Aug. 

26, 1877. Sponsors, David L. Hain and Sarah. 

1879, Oct. 25. George Valentine, son of William Toole and Anna 

Maria, born June 3, 1879. Sponsor, Matilda Weber. 

1880, Feb. 4. Calvin Pierce, son of Reuben Texter and Sarah, born 

June 16, 1874. Sponsors, Benneville and Mary Lerch. 
1880, Feb. 4. William Franklin, son of Reuben Texter and Sarah, 

born July 25, 1875. Sponsor, William R-esh. 
1880, Feb. 4. Annie Susan, daughter of Reuben Texter and Sarah, 

born Nov. 3, 1876. Sponsor, Susan Lerch. 

1880, June 13. Eva Susan, daughter of Wilsi^ju Trupp and Emma, 

born Nov. 6, 1879. Sponsors, Michael and Mary Seitzinger. 

1881, Mar. 4. Susan, daughter of John R. Texter and Kate, born 

Feb. 17, 1879. Sponsor, Matilda Ulrich. 

1881, Mar. 4. Franklin Pierce, son of John R. Texter and Kate, 

born Aug. i, 1880. Sponsors, Parents. 

1882, Jan. 17. Jeremiah Nathan, son of Wilson Trupp and Sarah,. 

born Jan. 7, 1882. Sponsor, Angeline Bohn. 

U. 
1C76, Mar. 4. Harry Isaac, son of John Ulrich and Sarah, born Feb.- 
II, 1876. Sponsors, Parents. 

1877, Mar. 17. Stella Corena, daughter of Lemon L. Usner and Kate, 

born Dec. 29, 1876. Sponsor, Ellen M. Lerch. 

1878, June 30. Charles William, son of John Ulrich and Sarah, born 

April 6, 1878. Sponsors, Parents. 

1879, Sept. 18. Lillie Daisy, daughter of William Ulrich and Mary,. 

born Aug. 23, 1878. Sponsor, Mother, 

1879, Nov. ID. Grace Almedia, daughter of Lemon L. Usner and Kate,. 

born Sept. 20, 1879. Sponsor, Mother. 

1880, Aug. 25. George Oliver, son of John Ulrich and Sarah, born 

Aug. 6, 1880. Sponsor, Mother. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 305 

Date of Baptism 

1883, April 10. John Pattison, son of John Ulrich and S^rah, born 
Feb. 19, 1883. Sponsor, Mary M. Fisher. 

W. 

1873, Mar. 30. Ellen, daughter of Charles Witmoyer and Kate, born 

Dec. 12, 1872. Sponsor, Ellen White. 

1874, Aug. 12. Maggie Eve, daughter of Jacob Wantz and Mary, born 

May 15, 1874. Sponsors, Parents. 

1874, Aug. 30. Chestie Magdalene, daughter of Benneville Weiant and 

Kitty, born July 2, 1874. Sponsors, Parents. 

1875, June 6. Annie Mary, daughter of William Werner and Annie 

(Boyer), born Feb. 27, 1875. Sponsors, William Krick and 
Annfe. 

1876, Aug. 27. Howard Wesley, son of Abraham Wahl and Amelia, 

born April 10, 1876. Sponsors, Henry W-erner and Maria. 

1877, Jan. 14. John Henry, son of William Werner and Mary Ann, 

born Nov. 2"], 1876. Sponsors, Parents. 

1878, Aug. 26. Katie Eve, daughter of John Wagner and Emma R., 

born July 9, 1877. Sponsors, Benneville Weiant and Kate Ann. 

1878, Nov. 3. John Henry, son of Wm. H. Weidenhammer and Mary, 

born April 8, 1878. Sponsor, Benn-eville Fisher. 

1879, Jan. 26. Carrie Matilda, daughter of William Werner and Mary 

Ann, born Dec. 19, 1878. Sponsor, Mother. 
1879, Oct. 19. Gertie May, daughter of Levi B. Werner and Kitty 

Ann, born Sept. 19, 1879. Sponsors, Parents. 
1879, Dec. 28. Harve}' Wilson, son of Thomas Werner and Kat-e 

Zeller, born Nov. 8, 1879. Sponsor, Mother. 
1881, x\pril 3. Lovinah Emma, daughter of William Werner and Mary 

Ann, born Feb. 7, 1881. Sponsor, Lillie Dunkelberger. 

1881, April 7. Mary Ann, daughter of Frank Wenrich and Lillie, 

born Dec. 3, 1880. Sponsor, Mary Ann Wenrich. 

1882, June II. Ralph Howard, son of Newton E. Wagner and Lizzie, 

born Sept. 29, 1881. Sponsors, Parents. 

1883, Jan. 7. Bessie Mary, daughter of George Wolfensberger and 

Rose, born Nov. 12, 1882. Sponsors, Isaac H. Yoh and Mary 
E. Wolfensberger. 

Y. 

1873, S-ept. 14. Hannah Eve Ann, daughter of Reuben Yoder and 
Agnes, born June 2.2,, 1873. Sponsor, Hannah Lerch. 

1873, Dec. 21. James Joseph, son of Adam Yoder and Margaret, born 

Oct. 29, 1873. 

1874, May 24. Mary Catharine Elizabeth, daughter of Joel S. Yoh 

and Elizabeth, born Jan. 2^, 1874. Sponsors, Parents. 



306 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Date of Baptism 

1875, May 9. William Davis, son of Adam Yoder and Margaret 

(Ruth), born Jan. 26, 1875. Sponsors, William Yoder and 
Susan. 

1875, July 18. Ernest, son of Reuben Yoder and Agnes, born Jan. 4» 
1875. Sponsor, Louisa Yoder. 

1877, July 16. Samuel William, son of J. Thomas Yoh and Lucy, born 
Aug. 4, 1876. Sponsors, Samuel Yoh and Catharine. 

1877, Sept. 9. Amos Daniel, son of Adam Yoder and Margareth, 
born May 31, 1877. Sponsors, Daniel Yoder and Susan. 

1877, Oct. 20. Ellen Nora, daughter of William F. Yoh and Emma, 

born Aug. 2, 1877. Sponsors, Parents. 

1878, May 29. George Washington, son of John S. Yoh and Sarah 

Sonnen, born Feb. 22, 1875. Sponsor, Fath«r. 

1878, Nov. 3. David, son of Augustus Levi Yoh and Ellen, bom 

Sept. 9, 1878. Sponsor, Alvanus Yoh. 

1879, Jan. 26. Leonard Franklin, son of Franklin Yoder and Amelia, 

born Oct. 5, 1878. Sponsors, Parents. 

1879, Feb. 9. Laura Susan, daughter of Daniel S. Yoder and Cornelia 
E., born Nov. 12. 1878. Sponsors, Grandparents Yoder. 

1879, Sept. 7. Harvey Ellsworth, son of Adam Yoder and Margaret, 

born April 3, 1879. Sponsors, Parents. 

1880, Mar. 26. Nellie Nora, daughter of Henry S. Yocom and Kate, 

born Feb. 4, 1880. Sponsors, Parents. 

1881, Aug. 7. Josephine, daughter of Henry S. Yocom and Kate, 

born Jan. 3, 1881. Sponsors, Parents. 

1882, Jun-e 7. Debora Sibilla, daughter of John Yoh and Sarah, 

born May 17, 1873. Sponsors, Jacob and Rebecca Snyder. 

1882, June 7. Lena Rebecca, daughter of John Yoh and Sarah, born 
Feb. 14, 1881. Sponsors, Jacob and Rebecca Snyder. 

1882, July 2. Alice May, daughter of Peter Yoh and Mary Stoudt, 
born Oct. 3, 1881. Sponsor, Annie Yoh. 

1882, D-ec. 24. Hamra Nora, daughter of Amos H. Yocom and Isa- 
bella, born Aug. 12, 1882. Sponsors, Parents. 

Z. 

1874, July 5. Harry William, son of William Zeller and Anna M., 

born Mar. 11, 1874. Sponsors, Parents. 
1874, July 5. Charles Mathew. son of Wm. H. Zimmerman and 

Mary, born Jan. 24, 1874. Sponsors, Levi Stiely and Maria. 

1876, Dec. 30. Bertha Susan M., daughter of William H. Zimmerman 

and Mary, born Nov. 7, 1875. Sponsor, Susan Zimmerman. 

1878, Oct. 26. William Levi, son of William Zimmerman and Mary, 

born Jan. 25, 1878. Sponsor, Joseph Paulus. 

1879, May 12. Clayton Monroe, son of William Zeller and Anna 

Maria, born Sept. 3, 1878. Sponsor, Mother. 

1880, Jan. 23. Olevia Eve Tarrisa, daughter of Wm. H. Zimmerman 

and Mary, born Jan. 7, 1880. Sponsors, Joseph and Tarrisa 
Paulus. 
1880, Sept. 20. John Henry, son of Ambrose Zeller and Richel, born 
May 9, 1880. Sponsors, Parents. 



ST. John's (hains) reformed church. 307 

Confirmations by Rev. Wm. F. P. Davis. 

1871-1883. 
CLASS CONFIRMED, MAY i, 1873. 

William K. Ludvvig, John Ruth, George F. Knorr, Lewis A. Hain, 
Daniel Moyer, Jacob Wengert, Abraham Luft, Peter S. Leisse, Frank 
B. Sohl, Ellwood L. Moyer, Adam W.Stiely, David I. Sharnian, Martin 
Rhine, Franklin A. Hain, John A. White, Samuel W. Bower, James T. 
Yoh, Samuel White, Adam L. Stiely, Adam Sell, John A. Klopp, Wel- 
lington H. Wengerd, Jacob Ensinger, Samuel Ulrich, John B. Gerhart, 
John A. Lambert, H-enry Yoder, John S. Staudt, Jacob E. Spohn, 
George E. Keim, William Sheeler, Franklin Hain, Ambrose A. Zeller, 
Henry Bausman, George Krick, Jacob S. Wentz, Henry Ferryman, 
Silas Haller, Levi Schaeffer, John Zell, John Glass, John J. Hall, 
"William Toole. 

Lydia Wentz, Mary Zell, Marthe L. Spohn, Ellen R. Lambert, 
Sarah K. Dundore, Hannah M. Gaul, Barbara E. Eyrich, Emma E. N. 
Binkley, C. A. Lash, AmeHa Wyandt, Sarah A. Bohn, Kate Staudt, 
Sallie A. Richard, Ellen A. Ruth, Kate S. Gerhard, Mary C. Kintzer. 
Kate A. Noll, Lizzie A. Staudt, H-enrietta Hassler, Agnes A. Dau- 
trich, Susan Staudt. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, OCTOBER 11, 1874. 

Adam H. Ruth, Charles D. Ludwig, Franklin S. Yoder. Edward 
Ludwig, John J. Hossler, Milton J. Eyrich, Morgan M. Dundore, John 
D. Harner, John L. Hiester, Franklin L. Bohn, James U. L. Stoudt, 
Jeremiah Boyer, Amos Yod«r, Wellington Yoh, Isaac Klopp, John W. 
Trupp, Peter S. Gerhart, George Wolfbenberger, Michael Ruth, George 
J. Hain, Cyrus W. Gaul, Milton W. Bohn, Samuel Himmelreich, Alfred 
W. Swartz, Landis Fry, John D. Strunk, Henry G. B-ender, Frank J. 
Greth, John D. Wahl, William Ludwig, Wellington Grimes, Isaac H. 
Horn, Edwin G. Ruth, Alfred W. Gaul, John Fry, Lewis F. Boyer, 
Morris A. Knable, William C. Moyer, Michael G. Ruth, William Toole. 

Emma C. Holl, Laura V. G. Gaul, Mary A. Hain, Lizzie H. Miller, 
Laura Yoder, Mary M. Whitmoyer, Emma Greth, Lizzie L. Sharman, 
Adaline S. Ruth, Kate E. Bucks, Emma A. Maurer, Ella M. Lerch, 
Emma A. Boyer, Sarah S. Wenrich, Susan S. Goodhart, Amelia Baus- 
man, Cornelia Hiester, Clara S. Stiely, Kate S. Binkley, Vilanda R. 
Klopp, Temson Yoh, Emma Schell, Emma Smith, Sarah Smith. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, OCTOBER 10, 1875. 

Lewis Hassler, Wallace B. Scheaffer, Daniel Hain, Dani-el S. Ram- 
sey, Richard I. Stoudt, George Shafer, Isaac Shafer. 

Alice L. Faust, Sallie R. Stoudt, Lillie Scheaffer, Lottie A. Greth, 
Mary Eva Bend<r, Sarah A. Gaul, Harriett Lerch, Lovina Dundore, 
Matilda S. Holl, Sallie E. Gerhart, Mary A. Sch-eaflfer, Lizzie H. Fox. 
Emma R. Stitzel, Katie I. Renninger, Temsen Philips, Elizabeth Spohn. 



308 ST. John's ''hatn's) reformed church. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, MAY 19. 1877. 

John R. Zeller, William G. Ruth, Albert B. Gerhart, Daniel M. 
Hain, James V. Sti-ely, Reuben L. Ludwig, George H. Wenrich, Ben- 
jamin A. Hain, Elmer E. Maning, George Y. Gerhart, Walker G.. 
Scheaffer, James W. Gaul, John A. Dundore, Richard Koch, John 
Bechtel, Albert L. Hain, Clement L. Hain, John D. Ruth, Darius L. 
Hiester, Daniel W. Bohn, Monroe S. G. Wyant, David H. Hain, Sam- 
uel Bechtel, Thomas B. Bohn, George W. Stefify, David M. Kintzer. 

Sallie R. Fisher, Rebecca L. Wietzel, Caroline Yoh, Emma Whit- 
mover, Sarah Y. Gerhart, Ellen Hartline, Agnes J. Holl, Willie A. 
Mauntz, Clara S. Bechtel, Sallie Gaul, Emma G. Bender, Vallez F. Yoh, 
Fi-etta R. Bickel, Vilanda L. Staudt, Ellen C. Ruth, Clara Zacharias, 
Lizzie S. Shell, Susan Weinhold, Sallie B. Gerhart, Maria W. Gaul, 
Sarah M. Makutch, Catherine H. Moyer, Mary C. Landis, Candace S. 
Binkley, K. E. B. Hullendbush, Eve Stiely, Mary A. Stiely, Catharine 
M. Nagle, Anna Boyer, Sarah H. Ruth, Vilanda E. Bausman, Mary 
Shell, Daniel St-effy, Joel Nagle, Daniel M. Miller, John Jefiferson Wer- 
ner, Daniel P. Yoh, James F. Werner, Wilson M. Drupp, Reuben D. 
Staudt, Joseph B. Hassler, Lemon L. Usner, Benjamin Hassler. 
CLASS CONFIRMED, APRIL 20, 1879. 

Kate G. Gaul, Mary E. Roether, Ida S. Ruth, Katie H. Ludwig, 
Cecelia W. Gaul, Katie G. Gaul, Rebecca I. Hain, Rosa S. Yoh, Katie 
S. Fisher, Katie E. Hassler, Mary E. Wolfenberger, Mary S. Dangler, 
Matilda K. Palm, Helen S. Stiely, Katie Y. Gerhart, Emma E. Ruth, 
Katy Ensinger, Mary N. Noll, Sallie E. Stoudt, Mary F. Smith, Katie 
E. Huyett, Katie E. Lerch, Sallie B. Grim-e, Hannah Elizabeth Hassler, 
Mary B. Gerhart, Lizzie F. Gruber. 

George B. MecCland Dunkelberger, Frank P. Greth, John H, 
Moyer, William E. Keim, Edward E. Spengler, Adam E. Spohn, Charles 
M. Klopp. Milton I. Hain, John Franklin Haas. Charl-es E. Spengler, 
Harry P. Ludwig, John L. Gerhart, Adam L. Waldman, Edward M. 
]\Iiller, J. I. Sloat, William Zimmerman, O. K. Ludwig, John F. Reber. 
CLASS CONFIRMED, OCTOBER 16, 1880. 

George B. McClellen Ludwig, Aaron Boyer, Nathan Koch, Leonard 
Stiely, Samuel G. Sloat, Wellington James Lamm, Reily H. Hain, 
Jacob Koch, Harry J. Binkley, Henry W. Bohn, David Bend-er, Walter 
B. Fisher, Gassan J. Bickel, Jacob W. Strunk, Adam A. Staudt, JJIysses 
J. Hain, George M. Ruth, William H. Sheidy, J. Cyrus Reed, John F. 
Worley, Fred Ensinger, John E. Ensinger, George B. Spohn. 

Mary A. Moyer, Isabella Brown, Lizzi-e Reiss, Ellen C. Hatt, Mary 
W. Koller, Lizzie E. Staudt, Annie M. Hassler, Annie G. Gaul, Ellen 
N. Newman, Lydiann Yoder, Matilda A. Shell, Katie M. Knorr, Katie 
S. Yoder, Katie E. Ruth, Lizzie G. Gerhart, Carrie G. King, Agnes 
G. Krick, Mrs. Lizzie Schwartz, Katie L. Hain, Kate Fry, Katie A. 
Wahl, Lizzie M. Greth, Eva S. Werner, Mary E. Hain, Maria J. 
Battdorff. 



ST. JOHN'S (HAIN's) reformed CHURCH. 309 

CLASS CONFIRMED, APRIL 7, 1882. 

Evan L. Ludwig, Lewis T. Hain, John H. Gaul, Harry G. Stief, 
Harry F. Wantz, Isaac H. Yoh, William T. Boyer, Reily L. Bickel, 
John H. Horn, George B. Sharman, John A. Spohn, John A. Werner, 
William C. Feather. Charles B. Stief, Daniel H. Sohl, Charles L. Yoh, 
Edward Sh-eidy, Charles J. Renninger, Adam D. Yoder, Charles F. 
Smith, James F. Ruth, George W. Sheidy, John Fry, Adam Spengler, 
Will Fisher, George E. Binkley, .Williarn H, Fisher, Joseph D. Steffy, 
Walker Fornwal, George F. Stoudt, Frederick W. Gaul, Reily Glass, 
N-ewton Wagner, Samuel Hossler. 

Annie E. B. Wertly, Katie G. Sharman, Lizzie H. Hartman, EI- 
■mira Hartman, Annie M. Kintzer, Katie C. Klopp, Katie M. Ruth, 
Emma E. Ruth, Emma L. Wantz, Alice L. Billman, Sallie A. Kurtz, 
Katie S. Hain, Alice Sheidy, Mary A. Krick, Mary. A. Dundore, Ellen 
Ida Fisher, Sarah E. Seitzinger, Mary W. Bohn, Sallie H. Horn, 
Salli-e E. Hain, Ellen E. Spengler, Susan Fry, Lizzie M. Miller, Valeria 
Glass, Mary E. Wenrich. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, MAY 13, 1883. 

Aaron D. Strunk, Henry Greth, Harry G. Hain, John H. Hiester, 
Harry Y. Gerhart, William F. Smith, George B. Lamm, George A. 
Greth, Charles S. Fisher, Henry F. Simons, Charles H. Maddes, Wil- 
liam S. Yoder, Charles Sterly, John William Bower, Frank R. Hassler, 
C. J. Stoudt, Jacob Snader, Martin R. Hassler, Moses A. Hassler, 
Herman A. Hosier, Adam Boyer. 

Hannah L. Simmons, Mary A. Ulrich, Hannah L. Whitmoyer, 
Amanda S. Koch, Eliza Laura Binkley, Elmira B. Leininger, Ellen M. 
Hain, Hannah M. Gass, Mary R. Hain, Annie Roether, Sallie G. 
B-ender, Annie A. Greth, Alice L. Himmelreich, Sallie Glass, Katie S. 
Gaul, Katie L. Gerhart, Maria Gerhart, Jennie P. Hain, Rose E. 
Machemer, Almeda R. Boyer, Eva Miller, Kate Dundore. 



Marriages Performed by Rev. Wm. F. P. Davis . 

187 1-1 883. 

,une 15, 1872 John Himmelreich — Sarah Fasnacht. 

Sept. 28, 1872 William Spatz — Maranda Faust. 

Nov. 16, 1872 Aaron L. Staudt — Kate Spatz. 

Dec. 14, 1872 William Dunkelberger — Kate FausU 

Dec. 22, 1872 Joel D. Yoh — Elizabeth Geisweit. 

May 5, 1873 Samuel McDonough — Caroline Stiely. 

Oct. 4, 1873 WilHam L. Fisher— Elizabeth Krick. 

Nov. I, 1873 Franklin P. Gerhart— Emma R. Peifer, 

Nov. 22, 1873 Benjamin Gerhart — Emma C. R. Ruth. 

Nov. 22, 1873 Adam Bender — Mary Machmer. 

Dec. 13, 1873 Samuel Koch — Catharine Long. 

Dec. 22, 1873 Jacob Ruth^Kate Hain. 



310 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Dec. 25, 1873 Isaac Palm — Eliza Shower. 

Dec. 2.T, 1873 Francis G. Ruth — Sarah H. Gerhart. 

Jan. 31, 1874 Henry P. Yoh — Kate Brossman. 

Feb. 19, 1874 George H. Beaver — Maria Epler. 

Mar. 14, 1874 George Moyer — Caroline Mell. 

May 14, 1874 J- S. Hartman — Lizzie H. Kline. 

May 21, 1874 A. M. Webber — Elenora S. Gerhart. 

May 23, 1874 James H. Ruth— Kate S. Dundore. 

June 6, 1874 Adam Sell — Rose A. Rollman. 

July II, 1874 William Werner — Mary A. Boyer. 

Aug. 15, 1874 Wellington M. Hiester — Amelia A. Reber. 

Aug. 22, 1874 Sebastian Koch — Hannah E. Stout. 

Aug. 29, 1874 Franklin Hain — Sallie Seltzer. 

Sept. 12, 1874 John A. Ruth — Emma C. Leise. 

Sept. 19, 1874. J. Franklin Bechtel — Amanda M. Richards 

Sept. 24, 1874. John Stiely — Valeria Stiely. 

Oct. 14, 1874 Frank G. Bender — Amelia Hiester. 

Nov. 14, 1874. Henry L. Staudt — Emma R. Klopp. 

Nov. 19, 1874 Franklin M. Gaul — Mary Rebecca Bucks. 

Nov. 28, 1874 John J. Holl — Cornelia Hiester. 

Dec. ig, 1874. Lewis S. Frederick — Emma C. Holl. 

Jan. I, 1875 John F. Spatz — Catharine M. Hiester. 

Jan. 16, 1875 Jacob S. Yoder — Jemima M. Wenriclt. 

Mar. 25. 187s Ephraim H. Stitzel— Sallie A. Rollman. 

April 17, 1875 John F. Reed— Mary M. Moyer, 

May 8, 1875 Jacob E. Spohn — Mary A. Folk. 

June 3, 1875 Henry W. Hatt — Mary A. Kreamer. 

July 24, 187s Henry M. Gaul— Sarah C. Ruth. 

Sept. 4, 1875 Joseph P. Latshaw — Amanda Stiely. 

Sept. 16, 1875 Llewellyn Hatt — Sarah Freehafer. 

Sept. 18, 1875 Samuel Ulrich— Sarah White. 

Oct. 12, 1875 John S. Yocom — Emma J. Holl. 

Dec. 4, 1875. John L. Moser — Rebecca Heffner. 

May 30, 1876 Adam B. Brossman — Ella M. Richard. 

June ID, 1876 Frank S. Yoder — Amelia Gerhart. > 

June 10, 1876 John Fincher — Mary Sell. 

Aug. 5, 1876 Henry Spies — Temson Yoh. 

Sept. 2, 1876 James H. Beard — Lydia A. Weitzel. 

Sept. 9, 1876 Wilson Drupp — Emma Himmelreich. 

Sept. 30, 1876 Calvin E. Gerhart — Amelia Lambert. 

Nov. II, 1876 Daniel L. Hatt — Annie Kuhns. 

Dec. 23, 1876 John W. Ernst— Kate Binkley 

Dec. 26, 1876 Samuel Kerns— Sallie Gerhart. 

Dec. 26, 1876 John D. Lambert — Laura V. Gaul. 

Feb. 3, 1877 Franklin Koller— Mary Whitmoyer. 

Mar. 6, 1877 Martin Texter— Sarah Ann Koch. 

July 28, 1877 Henry Yoder — Caroline Fisher. 



ST. JOHN'S (hAIn's) reformed CHURCH 311 

Sept. 13, 1877 Jeremiah R. Boyer — Matilda Shower. 

Dec. 13, 1877 Jacob W. Schwartz — Mary Ann Hemmig. 

Dec. 22, 1877 John G. Maurer — Jane V. Matz. 

Dec. 22, 1877 Daniel R. Hain — Mary Catharine T. Gaul. 

Jan. 12, 1878 John A. Weitzel — Mary Ann Seigfried. 

Mar. 16, 1878 Moses F. Strieker— Katie E.B. Hollenbush 

July 2y, 1878 Lando M. Fry — Mary Ann Schupp. 

Aug. 3, 1878 Daniel S. Yoder — Cornelia A. Lengle. 

Aug. 8, 1878 Lemon W. Swartz — Lizzie R. Palm. 

Aug. 31, 1878 Jacob S. Flickinger — Emma M. Klopp. 

Oct. 7, 1878 Michael F. Ruth— Sallie Hartz, 

Nov. 23, 1878 John M. Moyer — Susan P. Latshaw. 

Nov. 28, 1878 James W. Gaul— Emma R. Stitzel. 

Dec. 5, 1878 John L. Bowman — Lizzie H. Miller. 

Feb. I, 1879. Urias C. Spohn— Ella L Putt. 

Feb. 7, 1879 Morris R. Keen — Sue Richards. 

Feb. 27, 1879 Elias E. Kahler — Mrs. Eva L. Hain. 

Mar. I, 1879 William Frederick — Matilda Susan Holl. 

April 3, 1879 Cornelius Loose — Valeria N. Ludwig. 

April 12, 1879 Edwin M. Smith — Emma Whitmoyer. 

May 31, 1879 Alfred W. Swartz — Lizzie R. Matz. 

May 31, 1879 John B-echtel — Mrs. Catharine Holl. 

June 16, 1879 Willoughby Becker — Anna Eliza Miller. 

Aug. 9, 1879 Samuel Himmelreich — Katie L Renninger. 

Aug. 16, 1879 John A. Kintzer— Adaline S. Ruth. 

Aug. 16, 1879 Samuel S. Wolfskill— Barbara E. Eyrich. 

Sept. 20, 1879 Elijah Stiely— Susannah Barlett. 

Sept. 20, 1879 Lewis A. Hain — Lovinah K. Dundone. 

Oct. 2, 1879 William H. Reber— Mary Jane Rollman. 

Oct. 16, 1879 Ferdinand Sultzer— Kate Holloway. 

Nov. 8, 1879 WilMam H. Stitzel— Lydia M. Merkle. 

Dec. I, 1879 John Billman— Malinda Stiely. 

Dec. 27, 1879 John B. Gerhart— Sallie A. Gaul. 

Jan. ID, 1880. Adam Reber— Susan Hatt. 

Jan. ID, 1880 H-enry Werner— Sallie McKutch. 

Jan. 24, 1880 Peter Franklin F. Boyer— Almeda Bricker 

Feb. 21, 1880 John D. Strunk— Ellen R. Lembert. 

July 3, 1880 Charles Rentz— Lucy Ann Ernes. 

Sept. 4, 1880 Samuel Staudt— Susan Freehafer. 

Dec. II, 1880 Wallace F. Moyer— Mary Eliza Latshaw. 

Dec. 16, 1880 Franklin B. Sohl— Elmira R. Bower. 

Dec. 25, 1880 Morgan M. Dundore— Cornelia Elizabeth Ernst. 

Jan. I, 1881 John Franklin Greth— Sallie B. Grimes. 

Feb. 17, 1881 Ezra S. Hassler— Kate E. Bucks. 

Mar. 31, 1881 ....Charles W. Potteiger— Ida S. Ruth. 

April 2, 1881 John L. Hiester— Carrie G. Koenig. 



312 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

April i6, 1881 Lewis F. Boyer — Lizzie Wenrich. 

April 16, 1881 Lewis S. Hassler — Sarah Mover. 

May 2, 1881 Harry P. Ludwig — Lizzie S. Shell. 

July 16, 1881 William H. Sheidy — Isabella Brown. 

Nov. 3, 1881 James M. Miller— Eva Hiester. 

Dec. 24, 1881 William A. Hemmig — Henrietta W. Bickel 

Jan. 5, 1882 Jacob Butz — Lovina Hassler. 

Jan. 14, 1882 Nathan Koch — Anna iMaria Hassler. 

Feb. 20, 1882 John B. Knorr — Rebecca Levan. 

Feb. 25, 1882 Milton J. Eyrich — Kate Ann Brossman. 

Feb. 25, 1882 Oliver W. Schaeffer — Hannah E. Wenrich. 

Feb. 25, 1882 William Reber — Amanda E. Sterner. 

Mar. II, 1882 Albert B. Gerhart— Susan R. Weinhold. 

May 27, 1882 William H. Matz— Cecilia W. Gaul. 

May 27, 1882 George Wolfensberger — Rosie S. Yoh. 

June 10, 1882 Lewis F. Field — Prescilla C. Moyer. 

June 10, 1882 Darius L. Hiester — Mary C. Brown. 

June 17, 1882 John A. Klopp — Eva Bender. 

July 2. 1882 Jacob W. Snader— Mary E. Hain. 

Aug. 26, 1882 George Wenrich — Emma Keith. 

Nov. 4, 1882 John D. Kerper— Mary C. Noll. 

Dec. 23, 1882 Wellington Wengert — Mary Noll. 

Dec. 26. 1882 William K. Ludwig — Mary A. Hain. 

Dec. 30. 1882 Daniel M. Miller— Eliza B. Spayd. 

Jan. 6, 1883 James W. Bohn — Sarah Agnes Stamm. 

Mar. 3, 1883 Adam L. Waldman— Matilda S. Shell. 

Mar. 31, 1883 Henry B. Werner — IMary E. Paffenberger. 

April 3, 1883 Lewis Frederick — Emma E. Lengel. 

April 14, 1883 Joseph A. Wike — Maddie Hoover. 

June 9. 1883 Moses Snyder — Kute Gerhart. 



Funerals Held by Rev. Wm. F. P. Davis. 

1871—1883. 

AGE 

Time of Death Name Years Months Days 

Mar. 25, 1872. Mary Mill-er 52 9 9 

April II, 1872. Magdalena Binkley 81 3 17 

April 18, 1872. William James Sharman o 4 II 

April 21, 1872. Edwin Ohnmacht 6 2 5 

April 26, 1872. John Fidler 77 2 17 

June 8. 1872. Emma Valeria Strunk i 4 24 

Aug. 20, 1872. Sallie Greth 17 7 U 

Sept. 6, 1872. Henry Maternus o 10 28 

Sept. 9, 1872. Katie Henri-etta Seitzinger 6 9 22 

Sept. 17, 1872. William Henry Charles i 6 26 



ST John's (hai.n's) reformed church. 313 

AGE 

Time of Death Name Years Months Days 

Oct. 2, 1872. Alva Rebecca Seitzinger 3 6 11 

Oct. 2, 1872. Mary Gernant 53 o 

Sept. 30, 1872. Hannah Pifer 69 3 24 

Sept. 29, 1872. Catherine Greth 64 3 25 

Nov. I, 1872. Katie Susan Fish-er 4 4 7 

Nov. 8, 1872. Harry Lewis Eyrich 4 4 10 

Dec. 7, 1872. John Peter Gerhart 62 7 16 

Dec. 7, 1872. Reily Werner 18 6 9 

Jan. 4, 1873. Zackarias Frank Spengler 4 9 7 

Jan. 12, 1873. Candice Caroline Schaefer 2 4 I 

Jan. 13, 1873. Jacob Fisher I 7 23 

Jan. 13. 1873. John Ruth 71 4 2 

Jan. 28. 1873. Jacob Hain Bea\"er 21 7 1$ 

Mar. 9, 1873. Matilda Luzetta Fisher ii 19 

Mar. II, 1873. Sarah Ann Linsman 23 8 27 

Mar. 15, 1873. Rebecca Fidler 65 7 lO 

Mar. 19, 1873. Charles I. Hain o 7 24 

Mar. 23, 1873. Hannah Schaeffer 66 o 22 

April I, 1873. Samuel Ruth 62 7 I 

April 22, 1873. John Holloway 76 o 27 

July 13, 1873. Emma Elizabeth Ludwig 12 9 23 

Aug. 27, 1873. Samuel Yoh 66 ll 3 

Sept. 8. 1873. George Bohn 14 3 15 

Sept. 8, 1873. Elenora Hain 21 9 2 

Oct. ID, 1873. Emeli-e Hassler I 2 26 

Nov. 15, 1873. Mary Glass 6 3 19 

Dec. 4, 1873. John A. Lambert 16 8 O 

Dec. 18, 1873. John Daniel Holl o 11 O 

Dec. 29, 1874. Benjamin Richards 51 6 2 

Jan. 16, 1874. Susannah Lerch 71 I 2$ 

Feb. 3, 1874. Margaret Zellers 69 O 4 

Feb. 22, 1874. Harry Smith o 10 lO 

Mar. 12, 1874. Peter Hain 78 o 16 

Mar. 24, 1874. Daniel Bucks 52 9 3 

April 19, 1874. Mary Ann Ruth 30 il 17 

May 12, 1874. Magdalena Wenrich 58 Ii 24 

May 19, 1874. Marvin Allen Sp-engler 2 19 

June 14, 1874. George Yoder 4 ^ 

July 8, 1874. John Schaeffer 81 o lO 

Sept. 4, 1874. Philip Voneida 63 I 19 

Sept. II, 1874. Franklin Yoh 2 O 13 

Nov. I, 1874. Annie Maria Barnett 68 2 14 

Nov. 18. 1874. Francis Stiely 87 7 14 

Nov. 18, 1874. Harriett Seitzinger 57 7 I 

Nov. 23, 1874. Catherine Fisher 64 lo 23 

21 



314 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 



AGE 
Time of Death Name Years Months Days 

Dtc. 6, 1874. Dorothy Brossman 89 10 25 

Feb. I, 1875. Anna Smith 63 6 25 

Mar. I, 1875. Michael Fisher 80 I 27 

Mar. I, 1875. Sarah Fuchs 62 5 25 

April ID, 1875. George William Schaeffer 6 2 26 

April 29, 1875. Frederick Hain 52 9 18 

June 6, 1875. Mary Susan Ruth 3 3 17 

June 7, 1875. Eva Ann Boyer « 10 9 14 

June 17, 1875. John Weitzel 75 2 22 

Aug. 25, 1875. Peter Fidler 75 10 15 

Sept. 9, 1875. Howard W. W-enrich 041 

Oct. 5, 1875. Amelia Gerhart 32 ii 15 

Oct. II, 1875. Michael Trupp 44 6 10 

Nov. 25, 1875. Peter Ruth 70 9 16 

Jan. 21, 1876. Susan Hibner 75 9 21 

Mar. 3, 1876. Amanda E. Yoh..... « 4 o 10 

Mar. 12, 1876. Eva Anna Boyer 10 15 

Mar. 13, 1876. John Moyer 45 6 13 

,1876. Daniel Samuel I 8 26 

April 14, 1876. Peter Isaac Barnett 194 

April 28, 1876. Harry Joseph Nagle 4 i 18 

May 5, 1876. Emma Eliza Trupp 4 2 17 

May 5, 1876. Levi Hain 43 5 24 

May 30, 1876. Rebecca W-eitzel 45 ll ^ 

June 12, 1876. Hettie Ranibo 3 9 20 

June 28, 1876. Ellen Ernst 2,7> 5 19 

July 6, 1876. Jeremiah Fisher 55 5 27 

July 22, 1876. Wilson Maternis 6 9 9 

Aug. 3, 1876. J. Peter Holl 62 2 18 

Aug. 17, 1876. Nora Agnes Mountz o 11 15 

Aug. 17, 1876. Kate Mary Frederick o 10 8 

Aug. 19, 1876. Sarah Kelchner 72 6 6 

S-ept. 9, 1876. Joshua Faust 35 7 4 

Jan. 5, 1877. Katie Ann E. Stoudt 11 7 21 

Jan. II, 1877. Catharine Elmira Greth 15 li 22 

Feb. 2, 1877. John Frederick Hassler 3 4 27 

Feb. 9, 1877. Sallie Moyer i 8 i 

Mar. 6, 1877. Lizzie Ida Greth 8 I 8 

Mar. 20, 1877. Katie S. Yoh 16 o o 

May I, 1877. Hannah Malinda Lerch 23 8 22 

May 26, 1877. Charles Augustus Horn 8 15 

June 16, 1877. Lewis Sharman 45 o O 

June 29, 1877. Mary Steffey 38 6 26 

July 7, 1877. Emma V, Fleischer 8 9 20 

July 12, 1877. Mary Sarah Fleischer.... 2 2 29 



ST. John's ihain's) reformed church. 315 

AGE 
Time of Death Name Years Months Days 

July — ,1877. Michael Gerhart 40 5 i 

July 12, 1877. Clement Mayberry Hain 17 4 25 

July 21, 1877. Elizabeth Wenrich 68 4 6 

July 22, 1877. Sallie Kepley 22 7 26 

July 27, 1877. Susannah Waldman 79 4 13 

July 31, 1877. William Good i i 25 

Aug. 21, 1877. Catharine Stoudt 51 9 14 

Aug. 25, 1877. Adam I. Hettinger 725 

S'cpt. 28, 1877. Jonathan Daniel Bickel 2 27 

Oct. 19, 1877. Catharine Staudt 56 10 4 

Nov. 27, 1877. Ellen Steely 54 i 29 

Dec. 9, 1877. George H. Beaver 29 9 11 

Dec. 12, 1877. Margaret Dagy 78 2 2 

Jan. 3, 1878. Laura Valeria Lambert 17 9 3 

Jan. 17, 1878. Cassie Barbara Staudt 41 21 

Feb. 12, 1878. Isaac Faust 30 5 24 

Mar. 6, 1878. Charles Strieker 6 9 21 

Mar. 7, 1878. Sarah Grimes 69 9 6 

April I, 1878. Isaac Yoder 16 8 27 

i-».pril 20, 1878. Maria Hassl-er 35 6 29 

May 14, 1878. John Adam Strunk 47 4 6 

J-jly 5, 1878. Leah Daubert 75 10 19 

Aug. 17, 1878. Elizabeth Reifsnyder 92 5 14 

Oct. 24, 1878. Daniel Gerhart 68 20 

iJec. 5, 1878. Charles -Albert Sheiry I ?> o 

Dec. 22, 1878. Catharine Moyer 60 10 8 

Dec. 26, 1878. John Adam Focht 4 10 I 

Jan. 10,1879. Elizabeth Faust 58 li 17 

Feb. 18, 1879. Emily Ellenora Binkley 2.2 11 I 

Mar. II, 1879. Michael Ruth 79 2 24 

May 31, 1879. Rebecca Spatz 40 9 23 

June 7, 1879. Lovina Moyer 62 o 7 

July I, 1879. Sarah Sultzer 61 4 19 

July 7, 1879. Agnes Spayd 20 6 18 

July 25, 1879. Walter Peter Binkley 3 4 19 

July 26, 1879. Charles Roether 9 3 23 

July 27, 1879. Aaron Nagel 2 5 19 

Aug. 18, 1879. Ida Emma Hain 10 6 16 

Aug. 23, 1879. Jacob Zeller yj, 5 23 

Aug. 25, 1879. David Eyrich 78 9 13 

Aug. 25, 1879. Charles Ruth 8 9 4 

Sept. 18, 1879. Charles Franklin Greth i o 15 

Sept. 23, 1879. John Robert Ruth 6 11 10 

Sept. 25, 1879. William Henry Fisher 6 28 

Sept. 27, 1879. Daniel Howard Ruth 4 5 27 



316 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

AGE 

Time of Death Name Years Months Days 

Sept. 29, 1879. Alice Rebecca Smith S o 29 

Oct. 6, 1879. Joel Wike S8 O' 28 

Oct. 17, 1879. Elmira Ruth 39 2 o 

Nov. 17, 1879. Robert Fulton Reber i 10 6 

Nov. 21, 1879. William Georg-e Ruth 20 10 18 

Dec. 6, 1879. Emma C. Frederick (Holl) 24 3 26 

Nov. 2^, 1879. Emma Prutzman 24 o 

Dec. II, 1879. Annie Grace Sell 484 

Dec. II, 1879. Tillie Gerhart 6 3 26 

Dec. 21, 1879. Henry Francis Sell 250 

D-ec. 27, 1879. Sallie Katie Wolfenberger 13 3 13 

Jan. 10, 1880. Sallie Esther Gass 9 9 21 

Jan. 12, 1880. Henry R. Binkley 53 5 il 

Jan. 18, 1880. Minnie Brown 4 o 17 

Jan. 31, 1880. Lazarus Lerch 56 ir 10 

Feb. 4, 1880. James Joseph Yoder 635 

Feb. 14, 1880. John Mell 46 10 28 

Mar. 2, 1880. George Jacob Newman 10 10 

Mar. 9, 1880. Lizzie Mary Newman 7 o 17 

Mar. 9, 1880. Wellington Yoh 23 4 17 

Mar. 10, 1880. Philip Fish-er 79 5 I3 

Mar. II, 1880. John Albert Greth 11 3 28 

Mar. 17, 1880. Sarah Eyrich 54 o 5 

Mar. 25, 1880. Daniel Darius Hain 17 4 23 

Mar. 27, 1880. Uriah Charles Spohn 21 6 24 

April 7, 1880. Katie Sarah Greth 4 9 IS 

April 8, 1880. Anna VanReed Lerch 7 5 5 

May 4, 1880. Sarah Stoudt (Boyer) 80 5 5 

June 22, 1880. John Andrew White 25 6 14 

July 13, 1880. Charles William Ulrich 237 

July 14, 1880. Allen Schaeffer — — — 

July 22, 1880. Ellen Susannah Maternus 34 6 9 

July 27, 1880. Cath-erine Stoudt (Knorr) 69 5 13 

July 30, 1880. Hannah Roether 71 10 26 

Aug. 20. 1880. Mary Hassler 67 3 9 

Aug. 27, 1880. Charles Benneville Reed ^37 

Sept. I, 1880. Laura May Coleman 140 

Sept. 9, 1880. Catherine Boyer 79 5 11 

Oct. I, 1880. George Ruth Ci i 29 

Nov. 12, 1880. Luzetta Bressler 57 8 18 

Dec. 9, 1880. Samuel Irwun B. Greth 4 5 10 

Dec. II, 1880. Eve Catherine Gerhart 74 8 15 

Dec. 16, 1880. Maria Carrie Webber 5 9 21 

Dec. 27, 1880. Sarah Beatzel 9 3 22 

Dec. 30, 1881. Anna Maria Hain 62 11 16 



ST. johk's (haixs) reformed church. 317 

AGE 

Time of Death Name Years Months Days 

Jan. 3, 1881. Isaac Roether 69 8 21 

Jan. 7, 1881. Adam Kelchner 13 n 23 

Feb. 5, 1881. Charles Elias Fiant 324 

Feb. 5, 1881. Katie R-ebecca G. Gaul 17 9 28 

Feb. 6, 1881. Amanda Glass i 3 19 

Feb. 8, 1881. Henry Shirley o 4 20 

Feb. 13, 1881. Reuben Yoder 27 11 10 

Feb. 26, 1881. Israel Klopp 51 6 13 

Feb. 28, 1 88 1. Wilhelm Stickler 83 10 15 

Mar. 12, 1881. Catherine Ruth 48 6 17 

April I, 1881. Gertrude Hassl-er 5 24 

April 3, 1881. Elmira Ruth 2 9 9 

April 22, 1881. Hannah Mahela Bohn 25 5 11 

April 23, 1881. Minnie Ellen Hain I 5 17 

May 26, 1881. Mary A. Smith 35 4 17 

June 20, 1881. Catherine Sell 66 11 6 

July 18, 1881. Mary Hassler 80 11 28 

July 29, 1881. Annie Greth 14 9 27 

Aug. 3, 1881. Harry D. Smith 43 9 20 

Aug. 6, 1881. Peter Weitzel 78 o o 

Aug. 29, 1881. Wm. John Harvey Barnett 303 

Sept. 17, 1881. Nora Agn-es Hassler i 10 

Sept. 28, 1881. Jefferson Maternis 5 9 29 

Sept. 29, 1881. Sidney G. Yocum 4 9 29 

Oct. 7, 1881. Lena Barbara Schaeffer 42 8 10 

Oct. 18, 1881. Eva Anni€ Kahler 41 i 20 

Nov. I, 1881. William Schaeffer 6 8 27 

Nov. 24, 1881. Harry Walter Stoudt 4 11 17 

Nov. 21, 1881. John P. Gerhart 79 9 i 

Dec. 7, 1S81. Annie Maria Werner 6 9 10 

Dec. 13, 1881. Samuel Ruth 5 3 18 

Dec. 15, 1881. Samuel Grimes Greth 821 

Dec. 18, 1881. Hannah Wolfenberger 88 5 20 

Dec. 22, 1881. Sarah Anna Beecher 64 8 14 

Jan. 3, 1882. John A. Ruth 3 o 2 

Jan. 8, 1882. Candac Valanda Yoh i 10 5 

Jan. 6, 1882. Catherine Hain 82 i 11 

Jan. 6, 1882. Anna Snyder 60 5 18 

Jan. 9, 1882. Sarah Viletta Bohn 29 5 vj 

Jan. 9, 1882. R-euben Bucks 3 10 o 

Jan. 12, 1882. Emma Sarah Trupp 24 10 24 

Jan. 20, 1882. William Fisher 78 7 5 

Jan. 28, 1882. Rosie Elizabeth Hain 2 o 18 

Feb. 19, 1882. Amos Daniel Yoder 4 8 19 

Feb. 24, 1882. Walter Davis Bohn 4 3 O 



318 ST. John's (hain's) reformkd church. 

AGE 
Time of Death Name Years Months Days 

Feb. 24. 1882. Mary EHzabeth Bohn 6 4 O 

Feb. 28, 1882. William Frederick Bohn 8 8 26 

Mar. 3, 1882. Philip Bohn i 2 26 

Mar. I, 1882. Charles Joseph Hassler g 20 

Mar. 6, 1882. Dr. James S. Preston 55 2 12 

Mar. 16. 1882. Katie Elkn Weitzel o 3 23 

Mar. 20, 1882. Lizzie Schaeffer 6 o 4 

Mar. 31, 1882. Salome Schwartz 9 5 IS 

April 9. 1882. Hiester H. Spatz i 7 22 

April 12, 1882. Maggie Gerhart 5 2 24 

April 17, 1882. Joel Fisher 64 o 6 

May 13, 1882. Susan C. Keppel 32 26 

May 17, 1882. Jonathan Schwartz 75 5 12 

June I, 1882. Eve Ann Ruth 4 3 3 

Aug. 3, 1882. Peter Levi Hain 47 10 27 

Aug. 14, 1882. Levi Ruth 60 3 n 

Aug. IS, 1882. Sarah Koch 61 8 14 

Aug. 31, 1882. Jacob H-effner 37 n 20 

bept. 29, 1882. Conrad Yost 7^ 18 

Oct. 8, 1882. Isabella Spangler 39 5 9 

Oct. II, 1882. James F. Nagle 099 

Oct. 16, 1882. Samuel Greth 75 8 o 

Oct. 18, 1882. Maria Magdalena Greth 75 10 18 

Oct. 24, 1882. Amanda Bergman 12 10 7 

Sept. 30, 1882. Polly Bergman (Fisher) 35 6 22 

Dec. 5, 1882. John Yoh 56 7 S 

Jan. ID, 1883. Benneville Fish-er 56 4 24 

Jan. 21, 1883. James Monroe Reber 4 3 il 

Jan. 28, 1883. Henry Reber 41 n 24 

Jan. 29, 1883. Ellenora Fisher 79 2 13 

Feb. 2, 1883. Mary Elmira Wenrich 20 11 20 

Mar. I, 1883. Elizabeth Wolfinger 84 8 7 

Mar. 6, 1883. Adam D. Werner 52 i 14 

Mar. 15, 1883. Harvey Eug-ene Steflfey o 6 II 

Mar. 29, 1883. John F. Fisher 57 10 o 

Mar. 31, 1893. Mariann Staudt 48 9 23 

Mar. 31, 1883. Lew L. Staudt 10 5 25 

April 2, 1883. Elizabeth Reigel 75 9 26 

April 7, 1883. Richard S. Ludwig 62 o 18 

April 8, 1883. Henry Faust 67 I 27 

April 21. 1883. Kate S. Yocum 35 ii 29 

April 22, 1883. Catherine Zerr 71 10 II 



Sixth Period— 1883 . 



Rev. William J. Kershner. 

Rev. William J. Kershner, the pastor of Hain's Reformed 
Church is the son of the late Jacob Kershner and his wife Mary, 
nee Lavenberg. He was born February 3, 1852, in Perry town- 
ship, Berks county, Pa. He attended the public school in Perry 
township until the age of 10, when he attended the school at 
Leesport. At that time Leesport had a graded school and very 
efficient teachers. At the age of 14 he was confirmed in Zion's 
Reformed Church by Rev. Sossaman Herman. In the following 
spring he went to the Keystone State Normal School at Kutztown, 
Pa. After mastering the elementary branches and having taught 
school three terms, he entered Ursinus College. After pursuing 
his studies in this institution for two years he entered Franklin 
■and Marshall College, from which institution he graduated in 
1877. In the fall of 1877 he entered the Theological Seminary, 
located at Lancaster, from which he graduated May 13, 1880. 
During the same year the title of A. M. was conferred upon him. 

In the month of June, 1880, he was licensed to preach the 
<jospel by the Lehigh Classis. Having been licensed and ordained 
to the holy ministry, he took charge of Christ Church, Allentown. 
After a successful career in this charge for three years, he received 
a call from the Sinking Spring charge, September 8, 1883, signed 
by David H. Gring, Isaac Hain, Benneville Lerch and John S. 
Dundore, elders; James Gass, J. Franklin Bechtel, Franklin G. 
Krick and Peter White, deacons. 

Rev. Kershner was married, March 27, 1883, to Emma Gor- 
don Burkhard, of Allentown, Pa. This marriage was blessed with 
a son and a daughter, H. Harold and Florence E. Kershner. 

He never sought his own, but always the welfare of the con- 
:gregation. 



Baptisms by Rev. Wm. J. Kershner. 

1888-19 16. 

1883 

Baptized Name of Child Parents Born 

Oct. 14. Robert Ellsworth Miller— Albert R. and Alice April 12, 1883 

Oct. II. Laura Bohn — Adam L. and Susan U Maj^ 15, 1883. 

Oct. 28. Lizzie Ellen Nora Gerhart — Franklin P. and Emma 

E. Peifer Sept. 8, 1883 

Oct. 28. Katie Vi-ella Elizabeth Riegel — Franklin and Amanda. Mar. 28, 1883 

Oct. 28. Paul Reuben Snader— Jacob W. and Mary Ellen Hain.Sept. 18, 1883 

Nov. II. Maryetta Grate^John Franklin and Sarah Sept. 14, 1883 

Nov. 25. Adam Harvey Stitzel — Henry H. and Caroline Spatz. .Aug. 11, 1883 

Nov. 25. Elliem Leininger — Darius and Amelia Aug. 31, 1883 

Dec. '.9. Lila Schell Ludwig — Harvey P. and Lizzie July 12, 1883 

Dec. 23. Eva Elizabeth Gaul— Franklin M. and Mary Oct. 2, 1883 

Dec. 23. Eva Elizabeth Gaul— Franklin M. and Mary Oct. 2, 1883 

Dec. 29. Lizzie Minerva Snyder — Moses and Kate Dec. 2, 

. 1884 

Jan. 19. Howard Levi Beecher — Levi R. and Ell-en Lake Sept. 20, 1883 

Jan. 19. Charles Raymond Hellinger — August and INIary June 30, 1883 

Jan. 19. Louisa Ann Gerhart — Albert B. and Susannah Oct. 19, 1883 

Mar. 12. Henrietta Deborah Schweitzer — Abraham and Lizzie. .Jan. 6, 1884 

Mar. 15. Lizzie R-ebecca Hile. — William and Rebecca Feb. 23, 1883 

Mar. 30. Willie Samuel Wolfenberger — Geo. and Rosie Yoh....Jan. 18, 1884 

Mar. 28. Maggie Elizabeth Koch — John and Amelia Nov. 14, 1883 

May 10. Howard Stief — Benjamin F. and Mary A. Yoh Jan. 31, 1884 

April 27. Lewis Elias Bender — Franklin G. and Emelia Feb. 11, 1884 

April 13. Micha-el Ruth — John A. and Emma C. Leise Jan. 28, 1884 

May 14. Emma L. Klopp — Lewis M. and Emma A. Field Feb. 16, 1884 

May 31. Lillie Mary Angelina Himmelreich — Samuel and Kate.. Dec. 9, 1883 

May 29. Sallie Grace Dunkelberger — Daniel and Caroline April 20, 1884 

Mar. 30. Willie Samu-el Wolfenberger — George and Rosa Jan. 18, 1884 

June 8. Adam Ruth Gaul— Henry and Mary Zacharias April 6, 1884 

June 21. Sallie Rebecca Schaeffer — Isaac and Mary Amanda Jan. 5, 1883 

June 29. William Harvey Sheidy — Wm. H. and Isabella April 6, 1884 

July ID. Jennie Foressia Yoder — Franklin S. & Amelia Gerhart, April 7, 1884 

July 14. James Blaine Re«d — John and Maria April 4, 1884 

July 21. Levi Harry Ellsworth Drase — Harry E. & Sallie E. Moyer, Feb. 26 

July 23. Howard Lewis Mountz — James and Annie Hull May 17, 1882 

July 23. Beula May Mountz— James and Annie Hull Feb. 29, 1884 

Aug. 15. John Binkley— W. B. and Ellen F-eb. 24, 1884. 



ST. JOH>'s (HAIX's) reformed CHURCH 

Baptized Name of Child Parents Bor?i 

Sept. 22,. Geo. Washington Zimnverman — Wm. H. and 

Mary Stiely Oct. i8, 

Aug. 17. Carrie Lula Yocum— John S. and Emma J. Hull July 20, 

Aug. 17. Harry Ulysses Sell — Geo. F. and Kate June 16, 

Aug. 17. Paul Levan Knorr — John B. and R-ebecca Levan July 9, 

Aug. 31. Wm. Isaac Grimes — James W. and Ida Feb. 2, 

Oct. 15. Gertie Wengert — Wellington and Mary Aug. 17, 

Nov. 6. Charles Harvey Weitzel — Wm. E. and Elizabeth Oct. 6, 

Nov. 8. Herbert Henry Knoll — Geo. M. and Eva S July 14, 

Nov. 8. Eddie Whitmoyer — Geo. and Kate Mar. 21, 

Dec. 12. Martha Eulie Hatt — Henry and Mary Nov. 5, 

Oct. 12. Katie Stitzel — Henry H. and Caroline Spatz Oct. 5, 

Dec. 7. Franklin Cleveland Brick-er — James E. and Kate D....Nov. 7, 

Dec. 7. Lizzie Eva Klopp — John and Eva Oct. 16, 

Nov. 22. Esther ]\Iary Gaul — David M. and Mary M May 10, 

Dec. 19. Lois Martha Sell— John L. and Permilla M Aug. 15, 

Nov. 20. Reuben Walter Shlott — Henry and Sarah Arnold. .. .July 27, 

Nov. 2y. Lillie Anderson — Adam and Henrietta Nov. 18, 

Aug. 22. Harvey Adam Werner — Wm. and Mary Ann July 5, 

June 15. Katie Ellen Griffith — Geo. and Hannah S. Simmons. . .Jan. 2, 

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Jan. 3. Edward Clarence Sohl— Frank B. and Elmira R Sept. Ii, 

Jan. 14. Lloyd Jacob Schwartz — Lemon W. and Lizzie July 30, 

Jan. 16. ^Minnie Louisa Barnet— John and Ellen Louisa Leoline, Feb. 21, 

Jan. 18. Laura May Wenrich— Samuel E. and Sallie R Nov. i, 

Feb. 2. Mary Wummer — Charles and Liddie Gerhart Nov. 10, 

Feb. 27. Henry Isaac Holl— John J. and Carmilla Hiester Holl, Oct. 28, 

Mar. 14. Lizzie Fiant — Henry L. and Sarah E Nov. 5, 

Mar. 20. Willie Calvin Horn— Isaac H. and Ettillia E July 29. 

Mar. 24. Harry Stephen Hauder — Geo. and Mary Moyer Jan. 25, 

April 26. Lea Minerva Stiely — Jonathan and Valaria Feb. 10, 

May 3. Charles Eli Beatz-el- Thomas B. and Rebecca Aug. 8, 

May 8. Franklin Albertis Washington Michael — Henry and 

Elizabeth. . .July 10, 

May ID. Milton Jacob Smith — Jacob and Catharine Oct. i, 

May 10. Elmer Meek Cleveland Spayd — Jonathan and Precilla, Feb. 23, 

May 17. Grover Cleveland Gerhart— Calvin E. and Amelia 

Lamb-ert Jan. 21, 

June 2. John Calvin Reber— John F. and Chesta S Dec. 31, 

June 7, Mary Ann Moyer — Geo. and Caroline Nov. 11, 

June 14. Bessie Amanda Greth — Franklin P. and Ellen E June 5, 

June 18. Harvey Franklin Grime^ — W-elHngton and Emma R Feb. 9, 

June 21. Frederic Solomon Yoder — Jacob S. and Jennia Mar. 17, 

July 5. Paul William Hain— J. W. and Mary H April 25, 

July 6. Emma Lizzie Leise — Peter F. C. and Hannah April 20, 

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July 19. Laura Virginia Ruth— James and Kate May 24, 1885 

Aug. 12. Edgar Walter Riss-er— Aaron P. and Emma E. Ruth.. May 29, 1885 

Aug. 20. Harry Peter Schaeffer— John B. and Rebecca July i, 1881 

Aug. 20. :Mable Laura Schaeffer— John B. and Rebecca Mar. 17, 1883 

Aug. 22. Annie May Werner— Wm. L. and Kate S. Gaul May 29, 1885 

Sept. I. Lloyd L. Klopp— Lewis M. and Emma A July 24, 1885 

S-ept. 13. Mary Amelia Ulrich— Peter and Emma Beyer July 26, 1885 

Sept. 17. Harry Kottlieb Gouse— Gottlieb C. and Mary July 2, 1885 

Sept. 27. Esther Elizabeth Simmon— Daniel and Kate Ulrich Aug. 2, 1885 

Sept. 27. Eva Rebecca Bohn— James W. and Sarah A. Stamm. .Aug. 9, 1885 

Sept. 27. Edward Blaine Furry— Thomas F. and Agnes P Sept. 11, 1884 

Oct. II. Laura Elizab-eth Gaul— John H. and Clara C. Fidler. .June 29, 1885 

Oct. II. Walter Jacob Wentz— Harvey F. and Sallie Horn July 29, 1885 

Oct. 20. Lucy Amanda Clouse — Henry and Sarah S. Wenrich, Dec. 21, 1883 

Nov. 7. Mable Ellie Sloat— Jonathan L and Mary E. Bricker, June 28, 1885 

Nov. 8. Stella Elizabeth Greth— Franklin and Salli-e Grimes, Sept. 16, 1885 

Nov. 22. Laura May Gerhart— Albert B. and Susan R. Weinhold, Aug. 13,1885 

Nov. 22. John Lloyd Yocom — John S. and Emma Jane Hull... Aug. 24, 1885 

Dec. 6. Adam Hain Ruth— Adam H. and Clara Oct. 17, 1885 

Dec. 17. James Martin Yoh — James Thomas and Lucy A Sept. 7, 1885 

April 25. Morris Cleveland Bohn— Jeremiah and Mary G Jan. 15, 1885 



1886 

Jan. 3. Harry William Hatt — Henry Wm. & Mary L. Cramer, Sept. 27, 

Jan. 16. Charles Sell— George L. and Kate Y Aug. 24, 

Feb. 9. Clinton Fry — Lando and Mary Schupp Jun-e 30, 

Feb. 18. John Adam Gingrich — John Adam & Ellen M. Briner, Feb. 26, 

Mar. 9. Emma Balinda HoU — Benjamin F. & Mary M. Hain.. Mar. 9, 

Mar. 10. George Gaul — Esram and Hannah Merkle July 24, 

Mar. 15. Harry Richard Stoudt — James Richard & Mary Texter, Dec. 4. 

Mar. 15. Mary J. Stoudt — James and Elizabeth Reed Sept. 6, 

Mar. 15. Walter Cleveland Kantner — Wm. F. & Asian Brossman, Feb. 13, 

Mar. 27. Ellen Nora Dunkelberger — Daniel and Caroline Yoh, Jan. 13, 

INIar. 31. Eva Ann Riegel — Franklin L. & Amanda Greath Mar. 21, 

April 24. G'eo. Franklin Wenrich— Samuel E. & Sallie R. Hain, Jan. 29, 

Mav 9. Edward Clarence Rollman — Aaron R. and Maggie 

S. Strunk Nov. 8, 

May 22. Clido Grover Fisher — Samuel & Lillie E. Schaeffer, Feb. 16, 

May 22. Bertha Bessie Lamm — Reily N. & IMary Ann Moyer, Feb. 16, 

May 22. Paul Jared Bickel— Amandan L. and Ella M. Matz April i. 

May 23. B'crtha Caroline Bohn — Daniel W. & Lizzie I\L Lamm, ]Mar. 27. 

May 29. James Isaac Babb — Paris R. and Kate G. Bear May 24, 

May 29. Adam Willoughby Berger— Davilla R. & Malinda Reber, Oct.22, 

May 29. Wm. Ulysses Moyer — Wm. and Amelia Fiel April 6, 

June 3. Clara Susan Bohn— Darius H. and Lydia A. Yoder..Feb. 24, 

June 6. Bertha Weitzel— Charks R. and Clara E. Unger April 4, 



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June 6. Andrew Pierce Rens — John and Emma E. Weitzel. .. .April 3, 

Jun'e 6. Willie Erwin Eirich — Milton & Kate A. Brossman April 3, 

June 7. Kate Ellenora Home — Peter & Eliz. Aulenbach May 10, 

July 4. Howard Benjamin S. Snader — Jacob W. and 

Mary E. Hain May 9, 

July 18. Sallie Susan Ulrich — John and Sarah Bower Mar. 15, 

July 24. Mary Sallie Wolfensberger — Richard A. 

and Maggie G. Sharman. .June 11, 

Aug. 7. Charlie Fry — Adam and Emma D. Born-eman May 27, 

Aug. 8. Mamie Anderson — Adam and Henrietta Mountz Feb. 14, 

Aug. 13. Katie Lydia Reed — John F. and Maria Moyer June 13, 

Aug. 14. Harrison Herman Hartman — Harrison and Lydia Bear, June 9, 

Aug. 29. Eva May Gaul — Henry M. and Mary C. Ruth June 10, 

Sept. 3. Anna Magdalena Drupp — Wilson M. and 

Sarah Reber May 16, 

Sept. 19. Minnie Catharine Bressman — Reuben and Sallie 

Dunkelberger Mar. 21, 

Sept. 27. Charles Wm. Dunkelberger — Albert W. and Sallie 

Seidel July 14, 

Oct. 4. Mary Elvina Keller — Franklin and Mary Whitmoyer, Jan. i8, 

Oct. 9. .Eva Etna Reb-er — James and Martha Hemmig June 26, 

Oct. 9. Annie Louisa Bohn — Jeremiah and Mary Ann Bear, July 7, 
Oct. 9. Lillie Fayetta Yessler — CJiarles and Louisa Young. .. .July 14, 
Oct. 9. Bessie Minnie Yessler — Charles and Louisa Young. .. .July 11, 
"Nov. 7. Rosa Nora Troop — John W. and Susan E. Renninger, Oct. 21, 

Nov. 21. B-enjamin Samuel Yoh — Isaac and Katie Hoover Jan. 21, 

Nov. 21. Eva Ann Ulrich — John H. and Hannah S. Simmon. .. .Sept. 27, 

Nov. ?i. Freddie Wm. Knoll — Geo. M. and Eva S. Werner Oct. 2, 

Nov. 21. Howard Stief — Benj. F. and Mary Ann Yoh Jan. 31, 

Dec. 25. Howard Fiant — Henry L. and Sarah E. Ernest Sept. 10, 

1887 

Jan. 4. Annie Swartz — L'emon W. and Lizzie Palm Sept. i, 

Jan. 16. Florence May Scha-effer — Walker and Sarah Zeimer. . . .Nov. 5, 
Jan. 26. Calvin Israel Greth-«-J. Franklin and Sallie Grime. .. .Nov. 23, 
Jan. 30. Clara Annie Rice — Samuel B. and Harrietta R. Lerch, Oct. 12, 

Feb. 6. Geo. David Gaul— David M. and Mary M. Huyett Nov. 12, 

Feb. 9. Mary Magdelena Fisher — Dani-el and Ellen Spierce. .Sept. 15, 

Feb. 16. Hellena Smith — John and Emma Louisa Focht Jan. 30, 

Feb. 16. Annie Katie Smith — John and Emma Louisa Focht. . .Sept. 15, 

Feb. 19. Mamie Estella Coleman — John and Agnes Keim Oct. 28, 

Feb. 27. Anni-e Elvina Werner — George B. and Kate M. 

Schaeff er May 23, 

Feb. 27. Maggie Esther Gerhart — Harry F. & Alice S. Zechman, Jan. 2, 
Mar. 12. Annie Nora Bickel — Gassan J. and Sarah Hunsinger, Dec. 13, 
Mar. 21. Henry Harrison Ensinger — John H. and Harriet 

E. Hartman Dec. 2, 

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Baptized Name of Child Parents Born 

Mar. 27. John Wm. Werner— Will L. and Kate S. Gaul Dec. i, 1886 

Mar. 27. Frederic Reuben Gaul — John and Clara Fidler Nov. 20. 1886 

April 17. Annie Virgie Hart — Adam and Mary Fleisher Jan. 31, 1887 

April 24. Nellie Elizabeth Kate Overholter — Cyrus and Annie, Feb. 11, 1887 

April 24. Jennie Trieval — Calvine B. and Rosa Jane Smith Mar. 7, 1887 

May 7. Mary Maria Drupp — Wilson M. and Sarah B. Reber..Nov. 30, 1886 
May 14. Willie Jacob Bohn — Darius H. and Lydia A. Yoder. . .April 18, 1887 

May 14. Nora A. Yoder — Adam S. and Sallie Gloss Aug. 27, 1887 

May 23. Edwin Peter Gerhart — Franklin P. & Emma E. P-eifer, May 10, 1887 

May 29. Howard Stitzel — Henry H. and Caroline Spatz Jan. 11, 1887 

May 29. Annie Kate Hain — Albert J. and Polly B. Bennetch. .Oct. 30, 1886 
June 12. Ellen Mary Koch — Nathan and Annie M. Hassler. .. .April 30, 1887 
July 10. Eva Elizabeth Werner — H-enry B. and Mary E. 

Pappenberger April 20, 1887 

July 24. William Albert Greath — Franklin P. & Ellen E. 

Seidel Jan. 23, 1887 

July 28. Nora Leininger — Darius and Emeline Spatz July 30, 1S86 

Aug._7. Harold Franklin Ludwig — G. IvI. and Ella S. Schmehl, June i, 1887 

Aug. II. Harry Evans Kahler — Elias E. and Mary E. Evans. .. .Jun-e 27. 1887 

Aug. 27. Ulyses Werner Bickel — Isaac and Angelina Werner. . .Jan. 9, 1887 

Aug. 28. Paul Herbert Stiely — Adam W. and Agnes Yoh April 30. 1887 

Sept. II. Lizzie Dunkelberger — Daniel and Carolin-e Yoh July 11. 1887 

Sept. II. Eva Ann Hite — Wm. and Susan Knoll July 5. 1887 

Sept. 16. Annie Matilda Hain— D. H. and Sallie Fisher Sept. 13, 1887 

Sept. 18. Grace June Hain— J. W. and Mary H. Klopp June 29, 1887 

Sept. 18. Janni-e May Eirich — INIilton J. and Kate A. Brossman, June 26, 1887 

Sept. 21. Mary Rebecca Bitter— Franklin H. & Lizzie A. IMiller, July 6, 1887 

Sept. 21. Agnes Clara Holl — John J. and Carmillia Hiester Aug. 3, 1887 

Sept. 25. Gertie Fietta Bickel — Reily S. and Emma Schaeff-er. . . Aug. 6, 1887 

Oct. 9. Mary Elizabeth Sell— Geo. F. and Kate Y. Gerhart Oct. 11, 1886 

Oct. 9. Charles Weitzel — Nolen and Rosa Wissenport April 20. 1887 

Oct. 9. Ella Eleanor Ruth— Edwin G. and Emma E. Moyer. . .Sept. 6. 1887 

Oct. 22. Bessie May Tice— Clinton and Ellen Miller July 21, 1887 

Oct. 23. Dallace Calvin Gerhart — Albert B. and Sue Weinholt, July 29, 1887 

Oct. 23. Howarcl Franklin Ruth— James F. and Sallie E. Ruth, July 15. 1887 

Oct. 23. John Spatz — John and Agnes Krick Sept. 3. 1887 

Oct. 23. Eva Catharine Reno — John and Emma E. Weitz-el. . . .Sept. 11, 1887 

Oct. 24. Laura Mabel Stiel}- — Adam S. and Amanda ]\L 

Brightbill Sept. 26, 1877 

Nov. 4. Bertha May Fleisher — Jerome and Emma E. Stiely. .Sept. 11, 1887 

Nov. 21. Elizabeth May Kantner — Wm. F. and Asian Brossman, Oct. 15, 1887 

Nov. 27. Elsie Amanda Stoudt— Calvin and Sallie Oct. 15, 1887 

Dec. 6. Clara Mill-er- Edward M. and Emma C. Whitmoyer, Sept. 13, 1887 

Dec. 12. Paul Benjamin Bender — Franklin G. and Amelia E. 

Hiester Sept. 16, 1887 

1888 
Jan. 29. Jennie Grace Ruth — James H. and Kate S. Dundore, Jan. 15, 1887 
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Baptized Name of Child Pareftts Born 

Feb. 20. Harry Isaac Scheaffer— Isaac and Mary Ann Lambert, Dec. 7, 
Feb. 20. Maud Elizabeth Esterline & Fietta Annie E. Esterline— 

Twins — John B. & Clara J. Richard, Dec. 29, 
Mar. 18. B-ennivell Henry Rice— Samuel B. and Harrietta R. 

Lerch Nov. 25, 

Mar. 18. Anna Elizabeth German— Robert and Ellen M. Lerch, Mar. 3, 

Mar. 2i. James Paul Yoder— Adam D. and Sallie I. Emes Mar. 4, 

Mar. 25. Hiram Samuel Yoconi — John S. and Emma J. Hull Jan. 25, 

Mar. 30. Virtie Adele May Zimmerman — Wm. H. and Mary 

M. Stiely June 6, 

April 22. Bertha May Kintz-er- David M. and Clara B. Greath, Nov. 7, 

April 22. Eva Jane Wentz— Harvey F. and Sallie H. Home Jan. 13, 

April 22. Cora Themson Yoh— Isaac and Katie Hoover Jan. 27, 

April 22. Ida Elizabeth Gelsinger— Daniel & Mary E. Dundore, Feb. 24, 
April 22. Willie Wilson Dundore — Morgan W. & Caroline Ernst, Jun'e 27, 

April 23. Eva Huber— John B. and Leanna M. Muthart Oct. 6, 

April 28. Herbert Wm. Hull— Benj. F. and Mary M. Hain Oct. 18, 

May 6. Robert Aaron Werner— Geo. B. & Kate M. Schaeffer, Mar. 15, 
May 6. Geo. Franklin Werner— Geo. B. & Kate M. Schaeffer, Mar. 15, 

May 9. Gertie Swartz— Alfred W. and Lizzie M. Matz Dec. 8, 

May 9. Henry Edward Bohn — Daniel M. and Lizzie A. Lamm, April 16, 
May 14. Charles Frederic Texter — Martin and Sarah 

A. Koch Feb. 18, 

May 14. Adam Henry Schaeffer — Samuel and Amanda Koch... Dec. 7, 

May 26. Mamie Mable Leiby — Henry and Sarah Stoudt Nov. 21, 

May 2y. Sallie Mill-er — John R. and Sophia Diefenbach Feb. 26, 

May 30. Reuben Lewis Werner — Wm. and Mary A. Boyer April 3, 

June 24. Charles Hiram Knoll — Geo. M. and Eva S. Werner.. Mar. 10, 

June 25. John James Phillip — Elias and Hettie R. Babb June 4, 

July 8. Lorah Reb-er — Wm. F. and Amanda E. Sterner Feb. 22, 

July 14. William Frederic Reed — J. Cyrus and Annie R. Yoh, Mar. 21, 

July 20. Edwin Smith — Jacob and Catherine Feather Feb. 5, 

Aug. 3. Mertie May Stiely — Charles and Lizzie Helman Mar. 3, 

Aug. 5. John Daniel W-erner — Milton S. and Mary Y. Krick. . . .June 6, 
Aug. 5. Bertha Sallie Wenrich — Samuel A. and Sallie E. Hain, Feb. 28, 
Aug. II. Annie Mariah Reed — John F. and Mary M. Moyer. . . .June 6, 

Aug. 13. Louisa Texter — John and Kate Ulrich May 11, 

Aug. 13. Edward Lewis Klopp — Lewis M. and Emma A. Leib, April 26, 

Aug. 13. Emma Gous-e — Gottlieb and Mary Richard Mar. 16, 

Aug. 13. Luther Harry ]\Iiller— Jeremiah F. and Emeline 

Heckman Nov. 22, 

Aug. 15. Wm. Keim Coleman — John and Agnes E. Keim ..July 2, 

Aug. 31. Lillie May Ramsey— Thomas and Martha W. White, May 17, 

Sept. 9. Paul Ruth — John A. and Emma C. Leis July 21, 

Sept. 10. Harvey Fry — Adam and Emma D. Born-eman Mar. 14, 

Sept. ID. Paul Wike— James B. and Maria M. Hartz Mar. 31, 

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E. Keim June 2^, 1888 

Sept. 30. Abraham Moyer— Geo. and Caroline Moll Oct. 17, 1887 

Sept. 30. Ida Esther Roller — Franklin and Mary Whitmoyer June 7, 1888 

S-ept. 30. James Beard — James R. and Lydia Weitzel June 8, 1S88 

Oct. 7. Robert Cleveland Earhart — Joseph and Annie Stief..Nov. 28. 1887 

Oct. 13. Bessie Reber— John F. and Christine Strunk July 6, 1888 

Oct. 13. Grace Reber— Henry H. and Lizzie M. Greth Sept. 6. 18S8 

Oct. 14. Hienry Marshall Gaul— Henry M. and Mary C. Ruth. ..July 21, 1888 
Oct. 25. Dasie Florence Reedy — Wm. Jacob and Clara R. 

Machmer Aug. 2, 1888 

Oct. 27. Harry Snyder — Henry B. and Mary McCauley June 12, 1881 

Oct. 27. Wm. Snyder — Henry B. and Mary McCauley Oct. 13, 1883 

Oct. 27. George Snyder — Henry B. and Mary McCauley Aug. 9. 1886 

Nov. 21. Kati-e Laura Resh — Wm. and Emmaline Hoover April 2, 1888 

Nov. 21. Clarence Debbin— Daniel and Mary A. Schlott Mar. 30, 1888 

Nov. 21. Charles Clouse Wenrich — Geo. H. and Emma Greth. Sept. 14. 1887 
Nov. 21. Geo. Washington Talbort— Charles B. & Ida M. Quigg, Sept.27, 1888 

Nov. 22. Franklin Adam Hain— John A. and Katie A. Blatt Oct. 12. 1888 

Nov. 29. John Boyer — Franklin B. and Ealmeta Bricker Aug. 11. 1888 

Dec. 6. Mary Matilda Grim-e- Wellington and Emma Smith.. Nov. 18. 188S 
Dec. 6. Florence Joanna Hughes— Clement B. & Adaline Keith, Nov.19.1888 
Dec. 6. Eva Rebecca Berger — Dewilla R. and Malinda Reb-er, Dec. 3. 1887 

Dec. 16. Nora Miller— John H. and Sarah A. Kintzer Nov. i, 1888 

Dec. 25. Annie Laura Klopp — John A. and Eva Bender Oct. 6, 188S 

1889 

Jan. 23. Daniel Cleveland Smith— Charles & Rosa E. Machmer, Nov. 8, 1888 

Feb. 2. Geo. Lewis Gerhart— Henry R. and Catherine Fehr, Feb. iS, 1888 

Feb. 2. Frederic Charles Gerhart — H-enry R. & Catherine Fehr, Jan. 21, i88g 

Feb. ID. Clarence David Eirich — Milton J. & Kate A. Brossman, Aug. 27. r888 

Feb. 25. Robert Elmer Smith — Reuben and Emma Becker. .. .Jan. 6, 1886 

F-eb. 25. Hettie Bertha Smith — Reuben and Emma Becker. .. .Jan. 19. 1889 

Mar. 2. David Himmelreich — Samuel and Kate E. Renninger, Nov. 25. 1888 

Mar. 9. Bird Wm. Althouse — Morris E. and Alice L. Fause. .May 19. 1887 

April I. Paul Franklin Bucks— Harvey L. and Adeline Yoh..Mar. 14, 1889 

April 14. Harry Wm. Hart — Adam and Mary E. Fleisher Jan. 4. 1889 

April 14. Florence Mary Ric-e — Samuel B. & Harrietta R. Lerch. Feb. 9. 1889 

April 21. Lillie May Sloat— Jonathan I. and Mary E. Bricker, Nov. 18, 1888 

April 21. Willie Edward Spatz — Adam P. and Eva A. Brossman, Mar. 16. 1889 

April 22. Amnion Grover Simmon — Daniel and Kate Ulrich Jan. 23, 1889 

May 8. Daniel Isaac Dunkelberger — Daniel and Caroline Yoh, Jan. 7, 1889 

May 19. Herbert Benj. Gerhart— Calvin E. & Am-elia Lambert, Feb. 11. 1889 

May 19. Marion Lilly Hain— J. U. and Mary H. Klopp Nov. 20. r888 

May 27. Annie Abbie Dunkelberger— Wm. & Cath-erine Faust, Dec. 30. 1888 

June 4. Harvey Scheaffer — Samuel and Amanda Koch Mar. 15. 1889 

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June 8. Carrie Annie Bick-el — Levi Bickel and Clara Mountz, Jan. 25, 

June 9. Lilly Elvina Bickel — Reily L. and Emma Schaeffer. . . .Dec. 13, 

June II. Paul Franklin Greth — John Franklin and Sallie Grime, Mar. 22. 

June 22. Raymond Fisher Hain — Dr. D. H. and Sallie Fisher, May 16, 

June ■IT,. Jacob Greath — Franklin and Ellen Seidel Dec. 16, 

June 23. Paul Albert Dunkelberger — Albert & Sallie Ann Seidel, Dec. 6, 

July 7. Harry M. Tice— Clinton S. and Ella G. Miller Jan. 12, 

July II. Eva May Scheaffer — Isaac and Mary Ann Lambert. . .Feb. 26, 

July 20. Emily Hain Gaul — David M. and Mary M. Huyett D-ec. 30, 

July 21. Virgie E. Binkley — Geo. E. and Annie E. Shappel. . . .Jan. 22, 

July 30. Sollie Ulysses Horn — Peter and Eliz. Auchenbach. .. .April 24, 

July 4. Charles Kerper Zechman — Darius and Rosa H. Kerper, June 3, 

July 4. J-ennie Werner — Harry and Sallie M. E. McKutch. .. .Jan. 2, 

July 4. Mamie Spatz — John F. and Kate M. Hiester April 29, 

July 4. Eleanora Leise — Peter T. C. and H. Agnes Ruth May 9, 

July 10. Lizzie Catherine Emes — Wm. H. and Kate E. Fehr, June li, 

July ID. Edwin Calvin Scheidy — Joseph H. and Mary A. Unger, Feb. 3, 

April 22. Ammon Grover Simmon — Daniel and Kate Ulrich. . .Jan. 23, 

Aug. 19. Annie Berger — Davilla and Malinda A. Reber April 2, 

Dec. 13. Mable Estella Werner — James F. and Mary Ida Petre, Oct. 6, 

Aug. 21. Emma Laureto Soud-ers — Frank G. & Maggie Sturges, Feb. 7, 

Aug. 23. Nora Maria Lebo — Geo. W. and Mary G. Parson April 20, 

Aug. 25. George Edwin Knoll — George M. and Eva S. Werner, July 29, 

Aug. 26. Harold Bird Phillip — Elias and Hettie R. Babb Aug. 23, 

Sept. 15. Mary Connell Yocom — John S. and Emma Hull Aug. 18, 

Sept. 22. Mable May Kramer — Harry and Maggie Stiely Aug. 20, 

Stpt. 22. Mary Solome Weitzel — Nolen and Rosa Wissenport, Aug. 7, 

Sept. 29. Katie Ann Ruth — Edwin G. and Emma E. Moyer. .. .April 11, 

Oct. 8. James Irwin Sell — Charles T. and Sarah A. Mountz July 7, 

Oct. 16. Gertie Hertz — Adam M. and Kate A. Fry July 14, 

Oct. 17. Annie Eltilla Rebecca Horn — Isaac H. and Eltilla 

S. E. Gruber July 8, 

Oct. 17. David Ellsworth Parson — Geo. (Moyer) and Sarah 

E. Moyer Aug. 10, 

Oct. 25. George Adam Gaul— John H. and Clara C. Fidler Feb. 21, 

Oct. 25. Erwin Jacob Simmon — John and Mary Bohn Nov. 23, 

Oct. 25. Alice Tobias Sell — Charles T. and Sarah Ann Mountz, Oct. 29, 

Oct. '25. Bessie Luella Kintzer — David M. and Clara C. Greath, S'ept. 17, 

Nov. II. Harvey Anthony Spayd— Wm. H. & Sarah A. Bohn, Sept. 9, 

Nov. II. Sarah Catherine Barnet — Charles and Mary E. Texter, June 2, 

Nov. 17. Herbert Wilson Stiely— L. S. and Reb-ecca P. Oyler, July 24, 

Dec. 2. Mamie Alatilda Fiant— Charles M. & Annie E. Fidler, Sept. 5, 

1890 

Jan. I. Calvin Gerhart— Geo. F. and Kate Sell Dec. 20, 

Jan. I. John Fincher— John H. and Mary Sell Nov. 15, 

Jan. II. Margaretta Elmira Ruth— Jam-es F. & SalHe E. Dundore, Sept. I. 



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Jan. 22,. Geo. Daniel Leininger — Isaac S. and Mary Alice 

Albright Dec. ii, 1889 

Jan. 26. Nellie Nora Hain — Reily and Annie G. Gaul Nov. 14, 1889 

Jan. 2y. Eddie Daniel Bohn — Wm. F. and Kate Dunkelberger, Nov. 10, i88g 
Feb. 3. H-ellen Merita Longenderfer — Wm. C. and Katie E. 

Snyder Aug. 23, 1889 

Feb. 15. Stella Eve Bohn — Darius H. and Lydia A. Yoder Dec. 18, 1889 

Feb. 15. Sallie Matilda Yoh — Isaac H. and Katie Hoover Nov. 27, 1889 

Feb. 16. Emma Huber — John B. and Anna Muthard Nov. 23, i88g 

Feb. 22. Wm. Abraham Latshower — Abraham and Annie I. 

Wyant Sept. 27, 1889 

Feb. 23. Harry W-eitzel— Charles R. and Clara E. Unger Sept. 25, 1889 

Mar. ID. Carrie May Reed — J. Cyrus and Annie R. Yoh Oct. 24, 1889 

Mar, 16. Annie Daborah Stiely — Harry B. and Lizzie D. 

Bixenstine Jan. 19, 1890 

Mar. 20. Willie F. Reed — John F. and Mary M. Moyer Feb. 16, 1890 

Mar. 20. Lizzie Ann Seitzing-er — Jacob R. and Katie I. Regal, Oct. 27, 1889 
Mar. 27. Lizzie Matilda Ulrich— Franklin P. and Sallie R. 

Simmon Dec. 14, 1889 

Mar. 30. Charles Morris Wentz — Harvey F. and Sallie H. Horn, Dec. I, 1889 

April I. Adaline Valeria Reed — Levi R. and Maria T. Hog Feb. 6, 1890 

April 13. Calvin Adam Yoh— Adam M. and Ida E. Dundore. . . .Feb. 13, 1889 
April 16. Geo. Rufus Lutz — Jacob and Sarah E. Seitzinger. . . .May 23, 1889 

April 25. James Waldman — Adam and Rebecca Engehard Mar. 14, 1890 

April 2"^. James Daniel Bickel — Jassan J. & Sarah A. Hensinger, Nov. 22, 1889 
May 6. Carrie Liddie Hi-ester — John L. and Caroline G. Koenig, Jan.31, 1890 

May ID. Gertrude Miller — Edwin Z. and Maria Gerhard Jan. 22, 1890 

May 15. Raymond Matthias Ludwig — Richard Luke and Alice 

Dent Sept. 20, 1889 

May 24. George Wm. Hite — Wm. and Susan S. Knoll Feb. 23, 1890 

May 24. Harry Wm. Fidler — Geo. Wm. and Jane L. Gamlar. . .Mar. 17, 1890 
May 24. Minnie Shenetta Koch — John and Annilla 

Himmelb-erger May 27, 1889 

May 24. Lula Elizabeth Ulrich — John Henry and Hannah S. 

Simmon Maj^ 22, 1890 

May 24. Cora May Spatz — John and Agnes M. Krick Jan. i, 1890 

May 30. Edward Samuel Wenrich — Samuel E. & Sallie R. Hain, Mar.21, 1890 
June 8. Charles Adam Fisher — Wm. H. and Annie M. Kintzer, Feb. 4, 1890 

June 9. Willie Franklin Koch— Nathan and Anna Maria April 26, 1890 

June 9. Ruben Alli-e Texter — John and Kate Ulrich Jan. 24, 1890 

June 17. Charles Frederic Bohn — John and Emma S. Faust... May 13, 1890 
June 17. Barton Daniel Simmon — Daniel and Kate Ulrich. .. .Mar. 9, 1890 
June 17. Mary Mable Gerhart — Albert B. and Susan Weinhold, Feb. 17, 1890 
June 30. Nelli-e May Sterrett — Harry and Annie E. Weitzel. . .April 24, 1888 
June 30. Emily Susan Sterrett — Harry and Annie E. Weitzel, Jan. 9, 1890 

June 30. Barbara Dillon — Geo. and Rebecca Weitzel INIay 12, 1890 

July II. jNIary E. Virgie Greth — David S. and Ellen Boyer. . . .Mar. 12, 1889 




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Baptized Name of Child Parents Born 

July 12. Emma Drupp— Wilson M. and Sarah B. Rtber Dec. 9, 1889 

July 13. John Peter Bitler— Franklin H. and Lizzie A. Miller, Mar. 4, 1890 

July 13. Laura Eve Werner — Wm. and Mary Ann Boyer May 3, 1890 

July 14. Ammon Hassler — Joseph B. and Amelia Bitting Feb. i, 1890 

July 17. Charles Henry Matz — Samuel H. and Lizzie A. Ne^, June 14, 1890 

July 18. Jennie Eva Parson — Geo. M. and Mary G. Parson June 30, 1890 

July 18. Ellmore Odies Rambo— Royal and Mary G. Zerr Feb. 23, 1890 

July 18. Charles Samuel Parson — Walker and Mary Smith April 10, 1890 

July 19. Lizzie Reb-ecca Degler — Geo. K. & Rebecca F. Heffner, May 17,1890 

July 20. Stella Margie Smith — Cyrus B. and Sarah Weiser May 7, 1890 

July 20. Edwin Henry Werner— John A. and Kate E. Knoll... Mar. 29, 1890 

July 26. Katie Agnes Kachel — John W. and Elizabeth E. 

Fothero July 14, 1889 

July 2-. Mable Bertha Yoder — Amos and Candace M. Keim..Ma:r. 15, 1890 

Aug. 24. Burtha Black Greth— David S. and Ellen F. Boyer. .April 7, 1887 

Aug. 26. Lovie Emma Ludwig — Wm. and Ida Lambert May 9, 1890 

Aug. 26. Elsie Mari Ann Boyer — Wm. J. and Sallie A. Kurtz May 6. 1840 

Aug. 31. Adam Frederic Rintz — John and Emma E. Weitzel. .July 18, 1890 

Aug. 31. Robert Henry Miller — Geo. S. and Lovina Shoener. .June 17, 1890 

Sept. 24. Laura Lush — Alexander and Violet M. J. Boyer July 20, 1890 

Sept. 24. Charles Henry Clause — Henry and Sarah S. Wenrich, Sept. 7, 1890 

Oct. II. Margie Norma Gorman — Robert E. & Ellen M. L-erch, July 5, 1890 

Oct. II. Robert Calvin Gruber — Levi E. and Vilanda A. Horn, Sept. 6, 1890 

Oct. 24. Eve Ann Schaeffer — Samuel and Amanda Koch Sept. 29, 1890 

Oct. 25. Ernas William Lerch — John D. and Betsey Stoudt. .. .June 10, 1890 

Oct. 26. John Edward Werner — G«o. B. and Kate M. Schaeffer, Mar. 10, 1890 

Nov. 8. Ira James Early — Wm. and Mary Elta Stiely Sept. 11, 1890 

Nov. 15. Paul Franklin Unger — John A. and Rebecca A. Miller, Sept. 19, 1890 

Dec. 9. Essie May Phillips — Elias and Hettie R. Babb Dec. 7, 1890 

Dec. 15. Lewis William Ensinger — Adam G. and Lizzi-e 

McAllister Aug. 2.(), 1890 

Dec. 15. Laura Schaeffer — Isaac F. and Alice Hecker Sept. 7, 1890 

Dec. 15. Mable May Fisher — Samuel and LiUie Scheaffer Oct. 31, 1890 

D-ec. 28. William Harber Berger — Daville R. and Malinda A. 

Reber April 9, 1890 

Dec. 29. Gussie May Stiely — Adam W. and Agnes R. Yoh June 25, 1890 

1891 

Jan. 5. Florence Mable Gerhart— Henry R. & Catherine Fair, July 18, 1890 
Jan. 7. Herbert Joseph Sheidy— Joseph H. & Mary A. Unger, Sept. 5, 1890 

Jan. 10. Irene H-elman — Abraham B. and Hellen Stiely Oct. 10, 1890 

Jan. 15. Wm. Jacob Ruth — John G. and Annie E. Zerr Nov. 30, 1890 

Jan. 19. Harry Eugene Schmehl — Ephraim B. and Lizzie Y. 

Gerhart Sept. 10, 1890 

Jan. 24. Emma Laura Gerhart — Franklin P. & Emma R. Peifer, Jan. 2, 1891 

Jan. 26. Viella Lamm— Wm. D. and Alva Hinnershitz. ..' Sept. I, 1890 

Jan. 29. Mary Miller Binkley— W. B. and Ellen H. Mill-er Aug. 5, 1890 

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Baptized Name of Child Parents Born 

Jan. 30. Jenetta Catherine Werner — Wm. D. and Kate S. Gaul, Aug. 26, iSgo 

Feb. I. Martha May Dunkelberger — Levi D. and Clara A. 

Mountz Dec. 12, 

Feb. 8. Mary Susan Ruth — James H. and Kate S- Dundore. . .April 6, 

Feb. 22. Irwin HenryStoudt — Henry L. and Emma L. Klopp, Dec. 6, 

Feb. 22. Bessie Eva Spatz — Adam P. and Eva A. Brossman. . .Oct. 27, 

Feb. 22. Edward E. Sheidy — Jacob and Elizabeth Eckenroth, Nov. 21, 

Feb. 28. Eva Ann Hain — Peter A. and Katie S. Linsman Feb. 10. 

April 2. Janres Jacob Boyer — John Wm. and Emma S. Fidler, Dec. 22, 

April 15. Daniel Ruben Hartman — Cornelius and Mary Ann 

Hayes June 26, 

Mar. 28. Lizzie M. Mentzer — William and Eliza Brossman. .. .July 27, 

Mar. 30. Edward Adam Yoder — Adam S. and Sallie Glass Dec. 8. 

April 7. Harold Emmon Miller — Edward M. and.£mma C. 

Whitmoyer Dec. 13. 

April 14. Carrie Kramer — Albert and Amanda Heilig Dec. 21, 

April 15. Valle May Huy — Isaac and Mary Shover F-eb. 14, 

April 23. Walter Wm. Koch — Jacob W. and Emma F. Hossler, Jan. 8, 

April 25. Carrie May Reber- — James F. and Lydia Fidler Mar. 3, 

April 25. Morris Reber — John F. and Jestina Strunk Oct. 13, 

April 29. Eva Spatz — John F. and Kate M. Hiester Feb. 28, 

May 2. Chester Micha-el Ludwig — John R. and Mary F. Ruth, Dec. 28. 

May II. Walter Ruben Gaul— Henry M. and Mary C. Ruth.. Dec. 24, 

May 5. Isaac John Knoll — Calvin J. and Mary Richards April 7. 

May 16. Paul Wengert — Wellington and Mary Noll Dec. 17. 

June 23. Jonathan Henry Farlow — John K. & Lillie J. Dundore, 

May 25. Paul Wengert — Wellington and Mary Noll D-ec. 17, 

May 25. Wm. Waldorf Astor — Farlow & Catherine H. Moyer, July 5, 

May 27. Florence Swartz — Alfred W. and Lizzie R. Matz....Dec. 30, 

May 31. Emma Dunkelberger — Daniel and Caroline Yoh May 30, 

June 6. John H-erbert Strunk^Aaron D. and Rebecca Herbert, April 7, 

June 27. Annie Eva Krick — Wm. Y. and Eva E. Spatz April 9, 

July 3. Maggie Elizabeth Horn — Peter H. and Elizabeth 

Achenbach April 13, 

July 5. Jacob Jonathan Yoh — Adam M. and Ida E. Dundore, April 26, 

July 16. Harry Frederic Mint — Geo. and Alice L. Himmelreich, July 15, 

July 16. Paul Albert Hart— Henry Wm. & Mary Ellen Kram-er, Aug. 6, 

July 18. Cora Malinda Reed and Emma Lea Reed — J. Cyrus 

and Annie R. Yoh June 28, 

July 19. Israel Gottshall — Lewis and Annie A. Greth Jan. 24, 

July 25. Ardie Lee Sloat— Jonathan and Mary C. Brick-er April 28, 

Aug. I. Harvey Irwin Spohn — John A. and Kate E. Gring Nov. 21, 

Aug. 4. Wm. Harry Eimes — Wm. H. and Kate E. Fehr July 15, 

Aug. s. Geo. Daniel Yoder— Adam B. and Sallie I. Emes Jan. 24, 

Aug. 15. Isaac Henry Swartz— Lemon W. and Lizzie R. Palm, April 17, 

Aug. 15. Paul Daniel Swartz — Lemon W. and Lizzie R. Palm, Nov. 10, 

Sept. 12. Edwin Smith— Daniel F. and Sallie Z. Miller June 24, 



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Baptized Name of Child Parents Born 

Sept. 14. Sallie Estella Ruth — James F. and Sallie E. Ruth July 23, 

Sept. 14. James Guy Hiester — James W. and Emma H. Retrer, Mar. 8, 

Oct. I. Nicholas Charles Eidle — Frank and Susannah E. Ruth, July 20, 

Oct. II. Robert Sheidy — Edward and Sallie Greth Sept. 16, 

Oct. 17. Katie Ann Sell — Charles T. and Sarah M. Mountz. . . .June 17, 

Oct. 21. Ema Katie Yoh — Isaac H. and Katie Hoover June 23, 

Oct. 25. Amelia May Bohn — Samuel & Amanda Rothenberger, Aug. 13, 

Oct. 25. Eva Hannah Hossler — Martin and Kate Scheafifer. . . .May 28, 

Nov. 7. Hattie Ann Freeman — Geo. and Maria Jane Batdorff, June 13, 

Nov. 7. Laura Virgie Ulrich — John H. and Hannah S. Simmon, Oct. 16, 

Nov. 8. Edith Barlet — L-evi G. and Mary Ellen Heffner Aug. 26, 

Nov. 9. Minnie Stella Adams — John H. and Sarah M. Grimes, Oct. 17, 

Nov. 9. Hellen Cristie Adams — John H. and Sarah M. Grimes, April i, 

Nov. 9. Sarah Elizabeth Adams — John H. & Sarah M. Grimes, Jan. 31, 

Nov. 2T^. Salli-e Stockdale Texter — John R. and Kate Ulrich. .. .July 16. 

Nov. 30. Nora Elizabeth Simmon Wayne — Annie Stoudt D-ec. i, 

Nov. 30. Geo. Edwin Buckc — Harvey S. and Adeline Yoh Sept. 30, 

Nov. 30. Franklin Jacob Zeller — Elmer E. and Ellen E. Palm, Mar. 24, 

Dec. 6. Stella Elizabeth Werner — Geo. R. and Salli-e S. Peifer, Jan. 27, 

Dec. 6. Reymond Kerper Zechman — Darius E. and Rosa H. 

Kerper Aug. 17, 

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Laura Ebling — Jacob H. and Kate Fisher Oct. 25, 

]\Iaudie Sallie Bohn — Eli S. and Emma Strieker. .. .Oct. 27, 
Anni-e Amanda Dunkelberger — Albert and Sallie A. 

Seidel Nov. 12, 

James Adi Bricker — Thomas B. and Sallie A. Machmer, Nov. 5, 
Edwin Samuel Hafer — Adam F. and Mary M. 

Ohnmacht Nov. 15, 

Mable Edith Kelchner — Jacob B. and Alice L. Noll Jan. 24, 

Paul Henry Gerhart — Henry R. and Catherin-e Fair Oct. 9, 

Franklin Herbert Greth— Franklin J. & Sallie B. Grime, Nov.ii, 
Geo. Nelson Stiely — Franklin B. and Maggie 

Kerchner Jan. 22, 

Robert L-evi Knoll — Geo. N. and Eva S. Werner. .. .Nov. 14, 
Walter W. Brossman — C. W. and Mary S. Werner. .. .Jan. 8, 
Bessie Matilda Koller — Franklin & Mary Whitmoyer, July 23, 
Annie Laura Eirich — Milton and Kate A. Brossman, Oct. 4, 

Edwin Reber — Geo. D. and Sarah Field Nov. 28, 

Frederic Michael Fisher — Wm. H. and Anni-e M. 

Kintzer Nov. 7, 

Jan. 4. Stella Susan Virginia Werner — J. Jefferson and 

Emma R. Kissling Aug. 7. 

April 16. Ira Jacob Snader — Jacob W. and Mary E. Hain Feb. 24, 

Ap'-il 16. Mamie Adeline Seitzinger — Charles Jacob and Kati-e 

A. Riegel Feb. i, 

April 16. Lenhard Hiester — Charles E. and Sallie Fisher Dec. ii. 



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April i6. Emma Almeda Boj-er — P-eter Franklin and Almeda 

R. Bricker Jan. 24, 1892 

April 30. Luther Franklin Mathias — Charles & Amanda C. Hartz Jan. 22, 1892 
May 9. Estella Elizabeth Fleescher — Gerome & Emma E. Stiely, May 8,1892 

June 4. Walter Himmelreich — John and Sarah Fassnacht Sept. 9, 1891 

Jun-e 5. Geo. Washington — Geo. S. and Lovine Schoener. .. .April 12, 1892 

June 5. Vera Maria Stiely — Charles and Lizzie Helman July 2, 1890 

June 25. Le Royal Kaufman — Nicholas and Emma A. Ruth... April 5, 1892 
July 7. Sarah Catherine Farlow — Lemon and Catherine H. 

Moyer Jan. 17, 1892 

July 10. Albert Benjamin Gerhart — Albert B. and Susannah 

W-einhold INIay 24, 1892 

July 19. INIary Hannah Clouse — Henry and Sarah S. Wenrich, May 10, 1892 
July 21. Lizzie Ellenora Rebecca Webber — Franklin M. and 

Annie M. Reedy May 14, 1890 

July 21. Jennie May — Franklin M. and Anni-e M. Reedy Dec. 24, 1891 

July 21. Harry Benjamin Koch — Nathan ad Annie M. Hassler, May 18, 1892 
July 21. Bertha May Reed— John F. and Mary Maria Moyer, May 7, 1892 
July 23. Eli Bender Snyder — Benjamin F. & Sarah A. Hoster, Jan. 11, 1892 
July 25. Florence Maud Gelsinger — Har^-ey E. and Minnie ]\L 

Grim Oct. i, 1891 

July 30. Aquilla May Gottshall— Mr. Gottshall and Annie A. 

Greth May 31, 1892 

Aug. 7. Levi Walace Beecher — Wm. L. and Clara S. Moyer, ]\Iay 29, 1892 

Aug. 7. Florence Staudt — Aaron L. and Kate Spatz April 22, 1892 

June 9. Stella Clair Hain — David H.. M.D. and Sallie R. Fisher, June 9, 1892 
Aug. 7. Charles Grover Cleveland Hain — Abner & Joanna J. 

Blatt April 6, 1892 

Aug. 7. Geo. Elkana Wolfenberger — Richard A. & Magdelena, May 7, 1892 

Aug. 8. Herbert John Greath— Franklin P. & Ellen E. S-eidel, May 17, 1892 

Aug. 20. Wm. Henry Hart — David and Alice M. Moyer May 30, 1892 

Aug. 27. Lillie May Stoudt — Conrad and Elmira Strause Julj- 2, 1892 

Sept. I. Martha Alva Werner — Geo. B. and Kate M. Schaeffer, Dec. 12, 1891 

Sept. 4. Nathan W. Fromm — Nathan E. & Catlrerine Spangler, June 19, 1892 

Sept. 9. Sarah Marie Cole — Wm. Henry and Sarah Eva Strous, Nov. 29, 1891 

Sept. II. Paul Raymond Bricker — James C. & Lizzie Machmer, May 25, 1892 

Sept. 17. Sallie Drupp — Wilson M. and Sarah B. Reber July 27, 1892 

Sept. 18. Cora Ellen Ramsej' — Thomas and Martha White. .. .Jan. 20, 1890 

Sept. 18. Amy Clair Ramsej^ — Thomas and Martha White. .. .Mar. i, 1892 

Sept. 25. Charles Horn — Adam J. and Clara INL Fisher May 15, 1892 

Sept. 25. John David Boyer — Wm. Y. and Sallie A. Kurtz Nov. 21, 1891 

June 15. Robert Wm. Boyer — Wm. Y. and Sallie A. Kurtz. .. .Jan. 10, 1889 

Oct. 21. Levi Henry Miller — Edwin Z. and Maria Gerhart. .. .April 25. 1892 

Oct. 23. Adam Sell — Adam and Rose Annie Rolllman Feb. 27, 1892 

Oct. 25. Wm. Jonathan Parson— G-eo. McClellan and Sarah E. 

Moyer Jan. 19, 1892 

Oct. 31. Mable Florence Bender — David and Sallie A. Koenig, Aug. 31, 1892 



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Dec. II. Adam Adlai Stoudt— C. Jacob and Mary K. Reed Oct. 13, 

Dec. 18. Virgin Mary Hafer— Irwin M. & Mary M. Reifsnyder, Oct. 21, 

Dec. 18. Floyd Wm. Reiss— Wm. B. & Carrie M. Hinnershitz, Nov. 6, 

Dec. 18. Edgar John Strieker— Moses F. and Annje E. Horst, Nov. 3, 

Dec. 26. Elda Sarah Greth — Isaac C. & Katie Himmelreich. . .Nov. 16, 

Dec. 31. Eva Magdelena Ruth — Isaac and Amanda ^^loyer. . . .Sept. 18, 

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Jan. 7. Lnla Mary Lamm— George B. & Annie E. Whitmoyer, Nov. 21, 

Jan. 21. David Monroe Grirrie — Wellington & Sallie M. Weitzel, Dec. 28, 

Jan. 29. George Irwin Spayd — Charles J. and Mary AI. Haas, Aug. 28. 

Feb. 29. Bessie Elvina Krick — Wm. Y. and Eva A. Spatz Sept. 22,. 

Feb. 5. Minnie Mable Haf-er — Adam Franklin and Mary 

M. Ohnmacht Oct. 23, 

Feb. 17. Clara Annie Troop — John W. and Ellen Renninger. . .Dec. 30, 

Feb. 18. Conrad Kasper Wieser — John A. and Bertha Karver, Oct. 19, 

Feb. 23. Bula Bessie Otto — John R. A. and Thamson M. Sti-ely, Dec. 12, 

Feb. 23. Oscar Keller — Josiah and Jane Hess June 23. 

Mar. 3. Stella Laura Dunkleberger — Levi R. & Clara A. Mountz, Jan. 21, 

Mar. 8. Carrie Mary Hafer- — Frederic J. and Ell-en W. Stamm, Nov. 10, 

Mar. 8. David Dunkleberger — Daniel and Caroline Yoh Sept. 17, 

April 9. Robert Simmon Ulrich — David Wm. & Annie L. Long, Jan. 10, 

April 9. Katie Elizabeth Wenrich — Samuel E. & Sallie Hain, Oct. 20, 

April 20. Paul Daniel Barn-et — George Daniel and Mary R. 

Strunk ]\Iar. 22, 

April 22. Henry Franklin Ulrich — John Henry and Hannah S. 

Simmon Feb. 20, 

April 29. Hattie Violet Reed — J. Cyrus and Annie R. Yoh.... Jan. 22, 

May 4. Eva Rosa Koller — David W. and Alice K. Reisc Nov. 6, 

May 8. Annie Mary DLtzler — Franklin and Maria Simmon. . .Feb. 7, 

May 13. Franklin Spatz — John and Agnes M. Krick Feb. 4, 

April 29. Hattie Viol-et Reed — J. Cyrus and Annie R. Yoh.... Jan. 22, 

May 4. Eva Rosa Koller — David W. and Alice K. Reise. . . .Nov. 6, 

May 8. Annie Mary Ditzler — Franklin and Maria Simmon. .. Feb. 7, 

May 13. Franklin Spatz — John and Agnes M. Krick Feb. 4, 

May 20. Annie Eva Werner — Milton S. and Mary Ann Krick, March 21, 

May 20. Ella Mary Werner — Harry S. and Emma R. Gerhart, Mar. 20, 

May 28. Emma Elizabeth Barnet — Charl-es and Mary Krick. .. .June 30, 

May 28. Annie Amanda Barnet — Charles and Mary Krick. .. .April 7, 

June 2. Willie Franklin Bollinger^ Wm. and' Carrie S. Nie...Jan. 30, 

June 2. Lillie Sibbilla Yoh — James Thomas & Lucy Ann Frey, Mar. 20, 

June II. Reily Koch — Samuel and Catharine Long April 24, 

June II. John L. Koch — Samuel and Catharine Long April 11, 

June II. Nora Koch — Samuel and Catharine Long Sept. 29, 

June II. George Koch — Samuel and Catharine Long Dec. 9, 

June 23. Mandon Barlet — Levi G. and Mary E. B. Heffner April 18, 

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Baptized 'Same of Child Parents Born 

July I. Marguerite Hassler — Harry S. and Sarah A. Kochel, May 5, 1893 
July 21. Mable Caroline Hetrich — Eugene C. and Emma C. 

Bricker April 13, 

July 29. Henrietta Elizabeth Fisher — Charles B. & Kate Eidel, Jan. 20, 1893 

July 29. Clayton Reber — John F. and Jestina S. Strunk June 23, 1893 

July 29. Elmer Cleveland Himmelberger — Charles F. and 

Kate E. Babb April 8, 1893 

July 29. Martin Irwin Dunkleberger — George B. and Sarah 

A. Reifsnyder July 23, 1893 

Aug 6. Stella Susan Yoder — Wm. S. & Lizzie Ellen Schaeffer, June 17, 1893 

Aug. 18. Even H. Miller — J. F. and Emma M. Heckman April 2, 1893 

Aug. 20. Ella Margretta Fiant — Charfes L. and Anna E. Fidler, July 15, 1893 

Aug. 23. Hellen May Renninger — Charles and Ida Stoudt June 20, 1891 

Aug. 26. Earl Clinton Farlow — Lemon and Catharine Moyer, June 3, 1893 
Sept. 9. Paul William Greth— Charles A. & Annie M. Kintzer, Jan. 16, 1893 
Sept. 20. Bessi-e Agnes Bright — Augustus and Sarah K. Drupp, Feb. 3, 1893 
Sept. 24. Luther Edward Bernet — John and Ellen L. Brightbill, Nov. 10, 1890 
Sept. 24. John Franklin Horn — Aaron J. and Lizzie A. Gaul.... June 22, 1893 

Sept. 25. Nora Maria Parson — Walker and Mary Smith Aug. 31, 1893 

Sept. 25. Carrie Spatz — John F. and Katie M. Hiester Oct. 30, 1892 

Oct. 15. John Wm. Rollman — Aaron R. and Maggie S. Strunk, Aug. 25, 1893 

Oct. 17. Catharine Brant — Harry and Kate C. Umbahand ..Aug. 28, 1893 

Oct. 21. Florence Irene Sohl — Frank B. and Elmira Bower. .. .Nov. 29, 1892 
Oct. 22. William Henry Mentzer — Aaron A. & Sallie Hossler, Aug. 6, 1893 
Oct. 22. Bertha May Adams — John and Sarah A. Booth. .... .Mar. 7, 1893 

Oct. 28. Leona Helman — Abraham B. and Hellen Stiely Aug. 9, 1893 

Oct. 30. Willie Admer Stief — Abner and Sallie Koch Sept. 8, 1893 

Nov. 8. Florence Rebecca Geiss — Morris J. and Kate A. Wahl, July 13, 1893 
Nov. 19. L. Lloyd Even Rentz — Georg-e M. and Kate H. 

Whitmoyer Sept. 25, 1893 

Nov. 21. Lizzie Ann Snyder — Daniel R. and Rebecca A. 

Dautrich Sept. 26, 1893 

Dec. 2. William Lewis MacKilwere — Daniel & Amelia Emore, Aug. 13, 1893 
Dec. 12. Charles Edward Hiester — Isaac and Anna A. Noll. .. .Sept. 14, 1893 
Dec. 12. Herbert Raymond B-ender — David and Sallie A. King, Aug. 23, 1893 
Dec. 17. Leonard Franklin Bender — Franklin G. and Amelia 

E. Hiester Oct. 17, 1893 

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Jan. 5. Robert Israel Kintzer— David M. and Clara R. Greth, Sept. 28, 1893 
Jan. 6. Ella May Schmehl — Ephraim C. and Lizzie Y. Gerhart, Nov. 10, 1893 
Jan. 10. Laura May Rotlrermel — James W. and Doborah E. 

Lambert Dec. 27, 1893 

Jan. II. Harvey Oscar Werner — John A. and Kate A. Knoll, Oct. 21, 1893 

Jan. 20. Laura Susan Ney — Harry and Mary Ann Fisher May 9, 1893 

Jan. 20. Isaac Henry Yoh — Isaac Henry and Kate Hoover. .. .Sept. 20, 1893 

Oct. 24. Eva Ann Schaeffer — Samuel and Amanda Koch Sept. 29, 1890 

Jan. 20. Robert Scha-effer— Samuel and Amanda Koch May 6, 1893 



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Jan. 25. Eva Ann Watson — John A. and Emma M. Noll Nov. 30, 1893 

Jan. 27. Harvey Walter Fisher — Wm. Henry and Annie M. 

Kintzer Oct. 18, 1893 

Feb. 12. Herbert Michael Fisher — Jacob and Alice M. Fidler, Aug. 15, 1893 
Feb. 14. Richard Rohland Binkley — Michael K. and Emma 

S. Hassler Aug. 20, 189 j 

Jun-e 22. Edith May Hassler — Franklin Pierce and Kate 

Amelia Wike June 16, 1893 

Feb. 17. Roy Henry Potteiger — Albert and Kate T. Gaul. Jan. 20, 1894 

Feb. 19. Clarence Gaul Gerhart — Isaac and Ellen Nora Gaul, Jan. 2, 1894 
Mar. 3. Annie Bregetta Gaul — Franklin Z. and Clara S. Hiester, Jan. 16, 1894 
Mar. 6. Robert Ellwood Spatz — Rosbell R. an^i Rosa A. Graefif, Dec. 17, 1893 
Mar. 26. George Hartman — Daniel and Mary Ann Messner. .. .Feb. i, 1894 

Mar. 28. Ruth May Sell— Charles T. and Sarah A. Mountz Jan. 12, 1894 

April 16. Ellsie Joanna Werner — James T. & Mary Ida Petery, Mar. 14, 1894 
April 16. Sallie Emma Reed — John F. and Mary Maria Moyer, Mar. 14, 1894 
April 16. John Edvi^ard Koch — Nathan and Ann Maria Hasler. .Jan. 8, 1894 
April 19. George Calvin From — Nathan and Catharine Spangler, Feb. 4, 1894 
April 26. Eva Emma Koch — John and Annetta Himmelberger, Oct. 17, 1893 
April 26. Bessie Susan Boyer — Daniel and Susan A. A. Simon, Feb. 28, 1894 
May 5. Charles Calvin Noll — Thomas Greelv and Maggie 

E. Hiester Feb. 18, 1894 

May 13. Carrie May Riegel— Milton G. and Katie M. Krick. .Mar. 29, 1894 
May 13. Edna Rebecca Spatz — Adam P. and Eva A. Brossman, Mar. 15, 1894 
May 16. Charles Franklin Snyder — Henry B. & Mary McCauley, Jan. 12, 1891 

May 16. Edwin Snyder — H-enry B. and Mary McCauley Aug. 8, 1893 

May 14. Emma Lillie Werner— George B. & Kate M. Scheaffer, Oct. 15, 1893 
May 24. Herbert Samuel Carson — Howard S. and Elizabeth 

Kohler April 29, 1892 

May 24. Elsie Elizabeth Carson — Howard S. and Elizabeth 

Kohler Mar. 26. 1894 

June 6. Sallie Miller— Edwin Z. and Maria Gerhart Jan. 2, 1894 

June 17. Minnie Ellen Stiely — Leonard S. & Rebecca C. Oyler, April 9, 1894 
July 2. Wm. Sterley Zimmerman — Charl-es Mathew and 

Hannah M. Richard May 6, 1894 

July II. Wm. Leroy Young — John E. and Lizzie G. Barlet. . . .May 31, 1894 
July 21. Raymond Walter Miller — Edward M. and Emma C. 

Whitmoyer Mar. 20, 1894 

July 21. Elmer Irwin Gerhart — Henry K. & Catharine Fair Mar. 9, 1893 

July 29. Susan Amanda Krick — Wm. Y. and Eva A. Spatz. .. .April 24, 1894 
Aug. 4. George Raymond Klopp — Adam S. and Annie E. Stieff, June 26, 1894 

Aug. 4. Adam Isaac Eidle— Frank and Susan E. Ruth Mar. 21, 1894 

Aug. 6. Walt-er James Mountz— James M. & Mamie E. Heckler, Mar.12, 1894 

Aug. 16. Glen Wm. Klopp— M. A. and Kate Baer July 6, 1894 

Aug. 26. Harry Elias Nonnemacher— John F. & Clara M. Fisher, Jan. 9, 1894 

Aug. 26. Harry Bucks— Harvey and Adaline Yoh June 7, 1893 

Aug. 26. Edna Mable Greth— Isaac C. & Kate A. Himmelreich, July 24, 1894 



336 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Baptized Name of Child Parents Born 

Aug. 26. Calvin Rufus Gaul— Daniel M. and Ella Bohn June 6, 1894 

Aug. 27. Jenetta Kranrer— Harry R. and Maggie M. Stiely July 13, 1894 

Sept. 2. Irwin G. Werner— Harry S. and Emma R. Gerhard April 17, 1894 

Sept. 2. Reuben Showalter — Martin and Lizzie Hoover July 16, 1894 

Sept. 2. - Esther May Fiant— Henry L. & Sarah E. Ernst May 30, 1894 

Sept. 9. Morris Franklin Stetler — Wm. H-erman and Alice 

May Hains Aug. 5, 1894 

Sept. 9. Freddie Albert Roming — John and Annie Bowers Oct. 16, 1893 

Sept. 10. Maggie Scheaffer — Samuel and Amanda S. Koch Aug. 8, 1894 

Sept. 13. Sarah Elmira Clause — Henry and Sarah S. Wenrich, S-ept. 11, 1894 

Sept. 18. Florence Ellen Stiely— A. S. and Amanda M. Brightbill, Julyi9, 1894 

Oct. 4. George Elmer Dunkelberger — Geo. S. & Eliz. Weidner, Aug. 4, 1894 

Oct. 8. Mabl-e May Fiechtinger— Charles W. & Susan Goodhart, May 7, 1894 

Oct. 21. Edna Caroline Miller — Franklin P. and Rebecca M. 

Machmer July 8, 1894 

Oct. 25. Katie Ellen Hart— David and Alice M. Moyer Oct. 3, 1894 

Oct. 27. Annie Katie Gerhart— Albert B. & Susanna R. Weinhold, Sept.8,1894 

Oct. 28. Charles Francis Yoh — Adam M. and Ida E. Dundore, Aug. 7. 1894 

Nov. 4. Marguerit-e Lulu Hain — Dr. L. G. and Annie Miller. .. .May 4, 1894 

Nov. II. Calvin G. Reber — Morris R. and Candace H. Gerhart, Sept. 6, 1894 

Nov. 12. Emma A. Richard — William H. and Annie L. Fromm, Oct. 4, 1894 

Nov. 24. Florence Katie Schaeffer — Howard & Ellen M. Klopp, Sept. 9, 1894 

Dec. I. John Levi Dunkelberg-er — Levi R. & Clara A. Mountz, July 31, 1894 

Dec. 9. George Franklin Kintzer — Michael R. & Elmira S. 

Marks Aug. 23. 1894 

Dec. 12. Florence Mabel Boyer— John W. and Emma S. Fidler, Dec. 12, 1894 

Dec. 12. Harvey Dani-el Boyer — John W. and Emma S. Fidler, Dec. 12, 1894 

Dec. 23. Eve Ann Bohn — William H. and Kate Noll Sept. 25, 1894 

Dec. 23. Elsie Rebecca Hatt — William H. and Emma Wenrich, July 29, 1894 

1895 

Jan. 7. Elsie May Gerhart — Henry R. and Catharine Fair.... Jan. 3, 1895 

Jan. 26. Charles Edgar Fiant — Charles L. & Anna E. Fidler. Oct. ig, 1894 

Jan. 26. John M. Machnrer- Anson H. and Sallie H. Moyer Oct. 16, 1894 

Feb. 19. Arthur John Ditlow — Irwin and Alva Schaeiifer Nov. 18, 1894 

Feb. 19. John Jacob Farlow — Lemon S. & Catharine H. Moyer, Jan. 25. 1895 

Feb. 23. John Irwin Rintz — Charles Milton and Ida S. Miller, Dec. 27, 1894 

Mar. 4. John Harvey Gaul — Henry M. and Mary C. Ruth. .. .Sept. 9, 1894 

Mar. 16. George Irwin Whitmoyer — Isaac and Lydia R. Rintz, Jan. 31, 1895 

Mar. 28. Edward Franklin Spayd — Wm. H. & Sarah Ann Bohn, Mar.14,1895 

Mar. 30. Katie Matilda T-exter — John R. and Kate Ulrich Feb. 10, 1895 

Mar. 30. Katie Florence Seitzinger — Charles Jacob and 

Katie A. Reigel Aug. 19, 1894 

Mar. 31. Earl Daniel Gelsinger — Daniel and Mary E. Dundore, Nov. 4, 1894 

April I. Edward Scott — William Charles & Mary E. Heckman, Jan. 6, 1894 

Aug. 28. John Dani-el Lerch — John Daniel and Betsey Stoudt, Nov. 29, 1891 

Aug. 2. Kate McDowells — Joseph and Betsy Stoudt April 6, 1885 



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April 6. Wilson Charles Fisher — Charles A. and Miriam 

Bertha Grim Jan. 28, 1895 

April ir. Wilhelm James Martin Gass — John J. and Augusta 

Shoemaker Nov. 10, 1894 

April 12. Mary Rebecca Hiester — Isaac A. & Annie M. Noll, D-ec. 22, 1894 
April 18. Guy Russel Miller — Elijah H. and Teresa S. Reber, Feb. 6, 1895 
May 5. Paul Samuel Dunkelberger — Daniel and Caroline Yoh, Aug. 30, 1894 
May 5. Earl Edward Brossman — Edward E. and Salli-e M. Spayd, Jan.28,1895 
May 8. Helen Rebecca Wenrich— Samuel E. & Sallie R. Hain, April 12, 1895 

May 25. Calvin Huber — Calvin and Lizzie C. Barnett Feb. 27, 1895 

June 7. Ralph Reber — John F. and Jestina Strunk Nov. 22, 1894 

June 7. Rosie Susan Yoh — Isaac H. and Kate Hoover Mar. 2, 1895 

June 13. George Raymond Ulrich — John and Candace Lamm, April 18, 1895 
May 25. Walter Levi Binkley — Michael K. & Emma S. Hassler, Jan. 19, 1895 
May 25. James Monroe Hassler — Franklin R. & Katie A. Wike, Feb. 19. 1895 
May 25. Emma Susan Hassl-er — Martin and Katie Agnes 

Schaeffer Sept. 13, 1894 

]\Iay 25. Robert Raymond Petticoffer — Lemon G. & Maria Stief, May 15, 1895 
May 25. Harry Alfred Stief— Abner & Estella F. O. Swoyer. . .Jan. 14, 1895 
June 17. Lillie ]\Iay Beard — James R. and Lydia A. Weitz-el. . .Oct. 26, 1894 
June 17. Pearl Elizabeth Hartman — George H. and Amanda 

R. Brossman Feb. 8, 1895 

June 22. Mabel Annie Keener — Harry A. & Nora E. Schlott. . .Mar. 18, 1895 

July 7. Rose Mab'el Ditzler — Frank and Maria Simon Mar. 19, 1895 

July 21. Lilllie Veleria Gaul — Franklin M. and Ella M. Addams, Mar. 10,1895 

July 29. Claud B. Hain — Harry G. and Alice J. Babb July 14, 1895 

Aug. 2. William Charley Texter — William F. & Annie E. Hain, Mar. 25, 1895 
Aug. 4. Edna H. Hiester^ — Calvin E. and Elmira Speicher. . . .June 3, 1895 
Aug. 5. George Earl Dunkelberger — George B. and Sarah A. 

Reifsnyder Oct. 8, 1894 

Aug. 5. Mabery Lamm — Benneville J. and Clara F. Reifsnyder, April i, 1895 
Aug. 7. Maggie Rebecca Riegel — James S. and Kati-e R. Smith, Dec. 9, 1894 
Aug. 14. George Henry Boyer — Peter Franklin and Elmeda 

Bricker June 29, 1895 

Aug. 18. Raymond Daniel Stoudt— C. Jacob & Mary Kate Re-ed, May 28,1895 
Aug. 19. Bessie Esther Rothermel — James W. and Deborah 

Lambert Aug. 14, 1895 

Sept. 2. Bertha May Gaul— Franklin Z. & Clara S. Hiester May 13, 1895 

Sept. 18. Cora- Florence Rintz— Geo. M. & Kate H. Whitmoyer, Aug. 2, 1895 
Sept. 20. Florence Esther Stoudt — Conrad and Elmira Strouse, July 23, 1895 
Sept. 28. Grace Rebecca Schmahl — Ephraim R. and Lizzie Y. 

Gerhart Aug. i, 1895 

Oct. 4. Geo. Albert Nonnemach'er — John F. & Clara M. Fisher, Aug.17, 1895 
Oct. 4. Elmer Abraham Wellington Freeman — Charles W. 

and Mary E. Sloat Sept. 4, 1895 

Oct. 5. Mabel Barlet— Allison and Katie L. McKently Aug. 24, 1895 

Oct. 7. Leah Catharine Parson— Walker and Mary F. Smith, Sept. 11, 1895 



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Oct. 7. Bessi-e Parson — George M. and Sarah E. Moyer Aug. 4, 

Oct. 7. Westa Parson — George M. and Sarah E. Moyer Aug. 4, 

Oct. 20. Eva Rebecca Mathew — James D. and Emma Wolf. .. .Aug. 15, 
Oct. 23. Gertie Rebecca Drupp — John W. & Ellen Renninger. .Oct. 13, 

Oct. 25. Walter Isaac Greth — Isaac C. and Katie A. 

Himmelberger Sept. 15, 

Oct. 26. Raymond Walter Hassler — John E. & Annie M. Hartman,May29, 

Oct. 26. Esther Spatz — John F. and Kate M. Hiester May 14, 

Oct. 26. Nora Minerva Spatz — John and Agnes Y. Krick Jun'c 18, 

Oct. 27. Walter Evan Deppen — James H. & Sallie M. Parson.. Oct. 15, 
Nov. 7. Geo. Henry Leininger — Chas. Daniel & Emma Mary, July 7, 
Nov. 23. Geo. Washington Koller — David W. and Alice K. 

Reiss Feb. 22, 

Nov. 23. Charles Alfred Troelsch — Jacob L. & Catharine Aug. 24, 

Nov. 27. Ellen Catharine Hetrich— Eugene C. and Emma C. 

Bricker July 27, 

Nov. 28. Henry William Wilkinson — Harry & Mary Focht....May i, 
Nov. 30. Alvin Edgar Lerch — John Daniel & Betsy Stoudt. . .April 8, 

Lizzie Matilda Ludwig — William & Ida Lambert Aug. 13, 

Nellie Iren-e Hart — David H. & Alice M. Moyer Sept. 20, 

Robert Franklin Hart — Adam and Mary E. Fleisher, Oct. 17, 
Rosie Ida Fisher— Walter B. & Sallie A. Sharman. . .Oct. 6, 

1896 

Irwin Smith — John and Annie E. Ulrich Dec. 31, 

Leon Robert Bohn — Edgar R. and Annie 

Victoria Moyer Sept. 25, 

Mary Hannah Klopp — John A. & Eva M. Bender Oct. 28, 

Charles Daniel Gaul— Daniel Milton & Ellie F. Bohn. Sept. 21, 
Helen Beaula Bender — David and Sallie R. King.. ..Mar. 11, 
Jonathan LeRoy Sloat — Jonathan I. and Mary E. 

Bricker Jan. 31, 

George F. Gaul — Harry F. and Kate Fisher Dec. 9, 

Annie Barlet — Levi G. & Mary Ellen Hefifner ^lay 30, 

Annie Elizabeth Bitler — Franklin H. and Lizzie E. 

Miller Sept. 20, 

Carrie JNIay Boas — Harry and Annie Hartman Jan. 20, 

Mary Catharine From — Nathan E. and Catharine 

Sp-engler June 15, 

Aloyed Simon Grimes — George D. & Mary S. Potts, Jan. 5, 

James Michael Ruth — James F. & Sallie E. Ruth Jan. 4, 

Dollie Ethel Eva Zimmerman — Chas. Matthew and 

Hannah M. Richard Jan. 20, 

April 16. Mollie Louisa Spayd — Calvin R. and Emma Rebecca 

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April 23. Florence Malinda Fisher — Jacob and Alice M. Fidler, Aug. 13, 
April 26. Reches Leon Schwartz — James Albert and Mary G. 

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baptized Name of Child Parents Born 

May 2. Eva Mary Werner — William L. and Kate S. Gaul.... May 20, 

May 2. Helen Kramer — Harry and Maggie Stiely Dec. i8. 

May 3. Paul George Wilson — John & Katie A. Zechman Dec. 30, 

May 9. Katie Susan Stiely — Franklin B. & Maggie Kerchner, Feb. 11, 

May 16. Sallie Ann Eirich — Milton J. & Katie A. Brossman, May 22, 

May 17. Morris G. Reber — Morris R. and Candace H. Gerhart, Jan. 15, 

May 19. Emma Louisa Hassler — Harry W. & Emma P. Koch, Jan. 16, 

May 2^. Annie Caroline Zerr — Adam G. and Amanda Kulp....Feb. 9, 

May 23. Harvey Francis Ruth — Francis H. & Cora L. Wagner, Mar. 25, 

Alay 24. Helen K. Reigel— Milton G. and Katie M. Krick Jan. 9, 

May 30. William Daniel Krick— William Y. & Eva A. Spatz April i, 

May 30. Etna Anna Boyer — Aaron R. and Lizzie S. Grimes. . .Nov. 25, 

May 30. Mary Catharine Knoll— Geo. M. & Eva S. Werner Mar. 16, 

June 7. Calvin Steif — Charles Y. and Ida Winters April 24, 

Jun-e 14. Sarah Eva Grime — Wellington and Sarah Weitzel Mar. 8, 

June 20. James Isaac Reber — James F. & Lydia S. Krick May 5, 

June 26. Robert Edwin Gaul — Charles A. & Alva G. Gring April 17, 

June 27. George Samuel Spayd — Charles & Deborah Gerhart, May 6, 

July II. Adam Charles Spohn — John A. & Katie E. Gring. .. .June i, 

July 18. Maggi-e Cecillia Yoder— David R. & Gertie W. Gaul, Jan. 25, 

July 19. Harry Greath — Jacob M. and Mary R. Hain Mar. 31, 

July 19. Charles William Strunk — John L. & Katie Strause. . . .June lO, 

July 24. Willie Franklin Werner — Milton S. & Mary Y. Krick, Aug. i, 

July 28. Ruth Sallie Bressler— Reuben R. & Sallie Dunkelberger, Jan. 14, 

July 30. Earl Herbert Greth — Robert and Rosa J. Watson. .. .June 8, 

Aug. I. Salome Lorah — John and Rebecca Stoudt Jan. 22, 

Aug. 18. Cora Sophia Ensinger — Adam and Amanda Elizabeth 

McAlister Mar. 24, 

Aug. 21. Mary Rebecca Bucks — Harvey S. & Adaline Yoh....May 5, 

Aug. 25. Harry George Dunkelberger — Levi and Clara 

Alda Mountz May 18, 

Aug. 29. Ellis Charlie Greth — Charles A. & Annie M. Kintzer, April 24, 

Sept. 2. Charles Ezra Gerhart — Chas. Ezra & Lizzie Shafer. . . .Aug. 11, 

Sept. 3. Naomi Ellen Reed — J. Cyrus and Annie R. Yoh Oct. 2, 

Sept. 6. Chappelle Valentine Binkley — Geo. E. and Anni-e E. 

Shappelle Feb. 14. 

Sept. 14. Leroy Raymond Smith — Calvin B. & Kate E. Kohler, April 28, 

Sept. 14. John Daniel Armpriester — John Dani-el and Valeria 

Glass Feb. 9, 

Sept. 20. Floyd Edwin Rintz — Albert H. & Annie M. Hoffe....July 12, 

Sept. 20. Etna Marguret Sheidy — C. H. & Clara J. Potteiger, Aug. 5, 

Sept. 20. William Adam Lamm — Geo. B. & Annie E. Whitmoyer, Aug. 8, 

S-ept. 20. Wellington Edwin Lamm — Geo. B. and Annie E. 

Whitmoyer Aug. 8, 

Sept. 21. Minnie Maria Fisher — Charles B. and Kate Eidle. .. .July 21, 

Sept. 26. Leddie Viola Wever — George & Veleria Glass Mar. i, 



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Baptized Name of Child Parents Born 

Sept. 26. Sadie V-eleria Armpriester — Charles I. and Veleria 

Glass Nov. 29. 

Sept. 26. Geo. Washington Armpriester — Charles I. and 

Veleria Glass ]\Iar. 2, 

Sept. 26. Esther Ellen Armpriester — Charles I. and 

V-eleria Glass Sep^t. 29. 

Sept. 26. Charles Irwin Armpriester — Charles I. and 

Veleria Glass Nov. 9, 

Sept. 26. Sallie Rebecca Armpriester — Charles I. and 

Veleria Glass Oct. 14, 

Sept. 27. Elsie May Yod-er — Henry and Samh Ann Leiss May 30, 

Sept. 27. Mary Ann Fisher — Hiram H. and Susan Winters. .. .June 24, 

Oct. 4. Cora Leah Heckler— Charles T. & Kate Nora Hill Dec. 31, 

Oct. 18. John William Gaul— John H. & Clara C. Fidler Dec. 26. 

Oct. 15. Mabel Luella Schaeffer— Howard W. & Elkn M. Klopp, July26, 
Oct. 24. Henry Franklin Nye — George H. & Sallie Ann Koller, Sept. 5, 
Nov. 4. Florence Barlet — Levi G. & Mary Ellen Heffner. . . .S-ept. 21, 
Nov. 7. Evan Adam Hafer — Adam F. and Mary Malinda 

Ohnmacht June 12, 

Nov. 7. Bluma May Fleisher — Joseph J. & Alice M. Emore, Aug. 27, 
Nov. II. Charles Wilmot Binkley— William B. & Mary F. Ruth, Aug. 4, 
Nov. II. Etna Seitzinger H-eckroth — Charles A. and Kate A. 

Seitzinger July 17, 

Nov. 14. Eva Magdalena Yoh — Adam M. Yoh & Ida E. Dundore, Julyi3, 
Nov. 23. Eva Etna Stief — Richard I. and Eva Ann Brossman, Aug. i. 
Nov. 23. Adam Henry Klopp — Adam S. and Annie S. Stief. .. .April 24, 
Dec. 2. Earl LeRoy Fisher — Charles A. and Miriam Bertha 

Grim Sept. 11, 

Dec. 7. Elsie May Freeman — George & Maria Jane BatdroflF, Sept. 17. 
Dec. 10. LeRoy Irwin Hafer — Irwin and Mary M. Reifsnyder, Sept. 8, 
Dec. 20. Howard Daniel N. Bohn — William H. & Kate Noll, June 7, 

Dec. 20. Mabel Veleria Gaul— Daniel M. and Ella F. Bohn Oct. 31, 

Dec. 31. William Gilham Munshower — William G. and Alice 

L. Billman , Dec. 31, 

1897 

Jan. I. Levi Gaul— Cyrus W. and Mary M. StefYy Nov. 2, 

Jan. 2. Lottie Florence Sell — Charles T. & Sarah Ann Mountz, Aug. 31, 
Jan. 12. Etna Barlet — Alison and Katie Louisa McKently. . . .Oct. 17, 

Jan. 13. Agnes Cook — Joseph and Sallie Adams April 5, 

Jan. 14. Harold Edward Ditlow — Irwin and Alva Schaefifer. . .Oct. 20, 
Jan. 17. Ruth Catharin-e Hain — J. U. & E. Deborah 

Rothenberger Sept. 19, 

Febl 5. Laura Rebecca Simon — Wayne and Annie Stoudt Mar. i, 

Feb. 5. Frederick Wayne Simon — Wayne and Annie Stoudt, Mar. 30, 
Feb. 7. Amelia Mabel Whitmoyer — Isaac & Lydia Rebecca 

Rintz Dec. 31, 

Feb. 10. Paul Isaac Brossman — Isaac W. & Emma E. Swartz, May 20, 



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Baptized Name of Child Parents Born 

Mar. 2. Etna Susan Blatt — Charles P. and Kate F. Lengel. . .Aug. 26, 1896 
Mar. 14. Martha May Jane Hartman — CorneHus & Mary Ann 

Heiges May 10, 1896 

Mar. 15. Muriel May Petticoffer— Lemon G. & Maria Stief Mar. 8, 1897 

Mar. 21. Dani-el Yoder — Amos and Candes Mary Keim Dec. 27, 1896 

Mar. 22. Harry German — Charles and Maggie Koch Nov. 11, 1894 

Mar. 22. Roy Fisher — Adam W. and Maggie Koch -. Sept. 8, 1896 

Mar. 2y. Charles Henry Dunkelberger — Harry D. and Ellen 

R. Krick Jan. 31, 1897 

April 4. Emma Mabel Gelsinger — Daniel & Mary E. Dundore, Oct. 18, 1896 

April II. William Henry Fish-er— Wm. H. & Annie M. Kintzer, Oct. 19, 1896 

April II. Ida Eliza Bohn — James W. & Sarah Agnes Stamm Dec. 12, 1896 

April 18. Mabel Hannah Barnet— Geo. D. & Mary R. Strunk, Feb. I, 1897 

June I. Gertrude Amanda Texter — Reuben & Sarah Lerch..Jan. 10, 1881 

June I. Nora May Text-er — Reuben and Sarah Lerch Nov. 11, 1884 

June I. Ellen Sophia Texter — Reuben and Sarah Lerch Feb. 17, 1887 

June I. Virgie Mary Sheid> — William E. and Kate Wayne... Jan. 31, 1897 

June 4. Paul David Bender — David and Salli-e A. King June 18, 1896 

Tune 5. Paul Alfred Thomas Hiester — Charles E. and Sallie 

S. Fisher Mar. 23, 1895 

June 5. Earnest Reigner — Frederick and Sallie Stoudt Nov. 14, 1895 

June 20. Emma LilH-e Rintz— Geo. M. & Kate H. Whitmoyer, April 18, 1897 

June 21. Loyd Bryan KoUer — Samuel W. & Emma E. Sheidy, Dec. 9, 1896 

June 27. Paul Henry Whitmoyer — Aaron and Nora E. Reber, Feb. 24, 1897 

July 3. Roy James Peter Renninger — Charles L & Ida Stoudt, May 19, 1894 

July 8. L-ester Lloyd Keener — Geo. F. and Sallie A. Fehr...Mar. 3, 1897 

July II. Llewellyn David Gerhard — Adam G. Si Sophia Lengle, June 16, 1897 

July II. Florence May Kirst — Charles E. & Mary S. Fisher, June 5, 1897 

July 2^. Ralph Noll — Thomas P. and Maggie E. Hiester June 6, 1897 

July 2^. Charles Francis Werner — Jam-es F. & Mary I. Petery, Mar. 11, 1897 

July 25. Adam Jacob Spatz — Adam P. & Eva A. Brossman. . . .May 19, 1897 
July 25. Florence June Gerhart — Wm. Y. & Mary A. Troutman, June 13,1897 

July 29. John Bryan Weiser — John A. & Bertha L. Karver. . .April 20, 1897 

Aug. 22. LeRoy Machmer — Anson H. and Sallie H. Moyer. .. .July 20, 1896 

Aug. 2y. Foster Jacob Fish-er — Jacob and Alice M. Fidler Mar. 3, 1897 

Aug. 29. Reuben David Barnet — Charles & Mary E. Texter, July 27, 1896 

Aug. 29. Stichler William Yoh — Isaac H. and Kate Hoover. .Sept. 25, 1896 
Sept. 16. Robert Evan Hiester — Isaac Wm. and Maggie 

Catharine Ruth S-ept. 6, 1893 

Sept. 16. Sarah Elmira Hiester — Isaac Wm. and Mary Catharine 

Ruth May 3, 1897 

Sept. 19. Paul Jacob Hassler — John E. and Annie Minerva 

Hartman June 27, 1897 

Sept. 21. Ellen Schaeffer — Samuel F. & Amanda Susan Koch, Sept. 10, 1896 

Sept. 21. Emma Elizabeth Borer— William Y. & Sallie A. Kurtz, June 18, 1897 

Sept. 30. Emma Rebecca Stoudt — John D. & Betsy Stoudt Aug. 30, 1896 

Sept. 30. W^ellington LeRoy Bender — Wellington L. and Emma 

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342 ST. John's (hain's) rf-formed church. 

Baptized Name ot Child Parents Born 

Oct. 3. Guy William Rhein — Jacob C. and Jennie K. Noll.... Aug. 27, 1897 
Oct. 24. Ellen Ruth Hain^-Howard H. and Emma R. Ludwig, Sept. 25, 1897 
Oct. 28. John Wellington Grime — Wellington & Sallie Weitzel, Aug. 28, 1897 
Oct. 29. Charles Jacob Koch — Nathan & Annie Alaria Hosier, Aug. 25, 1897 
Oct. 30. Paul Calvin Spayd — William H. & Sarah Ann Bohn, June 18, 1897 
Oct. 30. Israel Peter Greth — Isaac C. & Kate A. Himmelreich, Sept. 26, 1897 
Oct. 30. L-ewis Adam Gaul — John R. and Kate E. Wentzel. . . .Aug. 20, 1897 
Oct. 31. Lillie Emma Fisher — Walter B. and Sallie Annie 

Sharman Aug. 16, 1897 

Oct. 31. William John Yoder — Adam S. and Sallie Glass July 20. 1897 

Nov. 9. Arthur Safford Otto — John R. A. and Temson Stiely, Nov. 12, 1896 
Dec. 31. Mary Amelia Behm — Edgar B. and Annie V. Moyer..Nov. 5, 1897 
Dec. 31. Themsa Sarah Hie.st-er — Calvin E. and Elmira Speicher, April 9,1897 

Dec. 31. Helen Ruth Richwein— Sylvan & Elizabeth Brile April 16, 1897 

1898 

Jan. 9. Minnie Showalter — Martin and Lizzie Hoover Sept. 16, 1897 

Jan. 19. Mary Mabel Reed— John F. & Mary Maria Moyer Oct. 19, 1897 

Jan. 23. Lucy May Binkley— W. B. and Mary R. Ruth Dec. 27, 1897 

Feb. 8. Lizzie Alberta Hafer — Adam F. and Mary Ann 

Ohnmacht July 6, 1897 

Feb. 12. James Jacob Klopp — Llewellyn V. and Caroline L. 

Beard Aug. 20, 1895 

Feb. 25. Eva Margaret Spatz — John and Agn-es Ann Krick. . . .Feb. 24, 1897 
Feb. 26. Raymond EHwood Greth — Robert and Rosebella J. 

Watson Dec. 31. 1897 

Feb. 2y. Ernst LeRoy Bricker — James E. & Lizzie H. IMachmer, June 17.1897 
Mar. 19. Annie Amelia Ri-egel — John Wm. & Amelia L. Stoudt, Jan. 30, 1898 
Mar. 21. Zacharias Phinias Brendle — Zacharis Brannias and 

Eva Moyer Oct. 23. 1897 

Mar. 28. Wilson B. Hill— Frank N. and Mary W. Bohn Oct. 23. 1897 

April 3. Mary Jennie Stoudt — Jacob and Mary Kate Reed.... Oct. 6, 1897 
April 3. Esther Elizabeth Brintzenhoff — J. K. and Carrie K. 

Ludwig Dec. 13, 1897 

April 19. Emma Ellen Stoudt — Martin A. & Deborah Gerhart, April 10, 1898 
May I. George Adam Gerhart— Daniel H. and Katie M. Gaul, Feb. 3, 1898 
May 4. Adam Wilson Kramer — Harry and Maggie Stiely. .. .Feb. 8, 1898 
May 10. Luke Johm Greth— Charles A. and Annie M. Kintzer, Sept. S, 1897 
May 23. Charl-es Edwin Simmon — Daniel and Kate Ulrich. . . .Feb. 5, 1898 
May 28. George Lloyd Keith — Harvey M. & Lizzie R. Bohn, Dec. 19, 1897 
May 28. Raymond Luther From — Nathan E. and Catharine 

Spengler Nov. 7, 1897 

May iS. Minnie Naomi Degler — Charles and Margaret 

Sallie Sheidy April 9. 1898 

May 29. Florence Sarah Simmon — John and Mary Ann Bohn, Feb. 17, 1898 
May 2g. Willie Arthur Spohn — George B. and Sarah Jane 

Yarnell June 27, 1896 

May 29. Estella May Spohn — George B. and Sarah Jane 

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May 29. Stella Eva Koller — ^Samu-el W. and Emma E. Sheidy, April 2, 
June 13. Early Leroy Heily — Abraham and Matilda Yessler. .. .Mar. i, 
June 13. Charles Isaac Ruth — Francis H. and Cora Lydia 

Wagner April 20, 

June 13. Hazel Elizabeth Mountz — James M. and Mamie E. 

Heckler Jan. 8, 

June 13. Freddie Potteiger Sheidy — Charles H. and Clara 

Jane Potteiger Oct. 23, 1897 

June 20. Esther Minerva Sheidy — Joseph H. and Minnie M. 

Wagner Mar. 17, 

July 3. Howard W. Knoll — George M. and Eva S. Werner, F-eb. 6, 

July 3- John Paul Rintz — George M. and Katie H. Whitmoyer, May 23, 

July 14. Jennie M. Hain — Jacob Ulysses and E. D-eborah 

Rothenberger Jan. 3, 

July 23. Florence Maggie Schaeffer — Charles and Emma Hatt, Jan. 25, 1896 

July 23. Helen May Schaeffer — Charles and Emma Hatt Dec. 26, 1897 

July 23. Jennie Minerva Hi-ester — Isaac A. & Annie M. Noll, Mar. 22, 

July 24. Esther Anna Wilson — John and Katie A. Zechman, June 11, 1897 

July 24. Herbert Jacob Reber — John F. & Jestina S. Strunk, Aug. 23, 1897 

July 31. Elliot Dewey Machmer — Charles H. and Laura E. 

Speicher May 22, 

July 31. G-eorge Elmer Gerhart — Albert B. and Susan R. 

Weinhold May 15, 

July 31. Charles Morgan Fidl-er — George W. & Lillie Smith... June 19, 
Aug. 14. Helen Esther Yoder — Amos & Candace Mary Keim, April 10, 
Aug. 18. Clayton Luther Stief — Abner Y. and Stella Olivia 

Faustina Swoyer July 18, 1896 

Aug. 18. Lorin Ellwood Sti-ef — Abner Y. and Stella Olivia 

Faustina Swoyer Nov. 27, 1897 

Aug. 25. Martin Luther Gerhart — Henry R. & Catharine Fair, July 13, 
Aug. 25. Harold Raymond Gerhart — Henry R. & Catharine Fair, July 13. 
Aug. 26. Joseph Samuel Fleischer — Gerome & Emma E. Stiely, July 17, 
Aug. 28. Carrie Elizabeth Mentz-er — Aaron A. and Sallie E. 

Hassler July i, 

Aug. 28. Bessie May Krick — David Y. & Lillie May Oyler, June 27, 
Aug. 28. Earl Edwin Werner— Milton S. & Mary Y. Krick, Sept. 27, 1897 
Sept. 3. Edna May Hafer — Irvin M. & Mary M. Reifsnyder, April 29, 
Sept. 3. Luetta Grim-e — Wellington and Sarah M. Weitzel. . . .Aug. 7, 

Sept. 8. Mark Elliot Dunkleberger— George B. and Sarah A. 

Reefsnyder July 23, 

Sept. 8. Eva Bessie Hicks — William and Lizzie Hicks June 7, 1898 

Sept. 9. Franklin James Faust — Geo. Franklin and jNIary 

Magdalene Heiniman June 28, 

Sept. 14. Ralph George Keener — George F. & Sallie A. Fehr, June 28, 

Sept. 18. Florence Grimes — George D. and Mary S. Potts Oct. 28, 1897 

Sept. 21. Elsie Elizabeth Ruth — George J. and Agnes Texter, Aug. 26, 1897 

Sept. 28. Raymond Philip Huyett— Irvin G. & Katie R. Kiebach, Dec. 7, 1896 

Oct. 31. Harvey Elmer Keen-er — Harry A. & Nora E. Schlott, Sept. 2, 



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Nov. 2. Annie Laura Hassler — Martin & Katie Agnes Schaeffer, July 3, 1897 
Nov. 2. Amelia Ruth Hassler— Franklin P. & Kate Amelia \VikeJune20,i898 
Nov. 13. Eva Anna Reber— Morris R. & Candace H. Gerhart, Aug. 6, 1898 
Nov. 19. Eva Marie Rintz— Albert H. and Annie May Hoffa, Aug. 19, 1898 
Dec. 18. Thomas William Werner — John H. and Elizabeth R. 

Sonnen Sept. 24, 1898 

Dec. 18. Henry L. Kalbach— Howard I. and Annie R. Marks, June 28, 1898 

1899 

Jan. I. Eva Elizabeth Schannauer— A. R. & Reb-ecca R. Hain, June 20, 1898 

Jan. 7. Ella May Ulrich— John F. and Candace G. Lamm Oct. 25, 1898 

Jan. 7. Lester Howard Schaeffer — Howard W. and Ellen 

M. Klopp Aug. 20, 1898 

Jan. 7. Naomie H. Hartman — Grant L. & Lizzie K. Hiester, Aug. 17, 1898 
Feb. 4. Eva Elsie Armpriester — Charles Irvin and Val-eria 

Glass Jan. 18, 1899 

Feb. 23. Ethel Elmira Seitarth— George & Sallie M. Stoudt, Jan. 10, 1899 
Eeb. 26. Mary Alice Edith Krick— William Y. & Eva A. Spatz, Mar. 8, 1898 
Mar. 4. Mable IMillie Hoster — Zacharias & Lizzie M. Simmon, June 26, 1898 
Mar. 5. Mabk Esther Ludwig — William and Ida Lambert. . .Feb. 15, 1899 
Mar. 9. Raymond Daniel Parson — Walker and Mary F. Smith, Jan. 10, 1899 
Mar. 12. Ellen Catharine Kintzer — Adam O. & Eva A. Stoudt, Dec. 20, 1898 
Mar. 12. Lloyd Adam Kintzer— Michael R. & Liddie A. Ruth, Jan. 4, 1899 
Mar. 14. Helen Matilda Ramsay — Thomas D. & Martha W. 

White Dec. 6, 1897 

Mar. 20. Mary Emma Sloat — Jonathan I. & Mary E. Bricker, Jan. 19, 1899 
Mar. 26. Raymond Allen Gaul — Wm. C. and Ellen S. Wertz, Feb. 13, iBgg 
Mar. 26. Floy Edna L-erch — Daniel L and Annie M. Miller, Feb. li, 1899 
Mar. 31. Leah Edna Rothermel — James W. and Deborah E. 

Lambert Mar. 11, 1899 

April 8. Naomie Elizabeth Farlow — Lemon S. and Catharine 

N. Moyer Nov. 17, 1898 

April 16. Norman Cyrus Smith Dittes — A. C. and Laura May 

Smith Jan. 17, 1899 

April 30. Verda Catharine Bohn— E^aniel W. & Lizzie Ann Lamm, Jan.27,1899 

May 6. Lilly Agnes Gaul— Daniel M. and ElH-e Bohn Sept. 4. 1898 

May 8. Florence May Texter — William F. & Annie E. Hain, Aug. 22, 1898 
May 10. Pearl Viola Stiely — Leonard S. & Rebecca C. Oyler, Jan. 15, 1899 
May 15. Etna Viella Koller— David W. & Alice Katie Reiss, Nov. 10, 1898 

May 20. Ell-enora. Mathew — James D. and Emma Wolfe Jan. 25, 1899 

May 21. Sallie Minnie Kelchner — Jacob B. and Ida R. Noll. .. .Sept. 29, 1898 

May 21. Annie Precilla Ressler— Irwin Mary Alice Spayd Jan. 6, 1899 

May 21. Earl Edward Hiester — Calvin E. & Elmira Speich-er, Nov. 30, 1898 
May 21. Samuel Isaac Koller — Franklin and Marj^ Elvina 

Whitmoyer Dec. 30, 1898 

May 28. Raymond W. Whitmoyer— Wm. & Sarah R. WeitzeL.May 2, 1890 



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Baptized Name of Child Parevts Born 

May 28. Daniel John Bickel — Reily L. & Emma Schaeffer. . . .Jan. 24, 
June 7. Alfred Henry Eyrich — Jam-es & Amelia Bennetch. .. .April 8, 
July 2. Milton Daniel Riegel — Milton J. & Kate M. Krich, Dec. 22, 
July 9. Eva Maria Hinimelreich — George B. & Ida V. Leinbachjun 10, 
July 16. Andrew Jackson Yoh — Isaac H. & Katie Hoover. .. .Mar. 2, 
July 29. Elem Ehvood Freeman — Charles W. & Mary E. Sloat, May 27, 
Aug. 19. Walker Schaeffer— Samuel & Amanda Susan Koch, Oct. 10, 
Aug. 19. Bessie Barbara Hassler — Martin J. and Kate Agnes 

Schaeffer July 12, 

Aug. 30. Bulah Mabel Greth — John P. & Ellen N. Texter Jun-e 7, 

Sept. 3. Levan Staudt — Henry L. and Emma R. Klopp July i, 

Sept. 13. Bertha Otilia Hook — Hever E. & Katie P. Moyer, June 14, 
Oct. 5. Celes Adam Speas — Adam I. & Kati-e R. Kiebach, June 11, 

Oct. 7. Sarah Katie Greth — Franklin J. & Sallie B. Grime Aug. 24, 

Oct. 9. Hermenia Maggie Gerhart — Thomas Calvin and 

Neta Stoudt Aug. i. 

Oct. 10. jMjsbel Vertie Hassler — Harry W. & Emma P. Koch, Aug. 31, 
Oct. 28. Florence Catharin-e Kershner — Wm. A. and Mary 

Brossman July 21, 

Nov. 3. Francis Dewey Fisher — Jacob & Alice M. Fidler. .. .April 25, 
Nov. 12. Carrie Mabel Rintz — George M. and Katie H. 

Whitmoyer Oct. iz, 

Nov. 12. Adam David Greth — Isaac Charles and Kate 

Himmelreich S-ept. 25, 

Nov. 19. Edna ]\Iay Reider — Harvey Y. & Amanda Everly, Sept. 25, 
Nov. 26. Paul Augustus Lamm — Ulysses A. & Mary A. Noll, Sept. 4, 
Nov. 29. John Jacob Parson — George M. and Sarah Elizabeth 

Moyer Oct. 3, 

Dec. 14. Stella May Kandell — William & Martha Isabella Lank, Aug. 30, 
Dec. 14. Edith Mariam S-ell — Charles Tobias and Sarah Ann 

Mountz Jan. 5, 

Dec. 26. Adam Showalter — Martin and Lizzie Hoover Oct. 17, 

Dec. 26. INIartha Catharirre Brossman — I. W. & Emma E. Swartz, Aug.4, 
Dec. 26. Earl Raymond Bohn — Isaac C. & Tillie A. Anderson, Mar. 18, 
Dec. 26. Katie Ellenora Unger — Wm. F. & Katie Bohn Nov. 10, 

1900 
Jan. 5. Florence Mar}' Hiester — Isaac W. & Maggie Ruth, Sept. 5, 
Jan. 7. Charles Isaac Schmehl — Ephraim R. & Lizzi-e Gerhart, Oct. 17, 
Jan. 7. Ruth Catharine Gerhart — Harry Y. & Sarah Zechman, Nov. I, 

Jan. 15. Rubina May Stief— Abner T. & Stella O. Swoyer Aug. 24, 

Jan. 15. Arthur Lloyd Gonsor — George Gonsor & Sallie E. 

Stoudt April 2;^, 

Jan. 27. Leon Herman Stiely — William Y. and Lillie G. 

Petticoffer Aug. 30, 

Jan. 27. John Jacob Heffner — Jacob C. & Adelina M. Keith, July 13, 
Jr.n. 27. Alvin Peter Spatz — Adam P. & Eva A. Brossman. .. .Sept. 29, 
Jan. 27. Joseph Nolen Grime — Wellington & Sarah Weitzel, Dec. 4, 

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346 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Baptized Name of Child Parents Born 

Jan. 28. Carrie Eva Whitmoyer — Isaac & Liddie Rebecca Rintz, Dec. 6, 1899 
Feb. II. Herman William Marks — Jonathan & Salli-e A. Wenrich, Aug.2, 1899 
Feb. II. Marguerite Hain — J. U. and Deborah E. Rothenberger, Oct. 25, 1899 
Feb. 12. Leonard Stilton Leininger — Charles D. & Emma 

Mary Leininger Aug. 8, 1899 

Feb. 20. Reub-en David Gaul — Daniel M. & Ellen F. Bohn....Feb. 16, 1899 
Mar. 3. Harry Josiah Binkley — W. B. and Mary F. Ruth.... Aug. 31, 1899 

Mar. 6. Clarence Bender— David and Sallie A. King Sept. 8, 1898 

Mar. 6. Willie Nelson Bender — David and Sallie A. King. ...Oct. 24, 1899 
Mar. 10. Elsie Annie Hafer — Irwin N. and Maranda M. 

Reifsnyd'er Dec. 26, 1899 

Mar. 25. Harvey Aaron Gaul — Charles Augustus and Alva 

Gertrude Gring Sept. 2. 1899 

April I. Leah Ellen Fisher — William Henry and Annie Maria 

Kintzer Jan. 14, 1900 

April 8. Erma Brower — Robert C. and Rebecca Long July 23, 1899 

April 21. Harvey Calvin Spayd — John R. & Nora N. Ressler. .Nov. 29, 1899 
April 28. Joshua Lenhard Gaul — John Reuben Catharine 

Esther Wentzel Jan. 25, 1900 

April 29. Clarence Samuel Fisher — John P. & Ida Eliz. Schlott, Mar. 11, 1900 
April 30. Eva May Miriam Schaeffer — John & Stella Cameron, Sept. 16, 1899 
May I. Elmer Anthony Fisher — Charles Abraham and 

Miriam Bertha Grim Jan. 17, 190a 

May 20. Elmer Leroy Knoll — George M. & Eva S. Werner. .. .Dec. 25, 1899 
May 23. Elliott Wilson Unger — Charles W. & Mary L. Simmon, June 22,1898 
May 27. Maria Ellen Seitzing-er — William A. & Sallie E. Gerhart, Feb. 9, 1900 
May 3. Wayne Abner Hoffert — Alfred & Mary Ann Moyer, Jan. 17, 1900 
June 2. Ella May Werner — John H. & Elizabeth R. Sonnen. . . .Jan. 30, 1900 
June 3. Calvin Benneville Lerch — John D. & Betsy Stoudt. . .Mar. 2, 1899 
Jun-e 3. Florence May Fisher — Walter B. & Sallie Ann 

Sherman Mar. 29, 1900 

June 13. Catharine N. Weidman — Paul V. R. & Sallie M. 

Newman Feb. 9, 1896 

July 14. Stanley Edison Machmer — Charles H. and Tempson 

E. Speicher ]\Iay 27, 1900 

June 23. Francis EHwood Stief — Richard Lincoln and Eva 

Ann Brossman Mar. 9, 1900 

July I. William Raymond Gerhart — Isaac & Elenora Gaul.... Mar. 27, 1900 

July 15. Alabel Margaret Sheidy— Walter E. & Emma Weitzel, May 30, 1900 

July 28. Mary Lizzie Werner — James F. & Mary Ida Petrey. .. .June 6, 1900 

Aug. 8. Lovina Mabel Ruth — Aaron A. & Ellenora Bausman, Jan. 6, 1899 

Aug. II. Hannah Peifer — Robert and Louisa Frye April 3, 1898 

Aug. II. Emma Peifer — Robert and Louisa Frye Jun-e 16, 1899 

Aug. 16. Edna Emma Bucks — Harvey S. & Adaline Yoh Mar. 4, 190a 

S'cpt. 15. Edith Eva Staudt— Charles K. & Eva E. Bender Oct. 27, 1899 

Sept. 22. Catharine Amelia Rhein— Jacob Charles and Jennie 

K. Noll June 25, 1900 

S-ept. 23. Daniel Bryan Lamm — George B. & Annie E. 

Whitmoyer July 31, 1900 



ST. John's (hain's! reformed church. 347 

Baptized Name of Child Parents Born 

Sept. 26. Claj'ton Franklin Ruth — Francis H. and Cora Lydia 

Wagner June 5, 1900 

Oct. 7. Mary Sebilla Lebbo — George W. & Mary G. Parson, Sept. 2, 1900 
Oct. 12. Effie Valeria Adams — John Henry & Sarah M. Grimes, April 7, 1896 
Oct. 21. Florence Hettie Krick — William Y. & Eva A. Spatz..Mar. 29, 1900 
Oct. 21. William Frank Wolfensb-erger — Richard A. and 

Magdalena Sherman Sept. 8, 1900 

Oct. 2^. Esther ^Minerva Bander — Jacob D. & Lizzie E. Hiester, Oct. 24, 1898 
Oct. 2;^. Harry Herbert Bander — Jacob D. & Lizzie E. Hiester, Mar. 26, 1900 
Oct. 27. Helen W. Whitmoy«r — William & Sarah Weitzel. . . .Sept. 9, 1900 
Oct. 27. Elizabeth Hannah Roller — Samuel & Emma E. Sheidy, May 2, 1900 
Oct. 28. George Washington Dundore^ — John Adam and 

Sarah Ann Kintzer Oct. 28, 1900 

Oct. 28. Verna Agnes Aulenbach — Charles Calvin and Elsie 

Florence Dundore Sept. 4, 1899 

Oct. 28. Elwood Oliver Snyder — Robert Lovie and Louise 

Dunkelberger July 2, 1900 

Nov. 2. Ellen Andora Reber — John F. & Justina S. Strunk, July 14, 1900 
Nov. 7. Charles Herbert Ruth — James F. & Sallie E. Ruth... Mar. 12, 1900 
Nov. 8. Charles Fred-erick Dorman — Frederick and Mary 

Elizabeth Zell Sept. 28, 1900 

Nov. 8. Clara Catharine Devine — Joseph H. & Louisa M. Zell, Aug. 12, 1900 
Nov. 28. Raymond Mahlon Bickel — Moses A. & Hannah B. 

Boyer Aug. 25, 1900 

Nov. 29. Urna Catharine Speicher — Matthias R. and Elizabeth 

Benn-etch June 19, 1900 

Dec. 2. Thomas Isaac Heister — Isaac A. & Annie M. Noll, Aug. 5, 1900 
Dec. 9. Marion G. Reber — Morris R. & Candace H. Gerhart, Aug. 8, 1900 
Dec. 10. Jacob Morris Sheidy — William H. E. and Isabella 

K. Brown July 8, 1886 

Dec. 10. Thomas Adam Sheidy — Wm. H. E. and Isabella K. 

Brown Sept. 3, 1899 

Dec. 10. Charles Joseph Sheidy — William H. E. and Isab-ella K. 

Brown Nov. 17, 1891 

Dec. ID. Henry Franklin Sheidy— William H. E. and Isabella K. 

Brown Aug. 4, 1897 

Dec. 13. Leroy Chester Greth — Charles A. & Annie M. Kintzer, June 30, 1900 
D-ec. 26. Harold Martin Texter— William & Mary Ellen 

Hartman July 5, 1900 

Dec. 30. William Aaron Dunkelberger— Henry D. & Ella R. 

Krick Sept. 9, 1900 

1901 

Jan. 4. Jessie Fern Ludwig — Alvin K. & Katie A. Potter. .. .Aug. 24, 1900 

Jan. 6. Margaret Eve Hughes — Stephen and Laura S. Yoder, Sept. 26, 1900 

Feb. 13. Arthur Amnion Greth — Lemuel and Mary Hughes. .. .June 23, 1900 

Feb. 14. Ellwood S. Ulrich— William O. & Mary Ann Stieff Jan. 17, 1901 

Feb. 14. Arthur Augustus Keener— George F. & Sallie A. Fehr, April 22, 1900 

Feb. 25. Harry Waldman — Adam and Rebecca Englehart Jan. 7, 190I 



348 ST. John's (hain's) krformkd church. 

Baptized Name of Child Parents Born 

Mar. i6. Ella Minerva Ulrich — Frank P. & Sallie R. Simmon, Sept. 27, 1901 
Mar. 25. Adam William Unger — William F. & Kate E. Bohn..Mar. 20, 1901 
Mar. 27. John Conrad Clouse — Henry W. & Sarah S. Wenrich, Feb. 21, 1901 
Mar. 27. Bessi-e May Koch — John Koch & Ennelli Himmelberger, Jan. 6, 1901 
Mar. 2y. Richard Alkana Yoh — Isaac H. and Kate Hoover. .. .April 30, 1900 

Mar. 27. Lester Fehr — William G. and Maggie Gelsinger Dec. 24, 1900 

Mar. 31. Marian Lena Werner — William L. and Kate S. Gaul. .June 27, 1900 

April 17. Emma Erma Rintz — C. Milton & Sarah Ida Miller Jan. 23, 1901 

April 21. Leroy Howard Snyder — Erwin Jacob and J-ennie Eva 

Weitzel Jan. 21, 1901 

April 28. Edith May Barnett — George D. & Mary R. Strunk. . . Jan. 28, 1901 

May II. Ralph Leroy Kelchner — Jacob B. & Ida R. Noll Dec. 8, 1900 

May II. Amelia Irene Ramsey — Thomas and Martha W. White, Aug. 9, 1900 
May 16. Ella Minerva Ulrich — Frank P & Sallie R. Simmon, S-ept. 27, 1900 

IVfey 18. Ruth Margaret Binkley— W. B. and Mary F. Ruth April 7, 1901 

May 23. Naomi Amelia Amanda Riegel — Rufus F. & Ella C. 

Di-emand Mar. 25, 1901 

May 22,. Willis Wilmer Miller— Wilmer Willis and Sallie 

Rebecca Spohn Feb. 5, 1901 

Alay 23. George Reub-en Kershner — William Anthony and ]Mary 

Brossman Nov. 12, 1901 

May 30. Carolina Grimes — George D. & Mary S. Potts July 6, 1900 

June 19. Winifred Elmira Ruth — George J. & Agnes Texter. . . .July 11, 1898 

June 19. Mabel Ann Ruth — George J. & Agnes T-exter April 16, 1901 

June 22. Raymond Lester Stiely — William B. and Mary F. 

Kauffman April 19, 1901 

June 23. Velma Elizabeth Kalbach — Howard I. & Anna R. Marks. Jan.23,1901 
June 2:^. ^label Catharine Ebling — Jacob H. & Catharine Fisher, Nov. 25,1900 
June 2y. Earl Edwin Yod-er — Harvey Ellsworth and Amelia 

Fredericka Krick Dec. 12, 1900 

July 2. Harold Arthur Smith— John E. & Alice May Yoh May 7, 1901 

July 6. Mattie May Hassler— Martin & Kate A. Schaeffer. . .Feb. 5, 1901 

July II. William James Mountz— William H. & Ida Kline May 16, 1901 

July 13. Rose Esther Grime— Wellington & Sallie W-eitzel. . . .Dec. 22, 1900 

July 20. Floyd Evan Gaul— Daniel N. & Ellie Bohn Mar. 29, 1901 

July 21. Elizabeth Ida Wenrich— Reuben D. & Ella R. Yoder, July 19, 1901 

Aug. 4. Elsie May Rintz— Albert H. & Annie May Hoffer July 19, 1901 

Aug. 20. William Harvey Weitzel — William H. & Sallie x^deline 

Boyer Dec. 15, 1901 

Aug. 25. Sarah Violet Bohn— Isaac C. & Lillie Agnes Anderson, Dec. 2, 1901 

Aug. 30. James Henry Hart— Daniel R. & Lovie S. Beckey June 24, 1901 

Aug. 30. Maggie Eva Seifrit— Charles F. & Kate V. Rieg-el. . . July 20, 1901 

Sept. 2. Paul Henry Schlott— George S. & Annie Fessler July 31, 1901 

Sept. 2. Raymond Arthur Bohn— William H. & Kate Noll... June 24, 1901 
Sept. 2. Edna May Fisher— John P. & Ida Elizabeth Schlott. .Jun-e 21, 1901 

Sept. 8. John Henry Knoll— George M. & Eva S. Werner June 10, 1901 

Sept. 9. Lottie Edna Conrad — Charles & Matilda Rebecca 

Fessler Sept. 17, 1899 



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Sept. 22. 

Sept. 22. 

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Oct. 19. 
Oct. 20. 
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Oct. 20. 
Oct. 20. 
Oct. 28. 
Oct. 30. 
Dec I. 
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]\Iay 26. 

Mar. 24. 
Mar. 23. 

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April 6. 

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May 4. 
May 5. 
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May 17. 
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May 18. 
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ST. John's (hain'.^v) hkforaied chukch 319 

Name of Child Parents Born 

Annie Rebecca Werner— John H. & Elizabeth Sonnen, Aug. 28, 1901 
Mabel Sadie Stoudt— Martin A. & Deborah Gerhart. .July 11, 1901 
Charles Stanley Freeman — George M. and Maria 

Jane Batdorff Nov. 12, 1901 

Priscilla Sarah Freeman — George M. and Maria 

Jan-e Batdorff Feb. 21, 1901 

Annie Cora ,May Fisher — Jacob S. & Alice M. Fidler, June 27,, 1901 
Elsie Grace Moyer — David M. & Alice W. Werner. . .Sept. 10, 1901 
Catharine Irene Hassler — Charles E. & Sarah P. Loose, Julyi7, 1901 

Harvey Spatz — John and Agnes M. Krick June 30, 1901 

Eva Edna Fromm — Nathan E. & Catharine Spengler, Dec. 24, 1901 
Arthur .-\dam Hoffert — Alfred & Mary Ann Moyer... Feb. 10, 1901 
Catharine Susan Reber — J. Harvey & Carrie Stoudt.. Oct. 5, 1901 

Irwin Adam Baer — Edwin F. & Annie E. Gring Sept. 2, 1901 

Laura May Ruth — Edwin G. & Emma E. Moyer Oct. 19, 1901 

Helen May Ruth — William P. & Annie Nora Beidler, Oct. 7, 1901 

1902 

Ella Amanda Freist — Ezra & Hettie N. Krick Nov. 17, 1901 

Charles Daniel Hughes — Stephan & Laura S. Yoder, Aug. 29, 190P 
William Adam Sell— Aaron R. & Sallie G. 

Dunk-elberger Dec. 30, 1901 

Clair Edgar Hafer — Irvin M. & Amanda Reifsnyder, Oct. 31, 1901 
Maude Bertha Gerhart— Albert B. & Susan R. 

Weinhold Mar. 19, 1902 

Sadie Reber— 2\Iorris R. & Candace H. Gerhart Nov. 26, 1901 

Bertha Bessie Rintz— George ]\I. & Kati-e H. 

Whitmoyer Jan. 9, 1901 

jNIyrtle Marguerite Neihart — Walter A. & Lizzie G. 

Barlet Feb. 15, 1902 

Warren Samuel Greth— Isaac C. & Katie A. 

Himm-elreich Dec. 10, 1901 

Annie Martha Kintzer— Adam O. and Eva Stoudt Feb. 22, 1902 

Helen M. Tice— Clinton G. and Ella G. Miller Mar. i, 1902 

Earl LeRoy Stiely— George A. and Mary C. Yoder... Jan. 5, 1902 
George Irwin Lamm— George B. & Annie E. Whitmoyer,Mar.i,i902 
Edwin Jacob Krick— William F. and Eva A. Spatz. .. .F-eb. 23, 1902 
Mary Alva Strunk— Charles A. & Annie S. Reigel. . .April 14, 1902 
Laura Myrtle Rentz— Howard S. & Leah Lena Eyrich, Oct. 27, 1901 
Elsie Mary Ann Yoh— Isaac H. and Kate Hoover. . .Nov. 18, 1901 
Adam Mabry Himmelreich— Geo. B. & Ida V. Leinbach, Oct.20, 1901 
John Daniel Spayd— John R. & Nora Annie Bressler. .Sept. 7, igor 
Lizzie Catharine' Hill— Frank N. & Mary W. Bohn. .April 24, 1900 
Margaret Priscilla Knorr and Marie Esther Knorr, Twins 

— Wm. U. Knorr & Ellen R. Zechman, Nov. 14, 1901 

Claude Adam Bergman— John & Mertie Snader Nov. 25. 1901 

Eddie Dunkelberger— Daniel & Caroline Yoh Jan. 2. 1902 



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Baptized Name of Child Parents Born 

June 3. Annie Jemima Koch — Nathan & Annie M. Hasskr. .April 15, 1902 
June 4. Marie EHzabeth Koch— WilHam T. & Matilda Greth. .Feb. 24, 1902 
June 13. Robert Lester Moyer — William M. and Lizzie B. 

Bechtel April 8, 1902 

June 13. Raymond Paul Hofman — George F. and Frances S. 

Helman April 16, 1902 

June 22. Mabel Ruth Dunkelberger — Levi & Clara A. Mountz, Jan. 15, 1899 
July 4. Leroy Lester Sallada — Samuel P. & Mary E. Fleisher, Mar. 31, 1902 
July 9. Charles William Grime — Wellington & Sallie Weitzel, May 19, 1902 
July 18. Katie Rebecca Eddinger — James Lewis and Lydia 

Rebecca Moyer Mar. 30, 1899 

July 18. Frank Calvin Eddinger — James Lewis & Lydia 

Rebecca Moyer April 19, 1903 

July 18. Esther May Kershner — John M. & Carrie Hiltebeitel, May 2, 1902 
July 19. Stella Marie Dunkleberger — George B. and Sarah 

Reifsnyder Mar. 30, 1902 

July 23. Emma Miriam Freeman — Charles W. & Mary E. 

Schlott May 14, 1902 

July 24. Earl Henry Renneberg — Charles E. & Mary G. Spayd, Feb. 10, 1902 

July 24. Mabel May Bohn — Isaac C. & Tillie Anderson May 27, 1902 

Aug. 14. Sylvester Josiah Greath — Frank P. & Ellen E. Seidel, Dec. 26, 1901 
Aug. 18. Thelma Hel-en Schaeffer— Walter & Sadie Reinoehl. July 13, 1902 
Sept. 8. Helen Olena Foster— William C. & Maggie Olena 

Stoudt Aug. 5, 1902 

Sept. 18. Florence Catharine Stief — Richard L. and Eva 

Brossman Mar. 12, 1902 

Sept. 20. Thomas Franklin Ramsey — Thomas Franklin and 

Martha S. White Jan. 20, 1902 

Sept. 21. Reuben Schaeffer — Samuel F. & Amanda Susan Koch, Jan. 7, 1900 
Sept. 21. Clara Schaeffer — Samuel F. & Amanda Susan Koch. .Jan. 17, 1902 

Sept. 21. Minerva Ruth Fisher— John P. & Ida E. Schlott Aug. 22,, 1902 

Sept. 21. Levi H. Koch— David A. & Emma Haldeman Aug. 25, 1900 

Sept. 21. Edwin H. Koch — David A. and Emma Haldeman. .. .Aug. i, 1902 

Sept. 28. Edna May Dundore — John A. & Annie S. Rieg-el July, 19, 1902 

Sept. 28. Ralph L. Hain — Howard L. & Emma Ludwig June 4, 1902 

Sept. 28. Leah Elizabeth Gerhart — Harry F. & Sarah Zechman, July 5, 1902 
Sept. 28. Eva Ruth Hiester— Isaac W. and Maggie C. Ruth... July 14, 1902 
Oct. 12. Virgie Amelia Staudt — Charl-es K. & Eve E. Bender. .June 21, 1902 
Oct. 12. Elliott W. Whitmoyer- WilHam & Sarah R. Weitzel. .Aug. 30, 1902 
Oct. 13. Blanche Anna Stiely — William Y. and Lillie G. 

Petticoffer Dec. 24, 1901 

Oct. 13. Frederick Stief— Abner Y. & Stella Swoj^er D'cc. 10, 1900 

Oct. 16. William Jacob Seitzinger — Charles J. and Katie A. 

Riegel Mar. 3, 1902 

Oct. 25. Alma Larue Kelchner— William B. & Lucy Snyder July 7, 1902 

Oct. 26. Calvin Rufus Gaul— Rufus A. & Emma Stuber Aug. 31, 1902 

Oct. 26. Miriam Elizab-eth Ruth— James F. & Sallie E. Ruth.. June 21, 1902 

Oct. 26. Paul Leroy Gerhart— Charles W. and Jennie Sell Sept. 26, 1902 



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Baptized Name of Child Parents Bom 

Oct. 26. Carrie Maude Reider — Harry Y. & Amanda Everly. . .Feb. 16, 

Oct. 26. Peter Ulrich — Peter and Ellie Sp-engler Aug. 27, 

Nov. 9. Ira Lester Hill — John H. and Deborah Matthew Sept. 22, 

Nov. 12. Viola Bertha Huffert — Alfred and Mary Moyer June 18, 

InTov. 28. Ellsworth Devilla Hook — Heber E. & Katie Moyer.. Nov. 4, 

Nov. 28. Helen Susanna Hook — Heber E. & Katie Moyer Sept. 29, 

Nov. 30. Freddie Albert Rintz — Albert H. and Anna Hoffa Sept. 22, 

Nov. 30. Clarence. Raymond Stief — Abn'er Y. & Stella Swoyer, Nov. 4, 

Dec. 3. Ralph David Krick — David Y. & Lillie Oyler April 12, 

Dec. 7. Mary Alice Riegel — James S. and Katie R. Smith July 7, 

Dec. 7. Laura Amanda Spatz — Adam P. & Eva A. Brossman, Sept. 16, 

Dec. 7. William John Lamm — Benneville J. & Kate L-eininger, July 7, 

Dec. 16. Annie Irene Armpriester — Charles I. & Valeria Glass, Dec. 9, 

Dec. 16. Emily Sarah Plucker — John and Sebilla Glass Nov. 19, 

Dec. 28. Emily Amelia Mill-er — Wilmer Willis & Sallie Spohn..June 12, 

1903 

Jan. 4. Harold Bohn Bender — Daniel W. & Amelia W. Bohn, Nov. 6, 

Jan. 17. James Charles Edwin Gaul — Franklin Z. & Clara 

S. Hiester May 25, 

Feb. 10. Nora Wengert — Wellington and Mary Noll Nov. 27, 

F-eb. 18. Annie Catharine Ritzman — Ralph & Nora G. Hain...Sept. 17, 

Feb. 27. John Addam Gaul — Daniel and Ellie Bohn Oct. 25, 

Mar. I. Howard Edwin Sheidy — Harry and Amelia Rintz. .. .Jan. 23, 

Mar. 14. Emma Margaret Stiely — William and Mary Kauflfman, Aug. 21, 

Mar. 18. William Francis Grimes — George D. & Mary S. Potts, June 17, 

Mar. 19. Oscar L. Beard — George W. & Cora Alva Lengel Feb. 21, 

Mar. 29. Earl Levi Barn-ett — George D. & Mary Strunck Nov. i. 

Mar. 29. Edwin John Yoder — William D. & Elmedia Hiester. .Dec. 16, 

April 10. Walter Edwin Reber — William H. & Andora Focht..Dec. 13, 

April 12. Clarence Calvin Whitmoyer — Aaron & Nora E. Reber, Dec. 4, 

May I. Viola Louisa Luckenbill — Isaac A. & Katie E. B-eecher, Jan. 2, 

May 2. Florence May Werner — James F. and Mary Petery. . .Jan. 3, 

May 16. Raymond William Spayd — William T. and Lottie 

Reichart Jan. 5, 

May 16. Florence Katie Bohn — Darius H. and Lillie Yoder. ..Feb. 24, 

May 16. Hel-en Elizabeth Lebbo — George W. & Mary Parson, Mar. 13, 

May 21. Edwin S. Ulrich — William O. and Mary Stief Aug. 27, 

May 21. Raymond Henry Schell — John W. and Clara Strause, Nov. 28, 

May 24. Miles Samuel Reifsnyder — Nathaniel & Emma Bear, April 16, 

May 24. Carl Adam Romanus Hafer — Adam & Elenora Gaul, Mar. 27, 

May 30. David Hassler — Richard and Isabella Coldren Mar. i, 

June 15. Elizabeth May Smith — John and Alice Yoh Mar. 8f 

May 31. Beulah Esther Himmelreich — Harvey & Emma Ressler, Feb.23, 

May 31. Leah Amanda Ressler — Irwin and Mary Spayd April 3, 

May 31. Mary Sarah Dreibelbis — Wellington & Alma Simmon, Feb. 25, 

May 31. Edna Minerva Richard — Samu-el and Eva Moyer Mar, 13, 



552 ST. JOH.n's (h\I.\V) KtKOKxMED CHURCH. 

Baptized Name of Chihi Po.rents Born 

June 21. Irvin Franklin Boyer — Francis & Sarah Gottshall. .. .April 13, 1903 

June 25. Warren Walter Hafer — Irwin & Maranda Reifsnyder, Mar. 24, 1903 

July II. Katie Arline Grime — Wellington & Sallie Weitzel. . . .June 23, 1903 

Juh' 22. Paul William Lambert — Clancy & Mary Schw«ars. . .Nov. 24, 1902 

July 22. ]\Iabel Minerva Yoder — Harvey and Amelia Krick. . . .Mar. 2, 1903 

July 24. Elsie Beatrice Hiester — Calvin & Elmira Speicher. . .Mar. 27, 1901 

Jul}- 27. Carrie Amanda Sheidy — Irvin J. and Katie Riegel. . . .D-ec. 21, 1902 

Aug. 8. Edna Margaret Werner — Milton S. & j\Iary Krick... Jan. 18, 1903 

Aug. 16. Alice Emma Wolfensperger — Richard and JNIagdalena 

Sherman July 17, 1903 

Aug. 16. ]\Iary Rosie Gaul — Allen & Bessie Wolfensperger. . .July 4, 1903 

Aug. 17. Elmer Daniel Ulrich — Franklin and Sallie Simmon. . .Jan. 30, 1903 

Aug. 19. George G. Reber — Morris and Candace Gerhart April 8, 1903 

Aug. 20. Mary Elizabeth Wilson — John & Katie Zechman. .. .April 7. 1900 

Aug. 29. Bessie Eva B-ender — David and Sallie King Oct. 20. 1902 

Aug. 29. Devilla Wellington Hassler — Charles E. and Sarah 

Loose Sept. i, 1902 

Sept. 9. Charles Franklin Fisher — David M. & Leah Ferryman, July 5, 1903 

-Sept. 16. Edith Catharine Greth — Howard & Annie Wern-er. . . June 25, 1903 

Sept. 16. George Jacob Werner — William F. & Kate Gaul Mar. 26, 1903 

Sept. 18. Earl Reuben Dunkelberger — Levi & Clara Mountz. .D-ec. I, 1902- 

Sept. 20. Adam S. Fisher — Adam and Lizzie Bernett Dec. 24, 1902 

Sept. 20. Emily !Mary Catharine Schlappich — Howard and 

Annie Himmelreich, July 21, 1903 

S^pt. 19. IMabel Dorothy Snyder — Robert & Lovie Dunkelberger, Aprilq, 1003 

Oct. I. Myrtle Mayflower Ream — Barton & Mary Fisher. .. .May 18, 1903- 

Oct. 5. Elsie Irene Nagle — William & Mary Ulrich Aug. 4, 1903 

Oct. 22. Stella R-ebecca Fisher — Charles & Miriam Grim.... July 4, TC03 

Oct. 26. Lloyd William Kershner — William & Mary Brossman, Feb. 28, 1G03 

Nov. 8. Adam Homer Horn — Charles & Susan Marks Aug. i, 7^3 

Nov. 8. George Irwin Spayd — John and Nora Ressler July 27, 1903 

Nov. 8. Harry Adam Focht — Thomas and Carrie Werner. .. .Aug. 18, 1903 

Nov. II. Lemuel Herman Greth— Lemu-el and Mary Hughes. .. .Oct. i. 1903 

Nov. II. Helen Minerva Lengel — Oscar and Lizzie Simmon.. Mar. 7, 1903 

Nov. 17. Grace Margaret Spatz — Pierce and Clara Krick July 24, 1903 

Nov. 17. James H. F. Kiebach — None and Susan Ki-ebach Sept. 23, 1903 

Nov. II. Amanda Catharine Speas — Adam T. & Kate Kiebach, Julv 6, 1903 

Nov. 28. Helen M. Hassler — William and Kate Latshaw April 27. 190^ 

Dec. 12. Jennie Elsie Moyer — Adam and Matilda Fessler S-ept. 26, 1903 

Dec. 12. Harold Charles Reinert — James and Rosa Nora Troop, Aug. 23, 1903 

Dec. 17. Leroy Paul Staudt — Paul and Marietta Greth Nov. 24, 1903 

Dec. 26. Earl Daniel Yoh — Adam and Ida Dundore July 14, 1903^ 

1904 

Jan. ID. Marian Catharine Bare — Howard L. & Mary Greth... Dec. 14, 1903 

Jan. 10. Emerson Elmer Rentz — Howard and Mary Matz Dec. 11, 1903 

Jan. 21. Mary Dianna Ruth — Francis and Cora Wagner Sept. 16, 1903; 



ST. John's (hains) reformed church. 353 

Baptized Name of Child Parents Born 

Jan. 31. Gertrude Florence Reber — J. H-enry & Caroline Staudt, Dec.5r, 

Jan. 31. Eva Katie Lamm — George B. and Annie Whitmoyer, Oct. 12, 

Feb. 14. Helen Anna Minner — Charles J. & Lettie Armpri-ester, June 15, 

Feb. 14. Rada Catharine Armpriester — Charles M. and Vallie 

Glass April 21, 

Feb. 24. Stella ]\Iay Stiel} — William & Annetta Seid-ers May 12, 

Mar. 27. James Stanley Deppen — Charles S. & Mary Huber..Feb. 13, 

Mar. 27. Naomi Werner Oppenheimer — David K. and Gertie 

Werner Dec. 10, 

April 3. Paul Adam Krick— William Y. and Eva A. Spatz Oct. 18, 

April 17. Adam Lerch Gaul — Franklin W. and Katie Lerch Jan. 9. 

April 30. Luther Martin Hart — Daniel R. and Lovie Beckev. . . . Jan. 4, 

April 30. Lloyd Isaac Bohn — Morris C. & Elizabeth Dreibelbis, Mar. 15, 

May I. Carl George Steffe — Mark and Emma Wertz Feb. 23, 

May 8. Paul Elmer Marks— George W. & Hattie Parson Mar. 5, 

May 27. Paul Brook Stoudt — David and Jennie Roth June 26. 

June 4. Adam LeRoy Fisher — Jacob S. and Alice Fidler Dec. 9, 

June 5. Thomas Jeremiah Bohn — Isaac C. & Tillie Anderson, Aug. 25, 

June II. Ralph Amos Bergman — John and Mertie Snader Oct. 3, 

June 25. Mabel Amanda Stief — Richard & Eva Brossman. . . .Feb. 28, 

Jun-e 30. ^Minnie Laura Fisher — John and Ida Schlott Dec. 13, 

July 3. Mamie Ann Spatz — Adam and Eva Brossman April 19, 

July 19. William Reuben Wagner — Walter & Amanda Texter, July 6, 

July 17. William Daniel Strunk — Charles A. & Annie Riegel, April 15, 

Aug. 27. John Evan Aloyer — Franklin and INIary Curley May 15, 

Sept. 4. Henry Carl Rentz — G-eorge M. & Katie Whitmoyer. .July 3, 

Sept. 6. Nathaniel LeRoy Koller — Samuel W'. & Emma Sheidy, Jan. 31, 

Sept. 6. Katie Amelia Koller — Samuel W. and Emma Sheidy, June 9, 

Sept. 24. Edna May ]\Iarshall— Milton J. and Eva Bohn July 4, 

S-ept. 28. Ella May Boyer — Grover C. & Lillie Kegerise July 21, 

Sept. 30. Laura May Stott — George B. & Maggie Rothermel. .Sept. 15, 

Oct. 15. Luke William Yocum — Harvey M. & Mary Snader. .June 25, 

Oct. 16. Peter Earl Herber— Charles Franklin and Sallie 

Mary Horn Aug. 10, 

Oct. 22. Mab-el May Sheidy — Adam T. & Mary E. Fisher May 31, 

Oct. 23. Lewis Franklin Keroch — Charles & Lizzie Mo3'er. . . .June 19, 

Oct. 23. Bertha May Friest — Ezra and Hettie Nora May 27, 

Oct. 23. George Luther Yocum — George C. & Gertrude Hugh-es, Sep.26, 

Oct. 25. Florence May Weitzel — Charles B. and Amelia D. 

Werner July 22, 

Oct. 29. Margaret Elizabeth Ruth — Charl-es H. and Edith S. 

Hosier June 21, 

Oct. 29. Bertha Angeline Hoster — Zacharias and Hannah 

Elizabeth Simon Sept. 3, 

Oct. 31. Esther Nora May Yoh — Isaac H. and Katie Hoover, Sept. 20, 

Nov. 6. Martin Showalter — Martin and Lizzie Hoover July 28, 

Nov. 6. Charl-es Alfred Lamm — Ulysses A. & Mary A. Noll.. Sept. I, 



354 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Baptized 'Name of Child Parents Born 

Nov. 10. Martin Hassler — Richard and Isabella Coldren Mar. lo, 1904 

Nov. 20. Erma Alta Greth — Isaac C. & Katie Himmelreich. . .Oct. 22, 1904 

Nov. 20. Bertha Esther Stiely — George A. & Mary C. Yoder, Oct. 26, 1904 

Nov. 20. Paul Peter Rothenberg«r — Frank & Sallie Miller. .. .Oct. 16, 1904 

Dec. II. Mary Agnes Gerhart — Harry & Sarah Zechman Sept. 9, 1904 

Dec. 14. Ellen Dorothy Hassler — Charles & Sarah Loose May 26, 1904 

Dec. 25. Ellen Clara Gaul — Franklin and Clara Hi-ester Dec. 13, 1904 

1905 

Jan. 9. Laura May Aulenbach — Charles Calvin and Elsie 

Dundore Aug. 21, 1901 

Jan. 18. Margaret Hiester — Calvin E. and Elmira Speicher. . .June 10, 1904 
Jan. 22. Gerald Sylvester Kessl-er — Robert S. and Ellen May 

Koch Dec. 25. 1904 

Jan. 27. Cornelia May Montz — John H. & Katie Nora Hall.. .Dec. 6, 1904 
Jan. 29. John Henry Fisher — David M. & Leah Ferryman. .Sept. 22, 1904 
Feb. II. Edna May Schaeffer — Howard W. & Ell-en N. Klopp, Sept. 27, 1904 
Feb. 13. Howard M. Whitmoyer — William & Sarah Weitzel, Nov. 28, 1904 
Feb. 26. Edith Helen Yoder — Leonard G. & Carrie M. Flickinger, Jan. 23,1905 
Mar. 13. Milton Harry Keen-er — Harry A. & Nora E. Schlott, May 23, 1904 
Mar. 18. Margaret Stella Batzel— Charles Eli and Edna Vergin 

Simmon Nov. 10, 1904 

Mar. 24. William Arthur Schloat — George B. and Annie L. 

Fessler Jan. 15. 1904 

Mar. 26. Roy Morgan Dundore— John Adam & Annie S. Ri-egel, Dec. 2, 1904 
April I. Emma Margaret Reber — William A. and Stella 

E. Greth Jan. 12, 1905 

April 20. Katie Koch — Nathan & Annie M. Hassler Mar. 27, 1905 

April ID. Earl Harrison Mountz — Wm. H. and Ida Kline Nov. 29. 1904 

April 16. John Clarence Gerhart — Peter W. & Ida R. W-enrich, Feb. 3. 1905 
April 16. Bertha Matilda Horn— John Henrv & Alice Matilda 

Ulrich Feb. 8, 1905 

April 16. Lettie Viola Dunlap — Pierce Franklin and Mary Ann 

Bodenhorn Jan. 23. 1905 

April 16. James Henry Hossl-er — Jacob S. and Hetty V. 

Balthser Jan. 11, 1905 

April 16. Adam LeRoy Fehr — Wm. G. & Maggie Gelsinger. . . .Sept. 3, 1904 
April 18. Franklin Aaron Groh— Isaac A. & Sallie A. Boyer..Oct. 15, 1904 
April 21. Charles Benneville Lamm — Benneville and Kat-e 

L. Leininger Nov. 11, 1904 

April 29. Esther Martha Reber— W^m. H. & Andora L. Focht..Dec. 12, 1904 

May 3. Helen Arlen-e Nagle— Wm. H. & Mary A. Ulrich Mar. 23, 1905 

May 12. Earl Charles Staudt— Charles K. & Eve E. Bender. .Jan. 15, 1905 
May 17. Earl Lester Hoffman — George F. and Frances L. 

Hellman Mar. 16, 1905 

May 17. Raymond Luther Greth— Davilla I. and Virgin Mary 

Hettinger Mar. 22, 1905 

May 20. Horace Andrew Gaul— John R. & Catharine E. Wentzel, Mar.2, 1905 



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baptized Name of Child Parents Born 

May 21. Mary May Texter — Wm. K. & Mary E. Hartman. . .Dec. 21, 1902 

May 21. Carl Wayne Davis — John and Nita Stoudt Oct. 9, 1903 

May 21. Lloyd Wm. Simmons — Wayne Zacharias and Mary 

Ann Stoudt Oct. 8, 1904 

May 29. Charles Ellsworth Manning — Elmer E. and Susan 

Brunn-er Jan. 6, 1884 

June 6. Edna Sarah Smith — Clarence W. & Mary A. Texter, April 23, 1905 
June 10. Margaret Rebecca Kershner — Wm. Anthony and 

Mary Brossman Feb. 8, 1905 

June 10. Levi Jonathan Ruth — Joseph H. and Ellen Koch Jan. 19, 1905 

June 10. Frank Gable — H-enry and Emma Hasting Oct. 10, 1887 

June 10. Charles Morgan Grentle — James L. and Florence 

Mabel Fidler Sept. 22, 1905 

June 10. Laura Catharine Hafer — Adam M. and Mary Matilda 

Ohnmacht April 25, 1903 

June 10. Sarah Catharine Wagner — Charl-es D. and Leah Lena 

Eyrich Jan. 19, 1905 

Katie May Boyer — Jeremiah and Lizzie Moyer Jan. 12, 1905 

Wm. Richard Cox— Wm. R. and Elva B. Stief Mar. 12, 1903 

Stephen Sylvester Baer — Edwin F. & Anni-e E. Gring, May 4, 1903 
Grace Long Bower — Robert C. & Rebecca Long.... Oct. 22, 1900 
Lester Milton Snader — Jacob W. and Mary E. Hain. .April 20, 1905 
Margaret Gertrude Grime — Wellington and Sarah 

Weitzel May 15, 1905 

Laura Ellen Parson — Walker and Mary Smith Jun^e 26, 1905 

Harry Franklin Sheidy — Irvin J. H. & Kate V. Reigel, Sept. 4, 1904 
Harry Raymond Ulrich — Frank P. & Sallie R. Simmon, Jan. I, 1905 
Dorathy D. Hain — J. Ulysses E. and Deborah 

Rothenberger Mar. 19, 1903 

Paul Forrest Ruth — James F. and Sallie E. Ruth Mar. 27, 1904 

Annie AHc^ Bennethum — Franklin & Maggie W. Koch, Mayi5, 1904 
Florence Bessie Ri-egel — James S. & Katie R. Smith, Aug. 28, 1904 
Minnie Mifierva Schell — John W. & Clara Agnes 

Strause Feb. 18, 1903 

Willie David Bergman — John and Mertie Snader. .. .June 6, 1905 
Ralph L-eRoy Moyer— Adam M. & Matilda R. Fessler, July i, 1903 
Luella Susanna Ramsey — Thomas & Martha W. White, Sep. 13, 1903 
Esther Adaline Hafer — Irwin & Maranda Reifsnyder, April 23, 1903 

Charles Daniel Cox— Wm. R. & Katie McDowell Aug. 13, 1903 

Reuben H. Koch — David A. and Emma K. Haldeman, June 15, 1904 

Ida H. Koch — David A. and Emma K. Haldaman Sept. 6, 1903 

Mary Bessie Susie Nye — Harry D. and Mary Ann 

Fisher Jan. 30, 1903 

Sept. 20. Mary Ann Elizabeth Lerch — John Daniel and Betsy 

Stoudt Feb. 3, 1903 

Sept. 20. Minnie May Lerch — John Dani-el and Betsy Stoudt May 2, 1905 

Sept. 22. Salley May Seitzinger — Charles Jacob and Katie 

Ann Riegel April 23, 1903 



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356 ST. John's ''main's) reformed church. 

Baptized Name of Child Parents Born 

Sept. 22. Samuel Adam Eckenroth — Charles A. and Katie 

Adaline S-eitzinger May 6, 

Sept. 22. ]\Iamie Maria Spatz — James G. & Sarah E. Seitzinger, May 2i, 
Sept. 24. Hazel Elizabeth Armpriester — Charles T. and Maud 

Estella Murphy Sept. 4. 

Sept. 24. Adam Earl Lebo — Georg-e W. and Mary G. Parson. .Sept. 20, 
Sept. 28. Charles Daniel Ream — Barton and Mary M. Fisher. .June 14. 

Oct. 4. Ralph LeRoy Reichart— Samuel and Eva Moyer Jan. 2, 

Oct. 9. Chester James Focht — Thomas C. & Carrie M. W-erner, May20, 
Oct. 14. Henry Stanley Ulrich — Lemond E. & Mabel M. Reed, June 24, 

Oct. 14. Ruth Genette Ditzler. — Embrose and Stefif-ey Aug. 4. 

Oct. 15. Samuel Marderness — Samuel & Katie E. Boyer May 28. 

Oct. 15. Willie' Milton Marshall— Milton Jacob and Eva 

Rebecca Bohm Oct. 5. 

Nov. 12. Robert Andrew Sti-ef— Abner Y. & Stella F. O. 

Swoyer Aug. 29, 

Dec. 24. Edward Isaac Dunkelberger — Levi R. and Clara A. 

Mountz May 13, 

Dec. 24. Elda Catharine Reigel — Milton G. and Katie Krick July 4, 

Dec. 30. Annie Sarah Gaul— John H. and Clara Fidler April 10, 

1906 

Jan. 7. Earl John Krick— Wm. Y. and Eva A. Spatz July 30. 

Jan. 7. Hel-en Erma Dundore— Frank D. and Clara Fry Sept. 10. 

Jan. 13. Helen Esther Dunkelberger — George B. and Sarah 

A. Reifsnyder Dec. 8, 

Jan. 21. Wilson Willoughby Werner— John H. & Elizabeth 

R. Sonnen Aug. 4, 

Jan. 21. Jacob James W-erner— John H. & Eliz. R. Sonnen Nov. 25, 

Jan 23. Robert Edwin Snyder— Robert E. and Lovie Elvina 

Dunkelberger May 29, 

Jan. 29. George Henry Moyer— Isaac & Katie M. Kendig Oct. 20. 

Feb. '3. Mary Brown Hassler— Richard & Isabella Coldren. .Oct. 15, 

Feb. 6. Hfjlen Reber Riegel— Charles & Eva Edna Rebet. . . .May 28. 

Feb II Ludora Margaret Ruth— William P. and Annie Nora 

Beidl-er April 2, 

Feb. 17. Alvert Alvin Ruth— Francis H. & Cora Lydia Wagner, Nov. 10, 

Feb. 18. Mabel Savilla Werner— John W. & Nora A. Yoder. . . .Oct. 5. 

Feb. 18. George Albert Gerhart— Wm. P. and Mamie Yoder.. Nov. 30. 

Feb. 18. Edna L-eah Fisher— Walter B. & Sallie A. Sherman, July 16, 

Feb. 20. Herman Lee Sallada— Samuel P. and Mary Fleisher, Oct. 24. 

Feb. 21. Catharine Amanda Steffe— Mark & Emma B. Wertz, Oct. 7, 

Mar. 3. Jennie Susan Barnet— Rufus & Sallie Edding^r June 4, 

Mar. 9. Minnie May Smith— Edwin M. & Emma Whitmoyer, Dec. 6. 

Mar. 22. Katie Florence Ruth— James F. & Sallie E. Ruth.... Dec. 16, 

Mar. 25. Florence Lillian Spatz— Adam P. & Eva A. Brossman, Jan. 4, 

April 3. Charles Henry Fisher-John Peter and Ida Elizabeth ^^^ ^^^ 

April 12. Alvin George Binkley-W. B. and Mary A. Ruth.... Oct. 22. 



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Baptized Name of Child Parents Born 

April 15. Amanda Lee Lamm — George B. and Annie E. 

Whitmoyer Feb. 15, 

April 17. Margaret Bender Snader — Howard B. and Rosa E. 

Bender Feb. 20, 

April 17. Ethel Margaret Manning — Charles E. and Mary S. 

Bender Sept. 10, 

April 21. - Adam Isaac Werner— James F. & Mary L Petery. .. .Aug. 24, 
April 22. Helen Irene Strunk — Charles A. & Annie S. Ri-egel, Dec. 28, 
April 25. Naomi Mabel Staudt— Paul K. & Marietta E. Greth, April 13, 
May ly. Margaret Catharine Werner — Harry S. and Emma 

Rebecca Oct. 19, 

May 26. Sadie May Stief — Richard Lincoln and E\'a Ann 

Brossman Dec. 22, 

May 31. Edna Alma Dreibelbis — Wellington and Alma Ida 

Simmon Jan. 23, 

May 31. Catharine Elizabeth Koch — Jacob W. and Emma F. 

Hassler April 11, 

June 2. Clarence Edwin Rentz — George M. and Katie H. 

Whitmoyer April 16, 

June 2. Elsie Elenora Ohnmacht — Wm. S. & Ellen E. Kline, Oct. 15, 
June 2. Adam Walter Ruth — Charl-es Irwin and Edith Isabella 

Hoster May 27, 

June 2. Edna Minerva Moyer — Edwin & Catharine B. 

Schweitzer May 10, 

June 3. Clarence Leroy Spatz — Pierce F. and Clara A. Krick, July 27, 
June 3. Mary Ann Keroch — Charles Irwin and Lizzi-e 

Rebecca Moyer Feb. 24, 

June 9. Mildred Ellen Krick— David Y. & Lillie May Oyler..May 19, 
June 16. Stella Vesta Mary McCaHlister— John F. & Cora Hatt, Dec. 18, 
June 22. Elizab-eth May Stump — Wallace L. & Mary Ellen 

Texter May 12, 

June 22,. Alverta Margaret Schaeffer — Howard W. and Ellen 

M. KIopp Feb. 23, 

July I. Florence Ann Schlott — Reuben Walter and Tessie 

Catharine Boy^r .....Mar. 9, 

July 8. Stella May Hassler— Johnson & Clara D. Grater July 16, 

July 14. William Jacob Armpriester — Charles I. and Valeria 

Glass Feb. 27, 

Julv 14. Jeannette Catharine Steely — Charles B. and Emma 

G. Roth April 2, 

July 15. Harvey Brensing-er — James D. & Rachael A. Ruth... April 21, 

July 18. Charles Henry Fisher — Jacob & Alice M. Fidler Jan. 6, 

July 18. Austin Lemon Noll — Franklin Henry & Kate L. Resh, May 6, 
Aug. 10. Russell Sage Machm-er — Charles H. and Themson E. 

Speicher June 19, 

Aug. 19. Edwin Henry Sell — Aaron R. & Sallie G. Dunkelberger, Jun 29, 
Aug. 19. Howard Jeremiah Bohn — Morris C. and Elizabeth M. 

Dreibelbis July 8, 

Sept. 8. Florence May Reber— William A. & Stella E. Greth, May 28, 
Oct. 2. Paul Leroy Close — William & Bertha Schlappich. .. .June 23, 



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358 ST. John's (main's) reformed church. 

Baptized Name of Child Parents Born 

Oct. 3. Earl Franklin Greth— Devilla I. & Virgin Mary 

Hettinger July 19, 1906 

Oct. 7. Isaac Carl Greth — Isaac Carl & Kate A. Himmelreich, Sept. 12, 1906 
Oct. 14. Warren William Smith — Clarence W. and Mary A. 

T'cxter Aug. 29, 1906 

Oct. 16. Irwin Charles Montz— John H. & Katie N. Holl July 15, 1906 

Oct. 16. Harry Jacob Hassler — Harry and May M. Menard. .. .April 8, 1906 
Oct. 19. Lizzie Amelia Himmelreich — George B. & Ida V. 

Leinbach Sept. 3, 1906 

Oct. 28. Douglas Trueman Greth — Lemuel & Mary F. Hughes, Oct. 4. 1906 

Nov. 10. Richard Asaph Wolfensb-erger — Richard Asaph and 

Magdalena Sherman, Sept. 21, 1906 

Nov. ID. Sylvester Adam Focht— Milton O. & Laura S. Reber, Aug. 14, 1906 

Nov. 17. Harvey Franklin Reber — Wm. H. & Andora L. Focht, Sept. 15. 1906 

Nov. 18. Oliver Washington Putt — Wm. J. and Florence May 

Schaeffer Oct. 9, 1906 

Nov. 18. Walter Whitmoyer — William & Sarah Weitzel S-ept. 27. 1906 

Nov. 24. James Lamar Dengler — Lamar Leden and Bertha B. 

Greth Oct. 31, 1906 

Nov. 29. Wm. Harrison Shultz — Wm. John & Esther Susah Sell, Sept. 19. 1906 
Dec. I. Lillian Eva Parson — Walker J. & Eva A. Kissling. . . .Aug. 26. 1906 

Dec. 2. Levi Showalter — Martin and Lizzie Hoover Sept. 2, 1906 

Dec. II. Leon Lester Dunkelberger — George B. McClellan and 

Sarah A. Reifsnyder May 22. 1906 

Dec. 23. Daniel Adam Hassler — Charl-es E. & Sarah P. Loose, Oct. 15, 1905 
Dec. 23. Edith Mary Hassler — Charles E. & Sarah P. Loose.. Oct. 2. 1906 

1907 

Jan. 21. Horace LeRoy Armpriester — Charles I. and Maude 

E. Murphy Jan. 9, 1907 

Jan. 26. ^Miriam Spatz — Pierce F. and Clara A. Krick Dec. 8. 1906 

Feb. 2. Violet Viola Staudt — Wallace F. & Laura R. Waldman, Jan. i, 1907 
Feb. 7. Amanda Elizabeth Bechtel — William F. and Sallie 

R. Boyer Oct. 28. 1906 

Feb. 8. Earnest S. Ulrich— William O. & Mary Ann Stieff. .Nov. 27. 1906 
Feb. 16. Blanche Ellen Beecher — John A. & Elsie F. Dondore. Dec. 6, 1906 
Feb. 15. Annie Edith Kessler— Robert S. & Ellen M. Koch... Sept. 30, 1906 

Feb. 20. Whila May Dundore — Frank D. & Clara S. Fry Jan. 28. 1907 

Feb. 2J,. Marvin George Marks — George W. & Hattie H. Parson, Nov.30,1906 
Feb. 23. Claude James Werner — Harry A. & Pearl S. Schaeffer, Nov. 12, 1906 
Feb. 24. Mabel Mary Kerchner — William E. & Mary Brossman, Nov.4. 1906 
Mar. 10. J. Earl IMadeira — Ambrose B-. & Laura M. Becker. .Jun-e 30, 1906 
Mar. 13. Charles Alvin Riegel — Charles R. & Eva Edna Reber, Jan. 15, 1907 

Mar. 17. Walter Lee Miller — J. Adam and Enra A. Derr Dec. 9, 1906 

Mar. 23. John Miles Leiss — Rob-ert E. and Lizzie A. Texter. .Jan. 28, 1907 
April 14. Bertha Helen Dunkelberger — Levi & Clara A. Mountz, Jan. 3, 1907 
April 18. Emma Ida Hoster — Zacharias & Hannah E. Simmon, Jan. 20, 190^ 
April 19. Catharine May Devine — John Niven & Ida E. Koller, ]\Iar. 4, 1907 



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ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 35^ 

Ncune of Child Parents Born 

Annie Elizabeth Lamm — Benn-eville J. & Katie 

Leininger Nov. 17, 1906 

Stella Emma Hiester — Isaac A. & Annie M. Noll Dec. 29, 1906 

Mary Rebecca Yoh — Irwin W. & Bessie M. 

Dunkelberger Feb. 11, 1907 

William Richard Stoudt— Harry R. & Mab«l A. Boyer, Feb. 7, 1907 

Bertha Margaret Baer — Edwin^F. & Annie E. Gring, Feb. 22, 1907 

John Adam Sheidy — Irwin J. H. and Katie Riegel. . .Mar. 17, 1907 

Harvey Charles Ohnmacht — Samuel S. and Mary 

E. Sarig Feb. 25. 1907 

Ella Amanda Reifsnyder — Charles J. and Lizzie B. 

Moyer July 26, 1906 

Lu-ella Krick Yoder — Harvey E. & Amelia F. Krick, Jan. 3, 1907 

Jeremiah Boyer — Jeremiah & Lizzie K. Moyer ^Nlar. 4, 1907 

Ida Irene Ruth — Joseph H. and Ella H. Ruth Nov. 10, 1906 

Floyd Rufus Keener — Harry A. and Nora E. Schlott, Mar. i, 1907 
Lovina Deborah Fromm — Nathan F. and Catharine 

Spengler April 13, 1907 

Edith May Wagner — Charles D. and Lena Eyrich. . .July 23, 1906 

Florence Lucetta Snyder — William & Leah Ensinger, Nov. 5, 1906 

John Adam Snyder — Howard R. & Mamie B. K-eller, May 3, 1907 

Paul LeRoy Boyer — John W. and Emma S. Fidler. . .June 9, 1907 
Harold Luther Dunkelberger — Harry D. and Ella 

R. Krick June 25, 1907 

Myrtie Margaret Boyer — Howard G. and Katie R. 

Latshaw May 7, 1905 

Florence ]\Iay Grime— Wellington & Sallie Weitzel. .Arpil 24, 1907 
Ellsworth Daniel Texter— Paul I. & Stella M. Smith, April 10, 1907 
Michael Calvin Greth — Charles A. & Annie M. Kintzer, April27, 1903 
Margaret MatiJda Greth — Charles A. and Annie M. 

Kintz-er June 24, 1905 

Raymond Arthur Franklin Stout — Arthur M. and 

Sadie Armpriester, Feb. 24, 1907 
Stanley Lester Keller — Harry M. & Annie D. 

Rothermel May 2, 1907 

Helen Viola Weitzel — Charles & Amelia D. W-erner, April 19, 1907 
Michael Calvin Greth — Charles A. & Annie M. Kintzer, April27,i903 
Margaret Matilda Greth — Charles A. and Annie M. 

Kintzer June 24, 1905 

Elizabeth Sallada — Samu-el & Mary E. Fleisher May 27, 1907 

Verna Lydia Ruth — Francis H. & Cora L. Wagner.. Mar. 27, 1907 

Ethel May Waterstradter— William & Neta Stoudt May 29, 1906 

Clayton Edwin Focht — Thomas C. and Carrie M. 

Werner Dec. 31, 1906 

Lloyd Adam Bender— David & Sallie A. King May 4, 1904 

Elsi-e May Bender — David and Sallie A. King May 2, 1906 

William Jacob Riegel — James S. & Katie R. Smith... Jan. 30, 1907 

Leonard Ruth Yoder — Amos L. & Jennie G. Ruth... June 4, 1907 



360 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Baptized Name of Child Parents Born 

Sept. 15. Elsie May Bohn — John S. and Laura E. Zerby June 28, 1907 

Sept. 21. Florence IMay Miller — Herbert H. & ^Minnie Bechtel, May 26, 1907 

Oct. 6. Edith Luella Henne — Elmer L- & Grace G. Reber. .. .Sept. 17, 1907 

Oct. 10. Richard Luke Ludwig — Richard & Elizabeth Swartz, Aug. 3, 1907 

Oct. 13. Myrtle Sarah Miller— Charles G. & MoUie N. Adams, Mar. 30, 1907 

Oct. 17. Eva May Haas — Edward F. & Annie A. Dunkelb-erger, Aug. 30, 1907 

Oct. 26. Emma Ellenora Moyer — Adam M. & Matilda Yessler, May 2, 1907 

Oct. 26. Calvin Henry Lamm — John H. & Bessie Brossman. . . .Sept. 11, 1907 

Oct. 27. Margaret Sarah Bender — Calvin B. and Rebecca S. 

Reigel Aug. 27, 1907 

Oct. 27. John William Wenrich — Charl-es F. & i\Iary L. Ruth, Oct. 3. 1907 

Oct. 29. Calvin Henry Staudt — Charles R. & Eva E. Bender. .July 5, 1907 

Nov. 13. Mark Henry Yocum — Harvey M. & Mary Snader April 5, 1907 

Nov. 14. Elsie ]\Iary Manning — Charles E. & Mary S. Bender, July 12, 1907 

Nov. 18. Bertha Rebecca Fisher— John B. & Ida E. Schlott May 6, 1907 

Nov. 19. Annie Amelia N-ey — Rufus and Mary M. Grime Aug. 19, 1907 

Nov. 20. Bertha Rebecca Fisher — John P. & Ida E. Schlott. .. .May 6, 1907 

Dec. 8. LeRoy Henry Stump — Charles L. & Ida E. Gelsinger, Sept. 8, 1907 

Dec. 13. Lucy Elizabeth Ulrich — Frank P. & Sallie R. Simmon, April 22, 1907 

Dec. 15. Irwin Jacob Spatz — Edwin S. & Elsie M. Putt Nov. 3, 1907 

1908 

Jan. 14. Jacob Harrison Yoh — Isaac H. and Kat-e Hoover. .. .July 17, 1907 
Jan. 17. Rufus George Fehr — William George and Maggie 

Gelsinger Aug. 13, 1906 

Feb. I. Harold Lloyd Heffner — Jacob Z. & Adaline M. Keith, June 30, 1907 
Feb. 7. Leah Mary Ohnmacht— W. S. & Ellen Elizabeth Kline, May 21, 1907 
Feb. 22. Harold Hain Staudt — William W. & Cora K. Hain, Dec. 19, 1907 
Feb. 23. Kathryn Werner Oppenheimer — David K. and Gertie 

W. Werner Oct. 12, 1907 

JMar. I. Ehvood Peter Gerhart — W'illiam P. & Mamie Yoder, Oct. 17, 1907 
Mar. I. Harris Th-eodore Ruth — James F. & Sallie E. Ruth, July 31, 1907 
Mar. 5. Sadie Margaret Ulrich — George O. and Kate Margaret 

Fidler Jan. 4, 1908 

Mar. 5. Charles Heber Fleisher — Jerome & Emma Elizabeth 

Steely Feb. 6, 1908 

Mar. 5. Erma Cathariu'C Hafer — George D. & Jennie R. Labe, Feb. 8, 1908 

Mar. II. Richard Hassler — Richard & Isabella Coldren Dec. 30, 1907 

Mar. 12. Rufus Cleveland Bohn — Morris Cleveland and Elizabeth 

Matilda Dreibelbis Oct. 13, 1907 

Mar. 15. Luther Huyett Bender — Howard D. & Alva Huyett, Dec. 30, 1907 
Mar. 15. Susan Schaefif-er — Samuel F. & Amanda Susan Koch, Jan. 4, 1906 
Mar. 15. William Schaefifer — Samuel F. & Amanda Susan Koch, Nov. 3, 1907 
Mar. 22. Edith Mabel Snyder — Irvin J. & Jennie E. Weitzel. . . Jan. 7, 1908 
Mar. 24. Mary Ellen Barnet — Rufus E. & Sallie C. Eddinger, Dec. 29. 1907 
Mar. 27. Harold James Hofman — George F. and Frances S. 

Helman Feb. i, 1908 




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ST. John's (hains) reformed church. 361 

Baptized Name of Child Parents Born 

Mar. 28. George Peter Glass — Daniel and Salome Krick Feb. i, 1872 

4. John Adam Seitzinger — Charles Jacob and Katie Ann 

Riegel Jan. 10, 1907 

il 15. Ruth Ang^line Gring— Thomas R. & Alice Eva Bickel, Feb. 17, 1908 
April 17. Sadie Amelia Ellen Stump — Wallace Lewis and 

Mary Ellen Feb. 25, 1908 

il 19. Annie Catharine Spatz — James G. and Sarah E. 

Seitzinger Dec. 3, 1907 

April 22. John William Fisher — Jacob & Alice Magdalena Fidler, Nov.14,1907 
May 10. Vernon Thomas Hiester— Thomas M. and Adaline 

Rosa Reifsnyder Jan. 16, 1908 

May 10. John Jacob Hassler — Jacob S. & Hetti-e V. Balthaser, Feb. 17, 1908 
May 23. Raymond Joseph Ressler — Irwin & Mary Alice Spayd, Aug. i6> 1907 
June 3. Laura May Yoh — Benjamin Samuel and Catharine 

Sweitzer Feb. 18, 1908 

June 6. Margaret May Koch — Wm. F. and Matilda Greth. .. .Feb. 24, 1907 
June 6. Elda Irene Greth — Calvin & Matilda T. Schoener. . . .Dec. 5, 1907 
June 6. Eva Irene Fidler — George W. and Lillie F. Smith... Mar. 15, 1908 
June 7. Stanley Arthur Kreitz — Walter D. & Gertie F. Hertz, Sept. 27, 1907 
June 23. Catherinie Angeline Kurtz — Rufus F. and Catharine 

K. Hughes Jan. 20, 1908 

Florence Emma Kurtz — Rufus F. & Catharine Hughes, Jan. 10, 1908 
Florence Emma Kurtz — Rufus F. and Catharine K. 

Hughes Jan. 20, 1908 

Walter Abner Stief — Abner & Stella F. Swoyer Jan. 6, 1908 

Leon William Stout — William J. & Annie L. Klopp, May 9, 1908 
Stella Adaline Groh— Isaac A. & Sallie Adalin-e Boyer, Feb. 21, 1908 
Raymond Luther Wengert — Charles N. and Sallie 

K. Spohn May 2, 1908 

July 28. Fernand Charles Katzeman — Elmer B. and Katie E. 

Horn May 11, 1908 

Aug. 2. Esther May Stefify— Pierce Albert & Louisa Texter. .July 21, 1907 
Aug. 2. May Hannah Strunk— Charles A. & Annie S. Riegel, April 19, 1908 
Aug. 17. Norman Walker Parson — Walker J. and Eva A. 

Kirsling July 2, 1908 

Aug. 20. Sarah Elizabeth Stoudt Hinkle — Jeremiah M. and 

Henrietta Z. Stoudt, June 25, 1908 

Aug. 26. Irene May Gassert — Harvey & Mary Sallie 

Wolf ensberger May 30, 1908 

Sept. 3. Eva Ardella Spease— Wm. H. & Kate R. Kiebach July 16, 1908 

Sept. 8. Sarah Bertha Keener— Harry A. & Nora E. Schlott, June 6. 1908 
Sept. 17. Helen Lillie Kershner— Wm. A. & Mary Brossman, April 5, 1908 
Sept. 19. Myrtle Corinne Schaefifer — Howard W. and Ellen 

M. Klopp July 10, 1908 

Sept. 25. Mabel Caroline Stiely— George A. & Mary C. Yoder, June 19, 1907 
Sept. 26. Charles Andrew Ruth — Aaron & Elinor Vilanda 

Bausman Feb. 5, 1904 

Sept. 30. Margaret May Sheidy— Irvin J. & Katie V. Riegel. . .Sept. 17, 1908 
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362 ST. John's (hvin's) rkformed church. 

Baptized Name of Chi^d Parents Born 

Sept. 30. Elmer Lester Greth— Isaac C. & Kate A. Himmelreich, July 17, 190S 
Oct. 3. Gertrude May Stoudt— Harry R. & Mabel A. Boyer. .June 22, 1908 
Oct. 4. John William Stoudt— Martin A. & Deborah Gerhart, July 9, 1908 
Oct. 14. Margaret Catharine Gaul — Franklin Z. and Clara S. 

Hiester July 27, 1907 

Oct. 20. Catharine May Yoh — Irwin William and Bessie Mabel 

Dunkelberger Aug. 7, 1908 

Oct. 29. Charles Cleon Herber — Edwin R. and Cora Ann 

Reifsnyder April 28, 1908 

Nov. 8. Annie Mae Lamm— John H. & Bessie M. Brossman, Sept. 27, 1908 
Nov. II. Edwin John Hollenbach — Edwin & Maggie Maria Koch, Oct. 16,1906 
Nov. 23. Charles Jefiferson Weitzel — Charles and Amelia 

Deborah Werner Sept. 15. 1908 

Nov. 26. Harold Rothenberger Hain — J. Ulysses & Deborah 

Rothenberger Dec. 10, 1907 

Dec. II. Herbert Edwin Dreibelbis — Wellington and Alva Ida 

Simmon Oct. 16, 1908 

Dec. 24. William Leroy Grime — Wellington & Sallie Weitzel, Mar. i, 1908 

1909 

Jan. 5. Edna Elsie Reber — William and Stella Greth Sept. 4, 1908 

Jan. ID. Paul Benjamin Smith — Elmer F. and Lizzie M. Degler, Aug. 26, 1908 

Jan. 26. William Samuel Yoh — James M. and Lizzie Fry May 15, 1908 

Feb. 28. Elsie Margaret K-essler — Robert S. & Ellen M. Koch, Jan. 16, 1909 

Mar. 13. Grace Annie Ludwig — Robert and Annie Boyer Sept. 30, 1905 

Mar. 13. Alice Beaulah Mentzer — ^Samuel & Beaulah Boyer.. Feb. 22, 1909 

Mar. 19. Ella Minerva Sti-ely — Paul and Lizzie Ohnmacht. . . .Aug. 10, 1908 

Mar. 29. Mary Catharine Dunkelberger — Levi & Clara IMountz, Mar. 13, 1909 

April II. Margaret Elizabeth Ensinger — Henry H. & Cora T. 

Yoh Oct. 5, 1908 

April 18. Dorothy Ellenora Smith — Harry D. and Mary Bohn, Oct. Ii, 1908 

April 18. Martin Zacharias Ruth— Charles H. & Edith I. Hoster, Feb. i. 1909 

April 18. Herbert William Boyer — Francis & Lucetta Ditzl-er, Dec. 31, 1908 

April 20. Conrad Samuel Reber — William H. & Fayetta Stoudt, Sept. 23, 1876 

April 26. Mary Jane Walters — David F. & Cora E. Hiester. .. .Jan. 15, 1909 

May I. Henry Samuel Luckenbill — Henry H. & Viella W-enrich, July26, 1908 

May 9. Edwin Lewis Yoh — Adam and Ida Dundore Sept. 15, 1908 

May 23. Elsie Viella Krick — William F. and Eva A. Spatz...Feb. id, 1909 

May 29. Wilbert Samuel Hill— Irvin H. & Katie Himmelreich, April 16, 1909 

May 29. Elberta Emma Staudt — Charles K. & Eva E. B-ender, Feb. 3, 1909 

May 29. Annie ^Margaret Whitmoyer — William & Sarah Weitzel, Mar. i, 1909 

May 29. Ceratious Adam Moyer — Adam & Matilda Yessler. . .Dec. 23, 1908 

May 29. Geneva Pauline Heister — Calvin & Elmira Speicher. . .June 18, 1908 

May 30. Harold Leonard Spatz — Adam and Eva Brossman. . .Dec. 31, 1908 

May 30. May Katie Himmelreich — George & Ida V. Leinbach, Mar. 12, 1909 

May 30. Levi John Bender — Calvin and Reb-ecca Riegel Dec. 7, 1908 

May 31. Ralph Monroe Stoudt — Arthur & Sadie Armpriester, Sept. 30, 1908 



8T JOH^^s (HAr^'s) reformed church 363 

Baptized Name of Child Parents Born 

June 5. William Elsworth Ramsey — Thomas & Martha White, July 18, 1906 
June 5. Frances Marcella Ramsey— Thomas & Martha White, April 10. 1908 

June 17. Carri-e Mary Stitzel — Howard & Annie Reinhart Dec. 17, 1907 

June 17. George Howard Stitzel — Howard & Annie Reinhart, April 24, 1909 
June 20. George Franklin Boyer — John R. & Deborah Yerger, April 10, 1909 

June 2T,. Virgie Emma Nej^ — Henry D. & Mary A. Fisher Aug. 30, 1906 

June 22,. George Henry Ney — Henry D. & Mary A. Fisher. . .Oct. 30, 1907 

June 2^. Paul David Ney — Henry D. & Mary A. Fisher Mar. 17, 1909 

June 2T,. Beaulah Marguerite Lerch — John & Betsy Stoudt July 14, 1907 

June 2;^. Luke Vincent Keppley — Harry W. & Katie McDowell, Oct. 14, 1907 

June 2^. Mabel May Weitzel — Charles H. and Lizzie Yoh July 23, 1908 

June 29. Esther Viola Mo>^r — Isaac and Katie Kindig Dec. 25, 1908 

July 4. Miriam May Madeira — Ambrose B. & Laura Becker, May 5, 1909 
July 7. Ellis Winfield Gaul — John R. & Catharine Wentzel. . .April 22, 1909 
July 15. Raymond Franklin Ulrich — Franklin & Lillie E. Sell, Jan. 15, 1909 
July 23. Norman Melvin Ruth — James F. and Sallie Ruth.... Feb. 3, 1909 
July 25. Mabel Ellen Stump — Charl-es L. and Ida Gelsinger. . .April 4, 1909 
July 25. Arthur William Hart — John and Elizabeth Smith. .. .Mar. 8, 1909 

Aug. 3. Bilmon Bright — Charles & Maude E. Murphy May 15, 1909 

Aug. 4. Marie Barlet — Levi G. and Mamie Fisher May 24, 1909 

Aug. 6. Clarence Harrison Sallada — Charles & Jennie Lamp, April 29, 1909 
Aug. 8. Anna Margaret Rentz — George & Katie Whitmoyer, June 8, 1909 

Aug. 28. Elsie Mary Stiely — George A. and Mary Yoder June 27. 1909 

Sept. 6. Earl SyK~ester Stamm — Harry and Bertha Weitzel July 7, 1909 

Sept. 8. George Franklin W'cnrich — Charles F. and Mary L. 

Ruth Aug. 22, 1909 

Sept. 14. Queene Cathry — John and Sarah Stuart Aug. 27, 1909 

Sept. 16. Dorothy Sadie Miller — Herbert & Minnie Bechtel April 13, 1909 

Sept. 19. Nora Annie Yoder — George and Eva Keroch Dec. 15, 1908 

Sept. 26. Annie Catharine Seitzinger — William & Sallie Gerhart, July 29, 1909 

Oct. 3. Esther Marie Sell — Calvin and Daisy Steffee Mar. 14, 1909 

Oct. 3. Harold Adam Bohn — David and Laura Stiely Aug. 3, 1909 

Oct. 26. Stanley L-eRoy Cox — William and Elva Stief Dec. 15, 1908 

Oct. 31. Vernon Henry Staudt — Paul & Laura Kissling June 26, 1909 

Nov. 6. Viella Ida Werner — James F. and Mary Petery Dec. 21, 1908 

Nov. 6. Verna Elizabeth Baer — Edwin F. & Annie E. Gring. .July 3, 1909 
Nov. 7. Lizzie Minerva Sweitz^r — Isaac and Lizzie 

Dunkelberger Aug. 9, 1909 

Nov. II. John Leonard Newton Sell — George & Laura Ulrich, Aug. 21. 1909 

Nov. II. Luther Franklin Yoh — Isaac & Katie Hoover Oct. 23, 1909 

Dec. 4. Kathleen Edith Kenn-ey — James & Ellen Greth Oct. i, 1909 

Dec. 14. Jacob Hassler — Richard' and Isabella Coldren Aug. 23, 1909 

Dec. 14. Adam Franklin Wenrich — Reuben D. & Ellen R. 

Yoder May 30, 1909 

Dec. 15. Paul Raymond Keller — Harry & Annie Rothermel. . . .Sept. 18, 1909 

1910 
Jan. 25. Erma Dorothy Bare — Wm. Lewis & Savilla Glass. .. .June 21. 1909 
Feb. 16. Helen Margaret Ressler — George Irwin & Mary Alice 

Spayd Nov. 29. 1909 



364 ST. JDHNS (HAIiN S) RKFuKMED CHURCH. 

Baptized Name of Child Parents B^rn 

Feb. 17. John William Marks— George W.& Hattie H. Parsons, Oct. 14, 1909 
Mar. 3. Irvin Francis Sallada — Samuel and Mary Elizabeth 

Fleisher Dec. 3, 1909 

Mar. 10. Irene Esther Fisher— Paul F. & Emily H. Gaul Dec. 17, 1909 

Mar. 10. Leah Rosie Walter — David F. and Cora E. Heister. .Feb. 28, 1910 
Mar. 12. Dani-el Irvin Riegel — James S. & Katie Rebecca Smith, July 31, 1909 
Mar. 20. Arthur Myron Putt — Wm. J. & Florence I\Iay 

Schaeffer Sept. 17, 1909 

Mar. 23. James Daniel Brensinger — James Daniel & Annie 

Rachel Ruth Jan. 14, 1910 

Mar. 23. Harry Wellington Swartz — Frank K. and Gertie N. 

Wengert Jan. 11, 1910 

Mar. 28. Naomi Louisa K-erchner — Wm. A. and Mary Brossman, Jul3-25, 1909 
Mar. 29. Leah May Ensinger — Henry Harrison and Cora 

Tampson Yoh Jan. 27, 1910 

April 3. Earl Arthur Haak — Sylvester & Lulu Elizabeth Ulrich, Feb. 7, 1910 
April 10. Beatrice L. Whitmoyer — Charles & Emma L. Steffy, Feb. 21, 1910 
April 17. Harold Boyer Stoudt — Cleveland and Emma Elmeda 

Boyer Sept. 21, 1909 

April 19. Ellenora Catharine Gring — Thomas R. and Alice Eva 

Bickel Jan. 23, 1910 

May 29. Naomi Isabella Lamm — Ulysses Alfred and i\Iary A. 

Noll Feb. 4, 1910 

May 30. INIabel Elmira Fisher — John P. and Ida Elizabeth 

Schlott Nov. 22, 1909 

May 30. William Stanley Kelchner — Wm. Benton and Lucy 

Ann Snyder Oct. 28, 1909 

May 30. Helen Lucy Boice — Rufus A. & Lillie Sabilla Yoh...S-ept. 12, 1909 
May 30. Margaretha Amanda Fisher — Samuel William and 

Ella Nora Kintzer Aug. 9, 1908 

June 2. Leonard Norton Holland — Walter S. and Ada R. 

Bodenhorn Oct. 12, 1909 

July I. Lester Milton Focht — Milton Oscar and Laura S. 

Reber Sept. 12, 1909 

July 3. Annie Vilenda Hennie — Howard and Katie Vi-ella 

Geroch Nov. 6, 1909 

July 9. Elizabeth Sarah Ulrich — Lemond E. & Mabel M. Reed, Feb. 14, 1908 
July 17. Earl William Hassler — John E. & Annie M. Hartman, Feb. 24, 1910 
July 24. Sadie Malinda Ruth— Joseph H. and Ella H. Koch.. Nov. 27, 1908 
July 30. Claire H-erbert Schaeffer — Howard W. & Ellen M. 

Klopp April 17, 1910 

July 31. Charles Kenneth Mauger — Clarence L. and Florence 

May Dunkelberger May 9, 1910 

Aug. 3. Violet May Mountz — William H. and Ida Kline May 19, 1910 

Aug. 4. Clarence Alvin Ohnmacht— Samuel S. & Mary E. Sarig, Mar.18,1910 
Aug. 12. Georg-e Benjamin Stief — Abner & Stella F. O. 

Swoyer Feb. ID, 1910 

Aug. 20. Mary Marie Keener— Harry A. & Nora E. Schlott. . .Nov. 11, 1909 
Aug. 23. Laura Edna Grime — Wellington & Sallie M. Weitzel, Sept. 14. 1909 



ST. John's (hain's) reformkd church. 365 

Baptized A'artie of Child Parents Born 

Aug. 26. Franklin Yoder Binkley — Harry & Jennie Th-eresa 

Yoder May 6, 1910 

Aug. 28. Leon Nathan Schlappich — Howard Daniel and Annie 

R. Himmelreich July 19, igio 

Aug. 28. !Myrtle Adaline Hiester — Thomas M. and Adaline 

Reifsnyder Nov. 14, 1909 

Sept. iS. Emma Kaihryn Snyd-er — Irwin & Jennie E. Weitzel, June 17, 1910 
Sept. 18. Herman Herbert Stump — Herbert A. and Eva 

Christian Horn June 17, 1910 

Sept. 18. Irvin Lester Kreitz — Walter D. & Gertie F. Hertz... Aug. 14, igog 
Sept. 21. Walk-er H. Koch — David F. & Emma R. Haldeman. .Jan. 22, 1908 
Sept. 21. Adam H. Koch — David F. & Emma R. Haldeman. .Jan. 22, 1908 
Sept. 21. Minnie May Ulrich — George O. & Katie M. Fidler. .Nov. 22, 1909 
Oct. 6. Henry James Hart — Daniel R. & Lovie S. Beckey. .. .Feb. 5, 1910 

Oct. 13. Edith Annie B-ender — David & Sallie A. King Oct. 25, 1907 

Oct. 13. Leon Ralph Bender — David and Sallie A. King Feb. 25, 1909 

Oct. 23. Florence ]\Iinerva Beard— George W. and Lillie 

Johnston Mar. 27, 1910 

Oct. 29. Laura Amelia Stump — Charles L. and Lizzie Ida 

Gelsing^r June 30, 1910 

Oct. 29. Marian Agnes Stiely — Paul H. & Lizzie M. Ohnmacht, Aug. 22, 1910 
Nov. 13. John Herman Lamm — John Henry and Bessie M. 

Brossman Aug. 17, 1910 

Nov. 13. Charles Adam Barnett — George D. & Mary R. Strunk, Sept. 25,1910 
Nov. 24. Leroy Rothenberg Hain — J. Ulysses and E. Deborah 

Rothenberg Aug. 23, 1910 

Nov. 30. Raymond Herbert Stiely — Herbert Wilson and Carrie 

Annie Dunkelberger July 4, 1910 

Dec. 19. John Lando Dundore — Franklin David & Clara S. Fry, July 16, 1909 
Dec. 20. Mary Luella Wagner — Charles D. & Leah Lena Eyrich, June 9, 1910 

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Jan. 20. ^Myrtle Marion Bohn — David H. and Laura Stiely. .. .Oct. 5, 1910 

Jan. 27. Charles Jacob Hassler — Charles E. and Sarah Loose, July 12, 1910 

Feb. 3. James Kurtz Boyer^William Y. and Salli-e A. Kurtz, July 12, 1910 

Feb. 10. Arthur LeRoy Snyder — Robert & Lovie Dunkelberger, Aug. 11,1910 

Feb. 10. Mary Naomi Spatz — Pierce F. and Clara Krick Nov. 19, 1910 

Feb. 10. Lester Warren Dunkelberger — Harry D. and Ella R. 

Krick Nov. 2, 1909 

Feb. 12. Margaret Lydia Miller— Claude A. & Minnie M. Ruth. June 3, 1910 

Feb. 23. Norman Allen Yocum — George C. & Gertie M. Hughes, Julyig, 1910 

April 12. Dorothy May Hofman — George F. & Frances Helman, Jan. 11, 191 1 

April 22. Margaret Ruth Matz — Harry F. & Martha 

Dunkelberger Dec. i, 1910 

April 23. Irene Dorothy Field — Neil and Laura Johnson Dec. 22, 1910 

May 6. Emma Minerva Parson — Walker J. & Eva N. Kissling, Mar. 16, 191 1 

May 7. Russel Bohn Snyder— Howard L. & Eliz. W. Bohn.. Nov. 7, iQio 

May 26. Walter Harold Gaul— John H. and Clara C. Fidler Jan. 20, 191a 



366 ST. joh.n's (main's) keforxMed church 

Name of Child Parents Born 

Herbert Marvin Gaul — John H. and Clara C. Fidler. .Jan. 20, 191Q 
Margaret Josephine Moyer — Isaac & Katie Kendig, Mar. 21, 1911 
Florence May Stoudt — C. Jacob and Mary K. Reed, Mar. 31, 1911 
Dorothy Lorene Mogel — Jerome D. & Kati-e S. Stoudt, April24,i9ii 
Dorothy May Ruth — Adam P. & Cadella C. Jarvis. . .April 28, 1909 
Quentin Franklin Staudt — Charles K. and Eva E. 

Bender Mar. 4, 1911 

Harold Nathaniel Yoh — Jacob J. and Florence 

Reifsnyder May 5, 1911 

P-earl Ruble Trobey — George Henry and Laura 

Waldman June 18, 191 

Fern Leah Trobey — George Henry & Laura Waldman, June 18, 191 
Harold Alfred Lamm — Charles D. & Bessie E. Spatz, June 22, 191 
Margaret Luella Brossman — Rufus & Bessie E. Krick, Nov. 27, 1909 
Sara May Hollenbach — Lanious and Kati'e Reber. . . .Mar. 26, 191 
Harry Paul Zeigler — Harry P. and Sadie M. Rieder. .April i, 191 
George Henry Miller — Herbert H. & Minnie Bechtel, Mar. 30, 191 
Luther Matthew Fisher — Clinton R. and Est^lla E. 

Fleisher June 10, 191 

Martin Thomas Boice — Rufus A. and Lillie S. Yoh. .June 15, 191 
Sarah May Hollenbach — Lanious and Katie Reber... Mar. 26, 191 
Raymond Ralph Ruth — Charles H. & Edith Hoster. .April 12, 191 
James Andrew Wenrich — Charl-es F. & Mary L. Ruth, June 14, 191 
Margaret Anna Mogel — Herbert F. & Ellenora Fromm, June 3, 191 
Lillie Mabel Koch — Jacob W. and Emma Hassler. . .July 17, 191 

Evan Ludwig — Alvin K. and Katie A. Potter Mar. 8, 191 

Sept. II. Dorothy May Moy^r — Abraham & Mary E. Sweitzer, July 13, 191 

Sept. 16. Agnes Schaeffer — Samuel F. & Amanda S. Koch Aug. 10, 191 

Oct. 14. Samuel George Shilling— Clint. E. & B. Edna Rhine.. May 23. 191 

Oct. 16. William King Bender — David and Sallie A. King June 9, 191 

Nov. 5. Margie May Boyer — Edwin L. & Katie S. Haldeman, Jun-e 18, 191 
Nov. 4. Esther Helen Snyder — Irwin J. & Jennie E. W. Weitzel, July20, 191 
Nov. 5. Margie Mary Boyer — Edwin L. & Katie S. Hald-eman, June 18, 191 
Nov. 5. Esther Min-erva Johnston — George & Annie M. Rank, April 15, 191 

Nov. 9. Anna Mildred Roth — Daniel and Hattie V. Reed Sept. 28, 191 

Nov. 30. Malcom Henry Bohn — Henry E. & Maggie M. Lamm, June 28, 191 

1912 

Jan. 27. Robert Bauer Farrell — John Joseph and Sallie Susan 

Ulrich Mar. 11, 1911 

Jan. 31. Miriam K. Staudt — Paul K. and Laura S. Kissling April 4, 1911 

Feb. 2. John D. Greth— John P. and Elkn M. Texter April 4, 1911 

Feb. I. Edna May Groh— Isaac A. and Sallie A. Boyer May 9, 1911 

Feb. 20. Harry Elias Bohn— Robert S. and Gertie B. Koch Oct. 20, 1911 

Mar. 4. Leroy William Stiely— William & Annetta Seiders Oct. 7, 1911 

Mar. 10. Raymond Adam Abraham Brendle — Jeremiah G. and 

Mary Moy«r Dec. 25, 1911 



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Baptized Name of Child Parents Born 

Mar. 12. Sarah Grace Bressler — Norman John & Cath. Yoder, Oct. 9, igit 

Feb. 14. John Alvin Strausser — Alvin & Clara Annie Troop Jan. 11, 1912 

Mar. 27. Mamie Irene Bohn — Isaac Conrad and Tillie A. 

Anderson Nov. li, 1909 

Mar..27. Katie Elmira Bohn — Isaac Conrad & Tillie A. Anderson, Sep. I, 1911 
Mar. 30. Anna Elizabeth Hassler — Charles Edwin and Sarah 

P. Loose Aug. 31, 19H 

Mar. 30. Raymond Thomas Weitztl — Charles Henry and 

Lizzie Yoh June 3, 1911 

April 15. Paul Edward Haas — Edward F. and Annie A. 

Dunkelberger Feb. 20, 1912 

April 25. Lincoln Gruber Kutsher — Clinton Leroy and Mary 

Matilda Gruber Feb. 12, 1912 

April 27. Harvey Samuel Fromm — John & Mamie E. Focht, Feb. I, 1912 

May 18. Ruth Hattie Ludwig— William S. & Ida Lambert Mar. 20, 1912 

May 19. Lewis Heine Charles Yoh — Isaac H. & Kate Hoover, Jan. 5, 1911 

May 26. Leroy Levi Stump — Herbert A. and Eva C. Horn Feb. 4, 1912 

May 26. William Sylvester Sweitzer — Isaac S. and Lizzie 

Dunkelberger April 26, 1912 

June 2. Robert Calvin Reber — William H. & Andora L. Focht, Nov. IS, 1911 
July 6. Wayne Leroy Eyrich — Clarence D. & Ella H. Wayne, July 29, 19H 
July 14. Dorothy Elizabeth Bohn — Henry Edward and 

Gertrude Martha Marks May 30, 1912 

July 15. Laura Katie Sell — Alvin G. and Daisy Ida Stefltee. .. .Dec. 2, 1911 
July 21. Owen Charles Stout — William J. & Annie Laura Klopp, Mayi2, 1912 
July 26. Ruth Emma Boyer — John Henry and Margaret Elmira 

Ruth June 13, 1912 

July 27. Nelson George Reigel — George L. and Gertrude C. 

Dunkelberger Oct. 2, 1911 

Aug. I. Dorothy May Sheidy — W. B. and Gertrude F. Bickel, May 2, 1912 

Aug. 4. Anna Irene Ruth — Calvin and Ellen Haag June 15, 1912 

Aug. 17. H-erbert Grant Bohn — William H. & Katie I. Noll... Feb. 17, 1912 
Aug. 20. Lester Edwin Kershner — William A. & Mary Brossman, Nov.27,1911 
Aug. 25. Sarah Susan Gerhart — William P. & Mamie Yoder. .April 29, 1912 
Aug. 25. Ellen Viola Gruber — Harry J. and Sadie C. Becker. . .Aug. 9, 1912 
Aug. 31. Paul Milton Rentz — Charles Milton & Sarah Ida Miller, Julyii, 1912 
Sept. 7. Cora Rebecca B-ender — Calvin B. & Rebecca S. Reigel, May 19, 1912 
Sept. 7. Catharine Ann Bodenhorn — William & Mary Ulrich, June 12, 1912 
Sept. 7. Charles Jacob Reigel — John A. & Lizzie Ann Seitzinger, Jun. 2, 1912 
Aug. 8. Beatrice Marguerite Horn — John H. & Alice Matilda 

Ulrich Feb. 7, 1912 

Sept. 8. , Marguerite Gladys Wenrich — Samuel E. and Sallie R. 

Hain Dec. 23, 1909 

Sept. 15. Phoebe Julia Kenney— J. Edward & Ellen Greth Jan. 9, 1912 

Sept. 30. Mabel Helen Yoh — Benjamin Samuel and Catharine 

Schweitzer Jan. 29, 1911 

Oct. 6. Lizzie May Ruth — Joseph H. and Ellen H. Koch Jun-e 6, 1912 

Oct. 9, Elsie Valeria Werner — Harry A. & Pearl S. Schaeffer, June 27, 1912 



368 ST. John's (hain's) keformed church. 

Baptized Name of Child Parents Born 

Oct. 9. Gerald Russell Eckenroth— Charles A. and Kate A. 

Seitzinger April 6, 

Oct. 27. Arthur Bohn — Edwin D. and Carri-e Lydia Hiester. .Aug. 25, 
Nov. 17. Elsie May Materness — Samuel & Katie Emmaline 

Boyer Sept. 5, 

Nov. 17. Reuben William Brossman — Rufus and Bessie Elvina 

Krick Feb. 28, 

Nov. 17. Susan Katherine Schaeffer — Adam H. & Louisianna 

Gerhart Aug. 14, 

Nov. 24. George Henry Gaul — Franklin Z. & Clara S. Hiester, June 18, 
Dec. 8. Albert William Bohn— William Albert and Emma R. 

Stitzel Nov. IS, 

Dec. 17. Sylvester Donald Emes — Willliam H. & Bessie Foltz, June 8, 

1913 

Jan. 20. Elsie Minerva Mover — Abraham & Mary E. Sweitzer, Aug. 24, 

Feb. 2. John Henry Kalbach— Harry J. & Cora A. Stump Jan. 5, 

Ftb. 9. Sarah Pauline Boyer — Francis & Sarah L. Deitzler. . .Nov. 24, 

Feb. 2. Harold Edwin Knoll — George E. and Nora M. Parson. .Jan. i, 

Feb. 23. Charles Albert Strunk — Charles A. & Annie S. Reigel, Nov. 30, 

Feb. 24. Viola May Deysher— Harvey S. & Stella M. Smith.. Feb. 24, 

Mar. 4. James Martin Ruth — Aaron A. & Ellen N. Bausman, Aug. i, 

Mar. 4. William Frederick Ruth — Aaron A. and Ellen N. 

Bausman April 27, 

Mar. 4. Laura Elesta Ruth — Aaron A. & Ellen N. Bausman. .Feb. 15, 

Mar. 4. Lillie Amanda Ruth — Aaron A. & Ellen N. Bausman. .Dec. 5, 

Mar. 14. Pearl Moyer — Howard W. and IMary Virgie Greth..Mar. 14, 

Mar. '15. Annie Catharine Fish'cr— Walter B. and Sallie A. 

Sherman Oct. 14. 

Mar. 16. Lester Clayton Miller— Frank H. & Mary A. Sweitzer, Nov.15, 

April 6. Steward Leonard Stiely — Herbert and Carrie 

Dunkelberger Sept. 20, 

April 6. Elsi-e May Whitmoyer — William and Sarah Weitzel. . . Nov. 3, 

May 6. Stanley Theodore Gebelie — John C. & Lulu E. Ulrich, Oct. 21, 

May 7. Esther Elizabeth Gaul — Frederick R. & Emma A. Baer, Feb. 22, 

May 18. Catharine Susan Brendle — Jeremiah & Mary Moyer. .F-eb. 27, 

May 18. Marvin Harold Krick — William Y. and Eva A. Spatz, Sept. 7, 

May 18. Lillie Lucetta Krick— William Y. and Eva A. Spatz.. Oct. 27, 

May 18. George Trwtn Ressler — George Irwin & Mary A. Spayd, Jan. 2, 

May 19. Calvin Speicher Heist-er — Calvin E. & Elmira Speicher, May 11, 

June 8. Annie Isabella Field — Oscar H. and Clara Clay Dec. 24, 

June 7. Lewis Jacob Bechtel — William F. & Sallie R. Boyer. .Junt 14, 

June 18. Stanley Lewis K-ershner — William A. & Mary Brossman, Jan.io, 

June 21. Helen Anna Elizabeth Bickel — Edward P. and Annie 

E. Horn Mar. 6, 

June 26. Harold Stitzel Dissinger— Irvin Y. & Eva A. StitzeL.Feb. 26, 

July 5. Paul Adam Kreitz— Walter D. & Gertie F. H-ertz Oct. 21, 

July 9. Dallas Esther Whitmoyer — Herbert & Esther Strunk, June IS, 



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Baptized Name of Child Parents Born 

July g. Russel Herbert Whitmoyer — Herbert & Esther Strunk, Jan. 15, 1912 

July 18., Owen Curtis Ludwig — Richard L. & Eliz. Swartz May 13, 1913 

Aug. 6. Donald Marshall Young — William L. and Carrie M. 

Peiffer May 5, 1913 

Aug. 18. James Arthur B. Stober— Arthur B. & Maggie M. 

Koch May 16, 1913 

Glenna Carrie Wentzel — Samuel L. & Carrie Herr Jan. 11, 1894 

Edna May Rickenbach— Evan C. & Mary S. Yeity...Aug. 15, 1913 
Mamie May Stober— Arthur B. & Maggie M. Koch. .Aug. 16, 1910 
Martin Franklin Smith— Franklin & Annie L. Sti-ef . . .Nov. 28, 1908 
Irvin Herbert Simmon — Irvin J. and Emma Fessler. .June 29, 1913 
Mary Alice Parson — Walker J. and Eva A. Kissling, Mar. 31, 1913 
Dorothy Mary Fassnacht — Raymond and Minnie L. 

Stiely July 30, 1913 

Florence Mary Bearnett— Ruful L. & Sallie Eddinger, Jan. 4, 1913 
Isabella Rebecca Bearnett— Ruful L. & Sallie Eddinger, Sept. 7, 1910 

Xewto-n Hassler — David G. and Kate Eckenroth July 24, 1912 

Sept. 14. Charles Harvey Marks— George W. & Hattie H. Parson,Apr.24.i9i3 
Sept. 21. ]Mildred Minerva Dundore— Frank D. & Clara Fry... Feb. 17, 1912 
Sept. 21. Arthur Woodrow Fisher— John P. & Ida E. Schlott, Aug. 19, 1913 
Sept. 27. Margaret Agnes Stiely^George A. & Mary C. Yoder, June 2, 1913 

Sept. 28. Myrtle Irene Johnston — John & Jennie I. Stover April 5, 1913 

S-ept. 28. LeRoy Adam Brossman— John and Eva M. Yoh July 13, 1913 

Sept. 28. Mamie Catharine Koch — John E. and Ida Lebo April i, 1913 

Sept. 29. William Cyrus Borrell- Paul A. & Naomi E. Reed July 26, 1913 

Oct. 4. Stanley Sylvester Stoudt— Harvey R. & ]\Iabel Boyer, July 4, 1913 
Oct. 4. Edith Lovina Miller- Edwin M. & Lizzie E. Noll... Aug. 7, 1913 
Oct. II. Ralph Lester Amos Y-erger- Amos K. & Helen Bender, June 18,1913 

Oct. 19. Verna May Stump— Herbert A. and Eva C. Horn Aug. 10, 1913 

Oct. 19. Morris Leonard Bohn — Morris E. & Eliz. Dreibelbis, June 15, 1913 
Elwood William Moyer— Jacob K. and Emma K. Yoh, .Sept. 20, 1913 
Alma Elizabeth Lash— Samuel H. & Stella M. Kandle, Jan. 13, 1913 
Helen Mary Stoudt— Adam H. & Lizzie M. R-enninger Sept. 21, 1913 
Edna Gertrude Bernett— George D. & Mary R. Strunk, Aug. 19, 1913 
Eli Wilson Kelchner — William B. and Lucy Ann 

Snyder Nov. 9, 1913 

IVParie Annabella— John A. and Lizzie A. Seitzinger, June 18, 1913 
Bertha Edith Wengert— Charles N. & Sallie K. Spohn, Sept. 16, 1913 
Ira Dkonald Greth— Paul Franklin & Ima May Wallace, Oct. 8, 1913 
Sallie Martha Smeck— William W. & Ruth E. 

Brossman Nov. 13, 1913 

1914 

Feb. 2. Beulah Myrtle Miller— Herbert H. & Minnie Bechtel, Oct. 19. 1912 
Feb. 5. James Cyrus Roth — James Dani-el & Hattie Violet Reed, Dec.13,1913 
Feb. 10. Charles Franklin Schaeffer — Charles F. & Katie Florence 

Seitzinger June 7, 1913 



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370 ST. John's (HAryV) reformed church. 

Baptized Name of Child Parents Born 

Feb. 27. Ralph Ellis Parsons— Charles S. and Minnie C. 

Rotherm-el Dec. 15, 

Feb. 28. Dorothy Agnes Harwick — George S. and Ruth EUen 

Newhard Jan. 26, 

Mar. I. Paul Milton Greth — Paul William and Jennie Amanda 

Schell Nov. 16, 

Mar. 17. Kathryn Emma Haas— Venton & Carrie R. Werner, July 14, 
Mar. 19. Lester Franklin Stamm— Charles F. & Mary M. Drupp, Feb. 26, 
April 3. Grover Cleveland Thomas Westwood — Grover C. 

Westwood & Martha May Dunkelberger, Jan. 16, 

April 5. Harvey Daniel Fromm — John Howard and Kate L. 

Wentzel Dec. i, 

April 13. Franklin A. Ulrich— William O. and Mary A. Stief. ..July 3, 
April 15. William Franklin Parson — William Ellsworth and 

Elsie E. Eberly April 2, 

April 22. Clara Viola Barnett — Rufus Ellsworth & Sallie C. 

Eddinger Feb. 25, 

May ID. John William Spayd — Edward Franklin and Annie 

Maria Barlett Mar. 7, 

May 19. Dorothy Gladys Mauger — Clarence and Florence May 

Dunkelberger Feb. 5, 

May 30. Katie Sarah Riegel — James E. & Eva S. Wagner. .. .Mar. 18, 

May 30. Inez Austine Lutz — Austin & Edna Mabel Greth May 27, 

May 31. Clifford George Hagen — George L. and Mabel Edith 

Kelchner Dec. 2, 

May 31. Jacob Calvin Ruth — Calvin and Ellen Haag April 4, 

June 6. Alice Rebecca Wagner- — Walter W. and Amanda G. 

Texter Aug. 13, 

June 7. Robert Charles Wenrich— Charles Franklin and Mary 

L. Ruth Aug. 29, 

June 18. Carl Rothenberger Hain — J. Ulysses & Deborah 

Rothenberger April 9, 

June 28. George William Yod-er — Edwin A. and Florence M. 

Weaver Feb. 23, 

July 5. Merwin Randolph Koch — William Franklin and 

Carrie B. Palm May 22, 

July 19. Carrie Elizabeth Mogel — Herbert F. and Ella Nora 

Fromm Jan. 24, 

Aug. 2. Howard Gerhart Stoudt — Martin A. & Deborah 

Gerhart May 13, 

Aug. 8. Stella May Hassler— Charl-es E. & Sarah P. Loose... May 17, 
Aug. 9. Ellen Eva Reber — William H. and Andora L. Focht. .Jan. 5, 
Aug. 18. Florence Bella Walters — David F. & Cora E. Heister, Feb. 8, 
Sept. 2. Emma Brossman Smeck — Thomas John Matthew & 

Edith Elizabeth Brossman. . .June 19, 
Sept. 6. Th«lma Virginia Lamm — Clarence N. and Carrie M. 

Bricker June 13, 

Sept. 6. Dorothy Evelyn Schaeffer — Clarence William & Ellen 

Nora Reed July 25, 

Sept. 13. Earl Showalter— Reuben & Harriet E. Spencer July 9, 



ST. John's (main's) reformed church. 371 

baptized Name of Child Parents Born 

Sept. 14. Helen May Smith — Harry D. and Mary Bohn Nov. 14, 1913 

Sept. 15. Martin H. Koch — David A. & Emma R. Haldeman, Jan. 26, 1912 
Sept. 15. Robert H. Koch — David A. and Emma R. Haldeman, Sept. i, 1914 

Sept. 15. Sarah Matilda Tedlej^ — Thomas & Sarah Clouse Mar. i, 1914 

Sept. 20. Joseph Franklin Ruth— Joseph H. & Ella H. Koch, Mar. 5. 1914 
Oct. 5. Stanley Samuel Sweigart — Frederick S. and Cora A. 

Herber May 30, 1911 

Oct. 5. Leon Stiely Hornberger — Ellwood Daniel and Florence 

Ellen Stiely Mar. 15, 1914 

Oct. 6. Miriam Sarah Strausser — Alvin R. & Clara Annie Troop, Aug.22,1914 
Oct. 10. Eleanor Alberta Beard — George W. & Lillie Johnston, Oct. 11, 1913 
Oct. II. Mary Virginia Hoover — Samuel B. and Anna Elizabeth 

Gorman Aug. 21, 1914 

Oct. 16. Mildred Eva Gring— Thomas R. & A. Eva Bickel May 31, 1914 

Oct. 24. Adam J^mes Kauffman— Robert G. & Mabel M. Kline, June 13. 1913 
Oct. 31. Katie Viola Moyer — Adam M. and Matilda Rebecca 

Fessler Aug. 12, 1914 

Nov. I. Moses Edwin Boyer — Jeremiah I. & Eliz. K. Moyer, Sept. 13, 1914 

Nov. 14. Esther Annie Hiester — Isaac A. & Annie N. Noll Aug. 2, 1914 

Nov. 14. Grace May Hafer— Earl and Bessie M. I^oller Feb. i, 1914 

Nov. 22. William Herbert Fisher — Clinton Richard and Estella 

Elizabeth Fleisher Feb. 4, 1914 

Nov. 24. Annie Elzabeth Moyer — Fred P. & Mary Ellen Boyer, Sept. 19, 1914 
Nov. 25. Howard Samuel Boyer — James J. and Martha N. 

Wenger Mar. 3, 1913 

Nov. 29. Irvin George Ringler — Irvin Daniel & Ella May Ulrich, Sept. i, 1914 
Dec. 3. Alice Magdalena Fisher — Jacob and Alice Magdalena 

Fidler June 6, 1914 

Dec. 9. Marie Ringler — Samuel & Bertha Hinkle Nov. 13, 1914 

Dec. 12. John Adam Riegel — John Adam and Lizzie Ann 

Seitzinger Aug. i6, 1914 

Dec. 20. Vesta Ellenora Bohn — Henry Edward and Gertrude 

Martha Marks Oct. 3, 1914 

July 14. Dorothy Elizabeth Bohn — Henry Edward and 

Gertrude Martha Marks.... May 30, 1912 

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Feb. 4. Violet Lucilla Zimmerman — Matthew and Hannah 

Richards Aug. 23, 1914 

Feb. 10. .George Monroe Knoll — George E. & Nora M. Parson.. Oct. 7, 1914 
Feb. 20. Catharine Margaret Bare — William L. & Savilla Glass, June 5, 1912 
Feb. 20. Robert David Bare^ — William L. & Savilla Glass. .. .April 26, 1914 
Feb. 20. Alice Sophia Moyer — Abraham & Mary E. Schweitzer, Nov. 9, 1914 
Mar. II. Dorothy May Re^ed — William F. and Annie S. Hill.. Nov. 26, 1914 
Mar. II. Beatrice Miriam Roth— J. Daniel & Hattie V. Reed, Jan. 28, 1915 
Mar. 19. Ruth Marie Kochert — Charles and Alice Mclntyre. . .Dec. 5, 1913 

May 5. Gladys Sarah Frobey — George & Laura Waldman Mar. 9, 1915 

May 6. Harvey D. Fry— John E. and Lizzie E. Root Mar, 3, 1898 



372 sr. John's ^main's) reformed church. 

Baptized Name of Child Parents Born 

May 6. Anna S. Fry — John E. and Lizzi-e E. Root. Aug. 31, 

May 6. Monroe Fry — John E. and Lizzie E. Root Aug. i, 

May 9. Clarence Calvin Greth — Calvin & Matilda Schoener. .Sept. 18, 
May ID. Thomas Christian Werner— Thomas P. and Lillian 

Blimline Nov. ir. 

May 21. Edith May Horn — William C. and Ellen S. Texter. . .Mar. 19. 
May 22. Annie Edna Baer— Edwin F. and Annie A. Gring. . . .Nov. 4. 
May 22). Arthur Washington Speas-e — Howard G. and Maude 

S. Bohn Feb. 22, 

May 23. Mildred Anna Gehret— Harry G. & Sallie M. Yoh...Nov. 14, 

May 23. Lester Wilson Ressler — Samuel & Susan A. Krick...Feb. 28. 

May 26. John Raymond Ludwig — John R. & Kate R. Texter, Sept. 7. 

May 26. Clayton Herbert Ludwig — John R. & Kat-e R. Texter, Jan. 2, 

June 17. Stanley LeRoy Keefe — Chris and Stella E. Stief Dec. 26. 

July 10. John Samuel Koch — William F. and Matilda Greth... Jan. 14, 

July 13. Dorothy Kathryn Milse — John & Mamie B. Keller... Dec. 21, 

July 15. L-eon James Keller — Harry M. & Annie D. Rothermel, Apr. 14, 

July 24. Freddie Allen Nye — Harry D. and Mary A. Fisher. .. .June i, 

July 26. Jacob Arthur Armpriester — Charles L and Bluma M. 

Fleisher Nov. 13. 

July 26. Irvin Daniel Armpriester — George W. and Stella M. 

McCoy June S. 

Aug. 7. Ruth Amanda Yost — Harry K. and Eva INI. Ruth April 30, 

Aug. 7. Rob-ert Hiester — James D. and Laura Newhouser July 4, 

Aug. 14. Thelma Marie Eyrich — Clarence D. & Ella H. Wayne, April 23, 

Aug. 22. Elton Miles Phillips— Guy A. & Martha P. Reiger. . .July 3. 

Sept. 4. Lester Charles Yoli — John A. and Sallie E. Wagner. .June 15. 

Sept. 12. William Mendon Barlet — M-endon & Anna Wasserott, Mar. 4. 

Sept. 13. Adam Hassler — Richard and Lsabella Coldren July 28. 

Sept. 19. Lester Showalter— Reuben and Harriet E. Spencer.. May 23. 

Sept. 29. William Jacob Parson — Walker J. & Eva A. Kissling, S-ept. 11, 

Oct. 4. Edwin Boyer — Edwin L. & Katie S. Haldeman July 19, 

Oct. 15. Harold Stanley Spatz— Pierce F. & Clara H. Krick...Aug. 29, 

Oct. 15. Vernon Luther Kerchner — William A. and Mary 

Brossman Maj' 3, 

Oct. 17. Tessie Elizabeth Greth — Harry & Edna H. Boyer. .. .July 6, 

Oct. 17. M-elvin Greth Impink — Paul J. and Edna M. Greth Sept. 13, 

Nov. 10. Eva Amelia Whitmoyer — Charles I. and Mary A. E. 

Krick Sept. 6, 

Nov. 13. Fern Minnie Houser— Roscoe L. & Mary A. Henne, Sept. 27, 

Nov. 20. Mary Kathryn Gaul— George K. and Ethel E. Fisher, Aug. 26, 



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Baptized Name of Child Parents Born 

Dec. II. Edward Charles Mogel — Clarence M. and Carrie M. 

Hafer Oct. ii, 

1916 
Jan. 10. Elizabeth jMalinda Yoh — Samuel W. & Susan Texter, Nov. 13, 

Feb. 3. Walter Grable Dissing^r— Grable Walter & Annetta 

Catharine Steiner Mar. 7, 

F-eb. 3. Loretta Isabella Sheidy — Thomas Adam & Annetta 

Catharine Steiner April 4, 

Feb. 5. IMargaret Elizabeth Staump — Charles L. and Ida 

Elizabeth Gelsinger Nov. 5, 

Mar. 2^. Ralph Webster Degler— Harold H. & Caroline E. 

Marks Mar. 12, 

!Mar. 25. Helen May Wolfgang — John Adam and Sarah F. 

Pennypack-er Mar. 5, 

April 15. Thelma Viola Staudt— Charles K. & Eva E. Bender.. Nov. 24, 
April 30. Clarence John Johnston — George & Annie Maud Rank, July 8, 

May 6. Wayne Stiely Fassnacht — Raymond S. and Minnie E. 

Stiely Oct. 21, 

May 9. James Monroe Hassler — James Monro-e and Hazel 

Marie Wann Dec. 25, 

June 2. Myrtle Irene Focht— Thomas C. & Carrie M. Werner, June 15, 
June 10. Harvey Raymond Mogel — Herb-ert Franklin and 

Ellenora Fromm Dec. 25, 

June 10. Grace Amanda Schaeffer — Adam H. and Louisiana 

Gerhart Aug. 30, 

June II. Esther Angeline Rissmiller — Irvin E. and Mary 

Angeline Bick-el Mar. 18, 

June II. Pearl Lydia Sell— Calvin G. & Daisy Ida Steflfee Dec. 11, 

June II. Catharine Marie Smith — Edwin F. and Florence C. 

Kershner Jan. 13, 

June II. Grace Arlin-e Hornberger — John Luther and Cora 

Florence Rentz April 29, 

June II. Calvin Samuel Lash — Samuel H. & Stella M. Kandel, Sept. 23, 

July 14. Sarah May Ulrich— C. R. & Mabel G. Musser April 20, 

July 16. George Jacob Marks — George W. & Hattie H. Parsons, April2i, 

July 29. Ralph Francis R-eed — William F. & Annie S. Hile....Mar. 11, 

Aug. I. Daniel Lee Dunkelberger — Daniel I. and Edith A. 

Eberly June 19, 

Aug. 3. George Edward Ruth — George J. & Agnes Texter. . .Dec. 14, 

Aug. 3. Robert Franklin Ruth — George J. & Agnes Texter. .June 24, 

Aug. 3. Sallie May Ruth — George J. and Agnes Texter Nov. 6, 

Aug. 3. Paul Henry Ruth — George J. and Agnes Texter May 11, 

Aug. 3. Mabel Anna Steffy — Pierce Albert & Louisa Texter.. Oct. 27, 



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374 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Confirmations by Rev. Wm. J. Kershner. 

1883—1916. 
CLASS CONFIRMED. MAY 31, 1884. 

George B. Bechtel, William F. Bechtel, Wellington W. Bohn, Levi 
t)unkelberger, John J. Gass, Charles Y. Gerhart, Reily W. Heffner^ 
Adam O. Kintzer, John Y. Krick, Richard L. Ludwig, William A. 
Seitzinger, Charles Y. Stief, Harry B. Stiely, Franklin B. Stiely, 
Charles Werner, Solomon R. Whitmoyer. 

Alice J. Babb, Katie Elizabeth Fehr, Mary E. Fleisher, Lizzie W. 

Gerhart, Sarah K. Greth, Sallie Hassler, Lizzie A. Hettinger, Emma S- 

Hosier, Annie E. Ludwig, Rebecca M. Miller, Sallie Eva Ruth, Sallie 

R. Spohn, Emma Sti-ely, Annie E. Whitmoyer, Adaline Yoh, Katie Yoh.. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, APRIL 25. 1885. 

Mendon G. Barlet, Andrew Boyer, Isaac C. Grtath, Charles A. 
Greth, Richard Hasssler, Harry S. Hossler, Alvin K. Ludwig, Edward 
A. Mattas, Reuben C. Mountz, Charles Reber, Charles J. Seitzinger, 
Daniel F. Smith, Charles J. Spayd. 

Mary M. Gaul, Candace H. Gerhart, Salli-e B. Greath, Isabella 
Himmelreich, Elizabeth Horn, Kate E. Lamm, Candace G. Lamm, 
Katie L. Moyer, Clara Alda Mountz, Emma L. Reber, Emma Amanda 
Ruth, Susan E. Ruth, Ida G. Sharman, Annie Sheidy, Catharine Alice 
Shell, Susan Shell, Maggie G. Sherman, ]\Iargar-et M. J. Stiely, Kate E. 
Simmon, Mary Rebecca Strunk, Annie R. Yoh. 

CLASS CONFIRMED JUNE 3, 1886. 

William L. Beecher, Daniel Isaac Boyer, Benjamin F. Brown,. 
Adam Fisher, Franklin Z. Gaul, Isaac Gerhart, Robert Greth, Jacob- 
M. Greath, Horace Howard Hain, George T. Hartman, Isaac William 
Hiester, William Y. Krick, William D. Lamm, Daniel I. Lerch, Anson 
H. Machmer, James Daniel Matthew, Milton J. G. Reigel, Jonathan 
W. Schell Benjamin F. Sheidy, Wilson Smith, Samuel J. Spayd, Oliver 
S. Steffy, Harry Wern-er, Isaac R. Whitmoyer, James H. Yoder, Adam 
W. Yoh. 

Katie E. Babb, Amanda H. Boyer, Elizabeth Ensinger, Sarah S. 
Fisher, Katie A. Greth, Lizzie S. Grimes, Lizzie H. Horn, Sallie G.- 
King, Violet Reed, Clara Ann Reigel, Katie Ann Reigel, Alice K. 
Reiss, Alva A. Schaefer, Emma Schaefer, Eva Albesta Spatz, Sallie 
May Spayd, Annie Mary Steffy, Annie E. Stief, Mary Ann Unger, 
Anna Ida Weyant. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, :MAY 28, 1887. 

George D. Barnet, Stanton O. Billman, Daniel I. Boyer, W. W. 
Boyer, Charles A. Gaul, Daniel H. Gerhart, Peter Adam Hain. Henry 
S. Herring, William Hite, Peter Oscar Holl, Jacob Kelchner, Michael 
R. Kintzer, Franklin M. Ludwig, Charles A. Moyer, Irwin A. Moyer, 
Adam Pet-er Spatz, Charles E. Spohn, Benjamin F. Stief, Abner Y. 
Stief, David W. Ulrich. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 375 

Emma R. Bernet, Rosa G. Flickinger, Lizzie Agnes Gaul, Rosa 
Ann Graeff, Emma Susan Hassler, Carrie Ludwig, Annie K. Miller, 
Annie S. Schaeffer, Mary A. Schlott, Katie A. Seitzinger, Sarah Ann 
Texter, Mary Catharine Werner, Mary S. Werner, Ellen R. Yoder. 
CLASS CONFIRMED, MAY 19, 1888. 

Levi G. Barlet, Charles L. Berger, James H. Binkley, William 
Henry Bohn, Edward E. Brossman, Franklin G. Dunkelberger, Willie 
G. Fehr, Charles A. Fisher, Cortland Fisher, Franklin V. D. Grimes,. 
Franklin H. Hain, Geo. B. McC. Himm-elreich, Allen F. Mohn, Frank- 
lin H. Reber, John I. Reed, William B. Reise, Geo. H. Renninger, 
John L Ruth, Oscar Schaefifer, Wm. S. Schaeffer, Milton T. Schauer, 
Weaker Sheidy, Franklin E. Ulrich, Aaron Whitmoyer, David R. Yoder, 
Harry B. Yoh. 

Kati-e Bohn, Tillie C. A. Boyer, Kate M. Gaul, Sadie Gerner, Katie 
F. 'SI. Hafer, Katie A. Himmelreich, Ella Hossler, Emma F. Hossler, 
Katie M. Krick, Ida B. Lambert, Maggie Lamm, Katie S. Linsman, 
Lizzie H. Machmer, Ellen B. Mathew, Annie M. Miller, Annie E. 
Shappell, ]\Iaria Y. Stief, Ida Stoudt. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, JUNE 8, 1889. 

John Samu-el Bitler, Jeremiah Boyer, Edward E. Brossman, Henry 
D. Dunkelberger, Jacob O. Dunkelberger, Daniel M. Gaul, Henry R. 
Gerhart, Geo. H. D. Grimes, Grant L. Hartman, Joseph L. Hartman, 
John E. Hossler, David A. Koch, Samuel D. Lamm, Elijah H. Miller, 
Adam Reber, Benjamin Reber, Charles Milton Rintz, Howard H. 
Schell, Alkana S. Sell, Samuel Showalter, John Spayd, John L. Strunk, 
Henry R. Wenrich. 

Emma S. Boyer, Emma C. Bricker, Alice Agnes Deisher, Catharine 
From, Mary M. Fisher, Emma R. Gerhart, Catharin-e Gerhart, Cora K. 
Hain, Mary G. Hain, Annie A. IMachmer, Justina Reber, Luneta E. 
Reber, A. Laura Shappell, Katie Rebecca Smith, Sarah Weitzel, Mary 
Weyant. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, MAY 24, 1890. 

Alison G. Barlet, Jerome Fl-eischer, Franklin M. Gaul, Henry Z. 
Gaul, William Y. Gerhart, Leonard G. Hain, Harry W. Hassler, 
Charles E. Hiester, Howard I. Kalbach, Edward O. Keller, Miller 
A. L. Klopp, David Y. Krick, Franklin P. Miller, Charles S. Parson, 
John D. Reigel, George Rintz, Charles Simmon, Charles H. Sheidy, 
Charles B. Stiely, Charles Whitmoyer, David E. Yoder. 

Sallie A. Fehr, Mary S. Fisher, Ellen Greth, Maggie R. Himmel- 
reich. Lizzie E. Hiester, Lizzie S. Holl, Maggie Kerchner, Nora May 
Kreitzer, Deborah R. Mathew, Annie V. Moyer, Sallie S. Schaeffer, 
Alva Schafer, Sadie P. Steffe. Katie Yoh, Ellen R. Zechman. 
CLASS CONFIRMED, MAY 16, 1891. 

Albert W. Dunkelberger, Henry Gerhart, John P. Greth, Adam T. 
Hafer, Calvin E. Hiester, Jacob S. Hossler, Charles M. Huber, Walter 



376 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

L. Klopp, Harry Kraemer, George McC. Lebbo, J. Adam Miller, Rufus 
F. Reigel, Francis Ruth, Wm. W. Stoudt, Wm. L. Werner, Daniel G. 
Yoh. 

Elizab-eth C. Barnet, Ellen R. Baker, Ellie Bohn, Valeria Bohn, 
Katie Eve Ann Bohn, Essias Fisher, Gertie W. Gaul, Ada May Ger- 
hart, Alice T. Hafer, Annie G. Hain, Annie M. Hartman, Maggie 
Hiester, Ida F. Himmelreich, Sallie H. Koch, Mary H. Lebbo, Sallie 
H. Moyer, Eva K. Ruth, Emma E. Sh-eidy, Sallie A. G. Sherman, Lydia 
S. Steffy, Ella M. Strunk, Maggie E. Wentz, Katie A. Zechman. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, JUNE 4. 1892. 

George C. W. Fisher, John R. Gaul, Calvin Greth, Daniel R. Hart, 
Harry W. Hiester, W. G. Gouse, Edwin H. Machmer, Wm. H. Reber, 
George G. R-eber, George W. V. Reed, Henry A. Rintz, George H. 
Roether, WilHam P. Ruth, George J. Ruth, Howard W. Schaeffer, 
Jacob D. Scheidy, Joseph M. Seitzinger, William Y. Stiely, William 
Texter, William D. Yoder, Irwin W. Yoh. 

Lizzie G. Barlet, Susan A. Boyer, Ell-en Nora Gaul, Sallie E. Ger- 
hard, Deborah Gerhart, Eva Ann Hassler, Katie Ann Holl, Mary M. 
Huber, Ida Kline, Nora L. Klopp, Laura L. Klopp, Katie E. KoUer, 
Ellen Y. Krick, Eve E. Miller, Katie P. Moyer, Nora S. Schaeffer, 
Annie C. Smith, Emily A. Spohn^ Min-erva R. Stiely. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, MAY 20, 1893- 

John A. Beecher, Daniel W. Bender, John Bergman, Adam Berg- 
man, John S. Bohn, Isaac C. Bohn, Aaron R. Boyer, Reily Boyer, 
Charles A. Fidler, George W. Fidler, George S. Fish-er, Edwin S. 
Gauker, Wm. Z. Gaul, Lemuel Greth, Charles E. Hassler, Edgar M. 
Huber, Irwin Koch, Rufus J. Kurtz, Milton J. Marshall, Lemon R. 
Re-ed, Calvin Ruth, Adam P. Ruth, Adam D. Sheidy, Wellington I. 
Shower, Henry B. Shower, John M. Simmon, Calvin K. Staudt, Wm. Y. 
Stief, Harry I. Ulrich. 

Maria F. Ditzler, Catharine E. Dunkelberger, Lizzie Fincher, 
Louisa Ida Gerhart, Mary C. Greth, Annie E. Hain, Carrie A. Hassler, 
Lizzie S. Lamm, Sallie M. N-ewman, Ellen N. Reed, Lydia R. Rintz, 
^lary S. Schaeffer, Nora E. Schlott, Mary L. Simmon, Mary E. Sloat, 
Laura May Smith, Mary A. Spayd, Eva Ann Stoudt, Rebecca Stoudt. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, MAY 12. 1894. 

Howard D. Bender, Oscar Benj. Bender, Emanuel H. Bohn, Wil- 
liam Garner, Joshua H. Gaul, James Irwin Gerhart, Reily Greth, 
Charles I. Hain. Fred'cric G. Hain, Harry B. Hassler, Wliliam B. 
Hassler, Wm. D. E. Hoover, Charles P. Horn, Henry Koch, Wm. T. 
Koch, Charles H. Machmer, James Pickens, Joseph H. Ruth, Samuel 
J. T. Sell, Irwin James Sheidy, Charles D. Spayd, John Samuel Stoudt, 
William F. Unger, John Henry Warner, George B. Warner, Kensie 
N. Yoder. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 377 

Mary Bernet. Mary Bernet, Alice E. A. Bickel, Malinda C. 
Tiart. Lizzie O. Hain, Polly C. Koch, Maggie M. Lamm, Mary R. Reber, 
Rachel K. Ruth, Sallie M. Stoudt, Mary Ann Stief. Annie S. Texter, 
Mary Ann Webber, Gertie May Werner, Laura S. Yoder. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, JUNE i, 1895. 

Rufus Elsworth Barnet, William J. Dunkelberger, John P. Fisher, 
Adam- Hain, Thomas M. Hiest'er, William V. Hossler, William Anthony 
Kerchner, R. W. Kintzer, Calvin Lamm, Fred K. Miller, Adam Meyer, 
Calvin M. Noll, Lemon G. Petticoffer, William E. Scheidy, Charles 
A. Strunk, L-eonard Yoder, Harvey E. Yoder, Paul D. Yoder. 

Annie S. Barnett, Amelia Bennetch, Lovie E. Dunkelberger, Ma- 
tilda Greth, Cora Herbein, Annie R. Himmelreich, Mamie D. Hossler, 
Sallie Roller, H'ettie Y. Krick, Mary E. Lambert, Eva Moyer, Mary 
Meyer, Mattie G. Petticoffer, Lizzie A. Ruth, Nora R. Ruth, Sallie A. 
Ruth, Katie E. Schaeffer, ]\Iaggie S. Schneidy, Rebecca C. Stiely, Ellen M. 
Texter, L-eah A. Wagner, Carrie M. Werner. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, MAY 23, 1896. 

Eva Reb-ecca Beard, Mary Elizabeth Beyer, Jennie L. Flickinger, 
Sarah Guttenberg, Edna Tvlatilda ^xain, Sallie Mary Horn, Llamanda 
Hossler, Lizzie Keller, Adaline Rosa Reifsnyder, Lizzi-e Rebecca 
Renninger, Emma K. Ruth, Ida K. Ruth, Matilda Emma Ruth, Ida 
Elizabeth Schlott, Sadie Augusta Shaeffer, Emma Nora Simmon, Tillie 
F. Smith, Caroline Staudt, Eva Ann Stitzel, Lovie E. Wenrich, Lovinah 
Emma Werner, Mrs. Carolin'e Yoder. 

Charles C. Aufenbach, George W. Beard, Samuel Bender, Charles 
William Beyer, Henry W. Cleuse, Franklin David Dundore, Rufus 
Aaron Gaul, Paul Henry Gerhart, John A. Hinkle, Richard R. Hossler, 
Ulyss-es Alfred Lamm, Willis JefTerson Machmer, John Henry Reber, 
Franklin Pierce Reed, Evan C. Rickenbach, Howard Siegfried Rintz, 
Charles Earl Rollman, Leonard M. Ruth, Harry Peter Schaeffer, 
Walter Shaeffer, William Thomas Spayd, Charles K. Staudt, George 
Oliver Ulrich, vVilliam Whitmoyer, Harvey M. Yocum, John G. Yeh. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, JUNE 5, 1897. 

Alice May Yoh, Elmedia S. Hiester, Maggie Sallie Ann Dundore, 
Hannah Nora Yocom, Clara A; Krick, Sallie Grace Dunkelberger, 
Katie E. Beecher, Mary E. Gass, Gertrude Amanda Text-er, Hettie H. 
Parson, Amelia Louisa Rintz. Rosa Anna Eck, Matilda Rebecca Yesler, 
Jennie Sell, IMagdalena Koller, Lizzie A. Parson, Edna B. Freeman, 
Olena L. Klopp. 

Charles W. Gerhart, George A. Stiely, Adam H. Gerhart, Edwin 
L. Beyer, John Wellington Bohn, George Samuel Schlott, Paul Elmer 
Stoudt, Howard D. Greth, Chas. Franklin Wenrich, Devilla 1. Greth, 
Clarence J. Phillips, Willie A. Bohn, Harry E. Sheidy, Charles D. 
Lamm, Aaron Sell, Joseph W. Weitzel. John W. Weitzel, John Long, 
William Long. 

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378 ST. John's (rain's) reformed church. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, MAY 28, 1898, 
Eva E. Bender, Katie Emaline Boyer. Sallie Adelina Boyer, Lucy 
A. Clouse, Katie M. Ensinger, Laura Ellen Gaul, Laura May Gaul, 
Nora G. Hain, Eva Christian Horn, Katie Ruth Lerch, Lizzie Moy^r, 
Elda Leon Rollman, Clara K. Ruth, Ellen Catharine Ruth, Katie K. 
Ruth, Mary Lorenna Ruth, Gertie S. Staudt, Lizzie Mary Ann Staudt, 
Emma B. Wertz, Bessie Mary Wolfenberger, Elizabeth Susan Yoder, 
Mamie Yod'cr. 

Harvey W. Beard, Charles Isaac Bickel, Lewis Hiram Boyer, John 
Adam Dundore, David M. Fisher, Allen Van Gaul, Franklin W. Gaul, 
Willie P. Gerhart, Irwin Greth, Irwin Henry Himmelreich, James 
Sylvester Holl, John H-enry Horn, William B. B. Kelchner, Charles 
Edward Klein, Riley Koch, Isaac Moyer, Walker S. Parson, William 
Adam Reber, George Irwin Ressler, Paul Reuben Snader, William 
H. Speice, Willie W. Stiely. Harry M. Strunk, Harvey W. Werner, 

CLASS CONFIRMED, MAY 20, 1899- 
Emma Susan Bohn, Eva Emma Bollinger, Elsie Florence Dundore^ 
Leah Olena Eyrich, Alice S. Fisher, Mary T. Hafer, Leah Katie Hain, 
Bessie Irene Hiester, Lizzie Miller, Carrie May Moyer, Katie Viella 
Reigel, Mabel Laura Schaeffer, Mary Ann Simmon, Millie Emma 
Sloat, Maggie Olena Stoudt, Mary A. Texter. 

Willie Reuben Cox, Jacob S. Fisher, Cornelius Webster Hartman, 
Harvey L. Klopp, Charles Mahlon Miller, George Miller, Clarence 
W. Smith, John A. Wenrich, Charles H. Yoder. 

CLASS CONFIRMED. JUNE 2, 1900. 

Mabel Fred-erica Adams, Mary Caroline Yoder, Laura E. Ruth,. 
Louisiana Gerhart, Carrie Ellen Schaeflfer, Amelia Katie Bickel, Lizzie 
Ellenora Gerhart, Stella Elizabeth Greth, Marietta Greth. Lillie M. A. 
Himm-elreich, Leah May Ensinger, Lizzie M. Schaffer, Emma L. Klopp^ 
Laura Rebecca Waldman, Mary Ann Schaeffer, Mary A. Moyer, Esther 
Mary Gaul, Katie Elizabeth Fisher, Mabel May Kline, Sallie Rebecca 
Bohn, Amelia Deborah Werner, Amanda Elizabeth T-exter, Nora 
Koch, Martha L. Klopp. 

Amos Yoder, Reuben Walter Schlott. Edwin C. Rollman, Clarence 
W. Schaeffer, Howard L. Beecher, Robert Horace Jacob Graeff, Lloyd 
W. B-eard. Edwin Irvin Spatz, Willie Calvin Horn, Charles Smith, 
Howard Flickinger, Herbert H. Knoll, Harvey Himmelreich, Paul 
Llewellyn Klopp, John Frank McAllister, Adam Ruth Gaul, John I«. 
Koch, Ambrose B. Madeira, Oscar Monroe Fleischer, Harry Joseph 
Fisher, Wm. Snyder, Harry Jacob Lambert, George Cleveland Yocom, 
Alfred Hoffert. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, MAY 25, 1901. 

Mollie Naomi Adams, Eva Reb-ecca Bohn, Tessie Catharine Boyer^ 
Ellenora Dunkelberger, Leah Ferryman, E. Elizabeth Gaul, Mayme 
Catharine Gaul, Bessie Amanda Greath, Clara Elizabeth Huntzinger, 



8T. JOHls's (hAIN's RF.FOKMED CHURCH. 379 

Lizzie Eva Klopp, Ellen Mary Koch, Maggie M. Koch, Mary Elvina 
Koll-er, Florence Helen Ludwig, Katie Lydia Reed, Clara Annie Rnss, 
Laura Virginia Ruth, Florence May Schaeffer, Annie Jane Spease, 
Katie Susanna Stoudt, Clara Agnes Strause, Mary Ellen Texter, Rosa 
Nora Troop, Bertha Isabella Walker, Gertie N. W'cngert, Annie May 
Werner, Carrie Rebecca Werner, Mary Sallie Wolfensberger, Bertha 
U. W'citzel, Jennie Theresa Yoder. 

Charles Franklin Bausman, John Henry Bausman, Harry W. Beard, 
Lewis E. Bender, Harvey Cleveland Bickel, James Monroe Bjtler, 
Morris Cleveland Bohn, Robert Jacob Bohn, John Luther Dunkel- 
berg^r, Nathan S. Himmelreich, James Blaine Reed, Adam H. Ruth, 
Edwin Z. Ruth, Clinton Elmer Shilling, Howard Benjamin Snader, 
Harry Snyder, Paul K. Stoudt, Charles N. Wengert, Harry Adam 
Werner, Jacob F. Wolf, Hiram Herbert Yoh. 

Attended the Class: [Maggie Esther Gerhart. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, MAY 17, 1902. 

Laura May Beck-er, Lizzie Dunkelberger, Mabel Amanda Dunkel- 
berger, Ellen M. Faust, Florence Mabel Fidler, Maggie Esther Ger- 
hart, Agnes Clara Holl, Edith Isabella Hoster, Hannah Elizg,beth 
Hoster, Eva Ann Keroch, Gertrude R-ebecca Kissling, Nillie Eliza- 
beth Katie Oberholtzer, Katie Amelia Reber, Edna Virgin Simmon, 
Lizzie Esther Simmon, Edith Rosabella Simmon, Leah Minerva Stiely, 
Sallie Susan Ulrich. 

H-enry Harrison Ensinger, Evan Flickinger, Frederick Reuben 
Gaul, Daniel Webster Hatt, Henry Isaac Holl, Fred Knoll, George 
Koch, Herbert S. Lamm, Edwin Mathias Miller, John Franklin Miller, 
Abraham Moyer, William Moyer, John H. Montz, Bert Reifsnyder, 
John Sallade, John Harry Siegfried, Howard Y. Sti-ef, Clayton Eman- 
uel Trenkle, Walter J. Wentz, John Ambrose Yoh. 

Attended the Class: Annie Abbbie Dunkelberger, Eva Catharine 
Rintz. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, MAY 30, 1903. 

Annie Louisa Bohn,' Eva L. Bohn, Mary Bohn, Mabel Amanda 
Boyer, Annie Abbie Dunkelberger. Emma H. Gaul, Eva !May Gaul, 
Ida Elizabeth Gelsinger, Esther Grace Etta Gerhart, Katie Viella 
Geroch, Annie Virgie Hart, Bertha Mary Kintz^r, Ida Esther Koller, 
Ellen Matilda Larnm. Edna Elleanor Ruth, Jennie Grace Ruth. Annie 
D. Sallada, Lizzie Matilda Sloat, Elva Bertha Stief, Nora May Texter, 
Sadie A. Texter, Lillie Susan Yod-er, Minnie May Yoder, Nora Annie 
Yoder. 

Paul B. Bender, Paul Jared Bickel, Clement Elvin Boyer. John 
Boyer, Willie Wilson Dunkelberger, Charles W. Dunkelb-erger. Daniel 
Isaac Dunkelberger, Dallas Calvin Gerhart, Adam William Grime, 
Paul William Hain, Raymond Fisher Hain, John W. Keener. Paul 
Reifsnyder, Willie Alvin Schlappig, Franklin Smith, Charl-es H. Staudt, 
Harry Richard Stoudt, John William Werner, James Martin Yoh. 



380 ST. John's hain'.-) rkk<)k>[ed churlu. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, JUNE 4. 1904. 

Gertrude Fietta Bickel, Emily Hain Gaul, Viola Hartman, Katie 
Ellenora Horn, Lucy Ann Kelchner, Florence Catherine Rieg-el, Sallie 
May Riegel, Eva C. Rentz, Margaret L Ruth, Rosa Elmira Snader, 
Gertie M. Swartz, Minnie Elizabeth Wenrich, Katie Yod-er. 

Ulysses Werner Bickel, Henry Edward Bohn, Clarence D. Deppen, 
Clarence D. Eyrich, William L Eyrich, Calvin L Greth, Harry William 
Hart, David Himmelreich, Charles Hiram Knoll, George Rufus Lutz, 
William E. S. Parson, Edwin Nathaniel Riegel, John Emanuel Riegel, 
Earl Rothermel, Paul L. Ruth, Charlie Harrison Sallada, Adam Henry 
Schaeffer. Herbert Lamon Schlappich, Erwin J. Simmon, Charles 
Franklin Smith, Edwin F. Smith, Milton Jacob Smith, William Edward 
Spatz, Charles Isaac Spayd, Paul Herbert Sti-ely, William Wellington 
Wenrich, Allie Luther Yocum. 

CLASS CONFIRMED. JUNE 10, 1905. 

Frank M. Becker, Edward D. Bohn, Paul F. Bucks, Charles Henry 
Clouse, Paul A. Dunkelberger, Charles A. Fisher, Harve}' B. Fry, 
Frank Gable, William Albert Greath, J. Leonard Hain, Ralph Bucks 
Hassler, Howard Samuel Hetrich, Edward Lewis Klopp, Willie Frank- 
lin Koch, George Joshua Lamm, Fred Hain Ludwig, Charles Ells- 
worth Manning, Franklin Adam Riegel, Edwin Calvin Sheidy, Howard 
G. Spease, Paul Irwin Joseph Texter, Edward K. W-erner, Edward 
Hull Yoh. 

Annie C. Becker, Lillie L. Bickel. Gertrude Clarinda Dunkelberger, 
Annie E. Geiger, Grace Jun-e Hain, Carrie Lillie Hiester. Mamie B. 
Hinkle, Annie Etilia Rebecca Horn, Bessie Luella Kintzer, Laura S. 
Kissling, Annie Laura Klopp, Mary Susanna Manning, Carrie May 
Reber, Grace G. Reber, Cora Ann Rieifsnyder, Sallie Pearl Schaefifer, 
Alva Bertha Schlappich, Jennie Maria Seitzinger, Lizzize Ann Seitz- 
inger, Laura Mabel Stiely, Jennie K. Werner, Ell-en Sophia Texter, 
Bessie May Tice. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, JUNE 2, 1906. 

Emma Sarah Becker, Sadie Charity Becker, Edith Elizabeth Bross- 
man, Florence Ellen Nora Brossman, Carrie Annie Dunkelberger, 
Mabel May Fisher, Lillie May Fry, Beulal; EHzabeth Gaul, Anna 
Elizabeth German, Carrie Ellen Heister, Gertie F. Hertz, Lizzzie 
Maria Hoster, Emma R. Koch, Besssie Matilda Koller, Lovi-e Emma 
Ludwig, Katie McDowell, Nora Miller, Edith iMary Mogel. Katie 
Ann Ruth, Margaret Elmira Ruth, Eva ]\Iay Schaeffer, Nora Eliza- 
beth Simmons, Beulah Amelia Speicher, Lizzzie Elnora Webber, Cora 
Tamson Yoh, Sallie Matilda Yoh. 

Charles Frederick Bohn, William H. Ernes, John Sell Fincher, 
Thomas Calvin Gable, Henry M. Gaul, Walter Reuben Gaul, John 
William G-elsinger, Jacob Greath, Paul Franklin Greth. Harry Wilson 
Heister, George Edwin Knoll, Chester Michael Ludwig. John Webster 



ST. johin's (hain's) reformed church. 381 

Madeira, Clarence M. Mogel, Charles Samuel Smith Parson, A. Fred- 
erick Rentz, Henry Walt-er Riegel, Herbert Joseph Sheidy, Charles F. 
Snyder, Harvey Anthony Spayd, Herbert Wilson Stiely, William Jacob 
Stout, Robert Weik, Stephen Weik, Edwin Henry Werner, Edward 
Adam Yoder, William Franklin Yoder. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, MAY i8, 1907. 

Stella Eve Bohn, Elsie Mary Ann Boyer, Emma Elmeda Boyer, 
Annie Amanda Dunkelberger, Bessie Mary Fisher, Margie Norma 
German, Emma Laura Gerhart, Marion Lilly Hain, Alma Christa Het- 
rich, !Mabel Edith Kelchner, Florence Elizabeth Kershn-er, Bessie 
Elvira Krick, Viella Edna Lamm, Jennie Eva Lebbo, Emma Katie 
Mover, Carrie May Reed, Florence May Reifsnyd-er, Eva Magdalena 
Ruth, Eva Ann Schaeffer, Mary Geneva Seifert, Bessie Eva Spatz, 
Lottie Rebecca Spayd, Gussie May Sti-ely, Florence M. Svvartz, Kate 
B. Wenrich, Laura Eva Werner, Stella Virginia Werner, Mabel Bertha 
Yoder, Emily G. Hassler. 

James Daniel Bickel, David Franklin Bohn, James J. Boyer, Rob-ert 
William Boyer, Lewis William Ensinger, William L Eyrich, Frederick 
M. Fisher, W'illiam G. Flickinger, George Adarn Gaul, Edwin Samuel 
Hafer, Andrew M. Hassler, Sollie Ulyss-es Horn, Frederick West, 
Walter William Koch, Clinton L. Kutsher, Freddie Edwin Lamm, 
Henry H. Lukenbill, Raymond Mathias Ludwig, Franklin Jonathan 
Marks, George W. Miller, Robert Henry Miller, William U. Moyer, 
David E. Parson, William Frederick Reed, William Albert Riegel. 
William J. Ruth, Irvin H. Schannauer, Ammon Grover Simmon, Paul 
Wengert, Thomas Paul Werner, George E. Wolfensberger, Calvin 
Adam Yoh, Jacob J. Yoh. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, JUNE 6, 1908. 

Helen Cristie Adams, Sarah Elizabeth Adams, Sarah Catharine 
Barnett, Maude Sallie Bohn, Candace Mae Boyer, Emma Esta Bross- 
man, Mary Hannah Clouse, ISIartha Mae Dunkelberger, Bertha Mae 
Felker, Annie Bregetta Gaul, Elda Sarah Greth, Virgin Mary Hafer, 
Stella Clair Hain, Stella Maria Heffner, Lilli-e May Krick, Sadie May 
Reider, ^lary Susan Ruth, Stella Margie Smith, Florence Staudt, Stella 
Emma Stief, Minnie Ellen Stiely, Annie H. Fidler. 

Charles R. Bohn, Charles Morgan Boyer, George E. Bucks, John 
Nevin Divine, Raymond Dundore, Irwin Martin Dunkelberger, Lloyd 
David Fisher, Edward Franklin Haas, Isaac Adam Hain, J. Ellwood 
Home, Robert L. Knoll, Harry B. Koch, Clarence Norman Lamm, 
Lloyd G. Reber, Robert G. Sheidy, Ira Jacob Snad-er, Charles Reuben 
Ulrich, Edward A. Yoe. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, MAY 29, 1909. 

Emma Elizabeth Barnett, Lillie Beard, Bessie Susan Boyer, Ruth 
Emma Brossman, Estelle Elizabeth Fleischer, Nora Sel-esa Fromm, 
Bertha May Gaul, Minnie M. Hafer, Maggie Elizabeth Home, Mary 



382 ST. John's (hmn's) KhFoRMED church. 

S. Johnston, Lillie May Kissling, Lulu Ma}' Lamm, Eva Elizabeth 
Ohnmacht, Helen May Renniuger, Edan Catharine Riegel, Lizzie De- 
borah Riegel, Maggie Rebecca Riegel, Anna Mary Ruth, Sallie Es- 
tella Ruth. Laura Rebecca Simmons, Laura Stief, Florence Ellen 
Stief, Annie Eva Werner. Ellen Mary Werner. 

Paul Daniel Barnett, Lew Wallace Belcher, Leonard Franklin 
Bend-er. R. Roland Binkley, William Bolinger, John David Boyer. David 
Dunkelberger, Paul Samuel Dunkelberger, George H. Freeman, Nathan 
William Fromm, Paul William Greth, Edward Gring, Charles C. G. 
Hain, John S. Johnston, Michael Nathaniel Kintzer, Floyd William 
Reiss, James Emanuel Riegel, Raymond Daniel Schlappich, Reuben 
Showalter, Paul L Speicher, Charles W. Stief, Harry D. Stoll, Adam 
Adlai Stoudt, Adam H. Stoudt, Evan H. Stoudt, Harvey O. Werner, 

CLASS CONFIRMED, MAY 14, 1910. 

Lillie May Beard, Mabel F. Bend-er, Eva A. Bohn, Mabel Eva 
Brossman, Sarah Elmira Clouse, Stella Laura Dunkelberger, Florence 
Eckenroth, Stella Adeline Eckenroth, Emma E. Fessl-er, Florence 
M. Fisher, Edna Mabel Greth, Mary Matilda Hafer, Edith M. Hassler, 
Mabel Caroline Hetrich, Laura S. Johnston, Ellen S. Kissling, Susan 
Amanda Krick, Helen R. Luft, Nora Maria Parsons, Mary Elmira 
Raezer, Hettie Violet Reed, Florence Cora Rentz, Ella May Schmehl, 
Katie Florence Seitzinger, Edna Rebecca Spatz, Clara Annie Troop, 
Katie Wenrich, Elsie Joanna Werner, Hattie Martha Yoder. 

Earl S. Bohn, George H-enry Boyer, Frederick L. Brossman, 
Harvey W. Fisher, Herbert Michael Fisher, Reily Michael Fisher, 
George H. Frobey, John Harvey Gaul, William Henry Gaul, Clar- 
ence G. Gehret, Franklin Herbert Greth, Charles Edward Hiester, 
George Johnston, Robert Israel Kintzer, John Edward Koch, Charles 
Alfred Lamm, Charles H. Lamp, William C. Ohnmacht, Martin Peifer, 
Robert Schaeffer, Thomas J. M. Smeck, Edward Franklin Spayd, Willis 
R. Snader, George E. Stoudt, Raymond Daniel Stoudt, Harry W-eitzel, 
George Irwin Whitmoyer, Earl Franklin Yoder. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, MAY 25, 1912. 

Clarence H. Barnett, Harvey Daniel Boyer, Earl Edward Bross- 
man, Paul J. Brossman, Robert Dunkelberger, John H. Fromm, George 
F. Gaul, Daniel Gelsinger, Walter Gring, Earl D. Gelsinger, Robert 
Franklin Hart, Calvin Hoover, Lester L. Keener, Charles Jacob Koch, 
Wellington Edwin Lamm, William A. Lamm, Steph-en Lehn, William 
J. Parsons, Robert R. Petticoffer, Ira Reifsnyder, George Samuel Spayd, 
Clayton Luther Stief, John Troutman, Paul Alfred Unger, Charles 
F. Yoh. Isaac H. Yoh. 

Mary Angeline Bickel, Ida Eliza Bohn, Kathryn Bohn, Florence 
Mabel Boy^r, Esther Louisa Brossman, Edna S. Burkey, Emma Mabel 
Gelsinger, Florence June Gerhart, Katie Stella Gring, Mary Rebecca 
Hiester, Ella C. Hetrich, Bertha May Johnston, Edna Eva Ken- 



ST JOHX'S (HAIN's) reformed CHURCH. 383 

ney, Mary H. Klopp, Stella Amelia Knoll, Clara Irene 
Lash, Stella M. Lash, Alma Mogel. Laura May Nye, Mattie Nye, 
Katie Louisa Ohnmacht, Leah C. Parson, Naomi E. Reed, Katie S. 
Stiely, Gertrude Troop, Mary Alice Troop, Minerva W-eitzel, Ida Re- 
becca West, Eva Magdalena Yoh, Katie Wentzel. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, JUNE 3, iqh- 

Florence Barlet, Annie Amanda Barnett, Jennie Flickinger, Mary 
C. Fromm, Anna Kati-e Gerhart, Emma Susan Hassler, Eva Anna 
Hassler, Elsie Adline Heffner, Katie R. Mogel, Sallie Emma Reed, 
Esther Viola RoUman, Martha Pearl Riegel, Florence K. Schaeffer, 
Maggie Schaeffer, Grace Rebecca Schmehl, Emily Bessie West, Lovie 
Mabel Zerbe. 

Mendon Barlet, Reuben Barnett, Walter L. Binkley, Charles Mer- 
lin Boyer, Harry Bucks, George Calvin Fromm, Claude B. Hain, James 
Monro-e Hassler, Howard Johnston, Charles R. Keener, Samuel 
Rhoads, George Edwin Riegel, Harry Alfred Stief, Robert C. Stief, 
■Clayton Jonathan Sweitzer, Irwin G. Werner. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, MAY 10, 1913. 

Mabel Hannah Barnett, Helen Beulah Bender, Edna Anna Beyer, 
Emma Elizabeth Boyer, Mary Ellen Boyer, Rosie Anna Boyer, Carrie 
Mary Brossman, Mae Rebecca Bucks, Cora Sophia Ensinger, Sallie 
Ann Eyrich, Mabel Valeria Gaul, Cora Leah Heckler, Helen F. Hughes, 
Mary Catharine Knoll, Bessie May Krick, Ella Nora Mathew, Eva 
Rebecca Mathew, Edna L. Newman, Mary Mabel Reed, Florence H. 
Ruth, Ellen Schaeffer, Mabel L. Schaeffer, Susie Marguerite Schaeffer, 
Virgie N. Sheidy, Pearl Viola Stiely, Vesta H. Strieker, Gertrude May 
Strunk, Catherine N. Weidman, Maggie Cecilia Yod'cr. 

Morris William Beebe, Clarence Bender, Paul David Bender, 
Charles W. Binkley, Riley Andrew Boyer, William L. Boyer, Zach- 
arias Benious Brendle, Calvin Ree Fry, Charles Daniel Gaul, John 
W. Gaul, Robert E. Gaul, Daniel D. Graul, Harry Greath. ElHs Charlie 
Greth, Lloyd S. Grimes, Alvin Mog-el, Henry Franklin Nye, James I. 
Reber, Cecil W. Rhoads, Chester Clay Ritter, Frederick W. Simmons, 
Robert Henry Spare, Paul Calvin Spayd, Charles William Strunk, 
Charles Francis Werner, Charl-es W. Wyandt. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, MAY 30, 1914. 

L. Mae Binkley, Katie Stella Boyer, Mary May Brossman, Lillie 
Isabella Faust, Lillie Emma Fisher, Hermenia Margaret Gerhart, 
Florence Grimes, Ellen Ruth Hain, Rosalie Knorr Hartman, Sarah 
"Elmira Hiester, Mary Alice Edith Krick, Vesta Susannah Lambert, 
Emma Rebecca Lerch, Murla M. Petticoffer, Eva Anna Reber, Annie 
S. Reed, Sallie G. Ri-egel, Leah Edna Rothermel, Eva Elizabeth Schan- 
nauer, Esther Minerva Sheidy, Lizzie Rebecca Schell, Minnie Sho- 
■walter, Eva Margaret Spatz, Rubena May Stief, Sallie Susan St-effey, 



384 ST. John's (hain's) rkformp:!) chukch. 

Bessie May Sweitzer, Florence Mae Texter, Annie Mary Ulrich, Carrie 
Emma Ulrich, Mabel W-entzel. 

Charles Morgan Fidler, Foster J. Fisher, Levi S. Gaul. George 
Adam Gerhart, Luke John Greth, Earl Herbert Greth, Raymond Ell- 
wood Greth, William P. Hain, Michael LeRoy H-effner, Early LeRoy 
Heily, Michael Earl Keith, Howard Werner Knoll, Samuel L Koller, 
Adam William Kramer, WiUiam Daniel Krick. Earl Frederick Lamm, 
Frederick H. Mclntyre, L-ester Howard Schaeffer, Adam Showalter, 
Adam Jacob Spatz, Jr., Edward Pearse Ulrich, Thomas WilHam Wer- 
ner, Daniel K. Yoder, William John Yoder. 

CLASS CONFIRMED, MAY 22, 1915- 

Eva Minerva Baer, Rheda F. Boyer, Martha Catherine Brossman, 
Mabel Cath-erine Fidler, Lillian Agnes Gaul. Ruth Catherine Gerhart, 
Mabel V. Hassler, Laura Eva Horn, Elsie S. Keener, Mary Louisa 
Keener, Sallie Minnie Kelchner, Florence Catherin-e Kerchner, Mabel 
E. Ludwig, Lizzie E. Moyer, B-essie Parsons, Vesta Parsons, Maria 
Ellen Seitzinger, Mab-el M. Sheidy, Florence Sarah Simmon, Emma- 
Lottie Smith, Mabel Annie Smith, Ada C. Strause, Luella May Strause, 
Ellen May Werner, Carrie E. Whitmoyer, Cora K. Zerbe. 

Daniel John Bick-el. Harry J. Binkley, Earl Raymond Bohn. Walter 
E. Deppen, Norman C. Dittes, Harvey D. Fry, William Raymond Ger- 
hart, Adam David Greth, Arthur A. Greth, Charles P. Griffith, Earl 
E. Heister, Paul J. Impink, Ralph G. Keener. George R. Kerchn-er, 
Edwin Mogel, George H. Nye, Adam S. Ohnmacht, Raymond Daniel 
Parson, Walker Schaeffer. Rufus E. Strauch. Andrew J. Yoh, Richard 
Elkanah Yoh. 

CLASS CONFIRMED. JUNE 10. 1916. 

Verna Agnes Aul-enbach, Edith May Barnett. S. Violet Bohn, 
Helen Maud Eyrich, Leah Ellen Fisher, Sarah Katie Greth, Amelia 
Ruth Hassler, Hazel Marie Hassler, Velma Elizabeth Kalbach, Ellen 
Catharine Kintzer, Florence Hettie Krick, Emma Erma Rentz, Elda 
Myrtle Snyder, Eva E. Stief, Rose Elizabeth Stief, Minnie Elizabeth 
Sweitzer, Mary Lizzzie Werner, Maud May Wolf, Lucy E. Yoh. 

William Nelson Bender, Henry W. Dri-ebelbis, Edward Dunkel- 
berger, Irvin Joseph Fry, Harvey A. Gaul. G. Elmer Gerhart, LeRoy 
C. Greth, Earl Peter Hain, John Jacob- Heffner, Arthur A. Keener, 
George Lloyd Keith, Lloyd Adam Kintzer, Daniel Bryan Lamm, Paul 
A. Lamm, Herman William Marks, Joseph Otto, Charles W. Petti- 
coffer, Charles Isaac Ruth, John F. Ruth, Reuben Schaeffer, Charles 
Isaac Schmehl, LeRoy Howard Snyder. Alvin P. Spatz, Harvey Calvin 
Spayd, John Adam Strunk, Stanley Sylvester Strunk, Adam W. Unger,. 
John Ezra W-erner, Raymond W. Whitmoyer, Charles D. Yoh, 




CLASS OF 1916. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 385 

Marriages Performed by Rev. W^m. J. Kershner. 

1883-1916. 

1884. 

Jlay 31 Milton T.. C4ottshall— Emma Kochel 

June 21 William C. Feather — Mary A. Wolfeusberger 

.1 uly 16 John E. Weitzel — Mary G. Moyer 

Sept. 4 Henry S. Yocum — Maria Gaul 

Sept. 6 Richard Stoudt — Mary Texter 

Sept. 6 Milton Klopp — Alice Sell 

Oct. 18 Clement Kinard — Mrs. Lucinda Hess 

Nov. 1 Jacob K. Bohn — Elmira B. Leiuiuger 

Nov. 1 Franklin P. Greath— Ellen Seidel 

Nov. 1 Darias H. Bohn — Lydia A. Yoder 

Nov. I'j John G. Ruth— Annie Elizabeth G. Zerr 

Nov. 22 John Spatz — Agnes Kricl£ 

Nov. 29 Daniel H. Krick — Rebecca H. Fritz 

Dec. 1.3 Franklin H. Bitler — Lizzie M. Miller 

Dec. 13 Charles R. Weitzel — Clara E. Unger 

Dec. 25 Daniel W. Bohn — Lizzie A. Lynn 

1885. 

Jan. 1 John H. Gaul— Clara C. Fidler 

.Tan. 10 Elias Phillips— Hettie R. Babb 

Feb. 3 Miller M. Evans — Lizzie Krick 

Feb. 21 Harvey Wentz— Sallie H. Horn 

Feb. 21 William L. Werner— Kate S. Gaul 

March 26 William J. Lengel— Rebecca H. Moeschel 

March 28 Adam Fry — Emma D. Borneman 

May 9 John Henry Ensiuger— Lizzie Hartman 

May 24 Morris W. Buch — Kate Meade 

June 13 Tavilla R. Berger — Malinda A. Reber 

August 8 Howard Shultz — Cecilia Rhoads 

August 15 John H. Ulrich — Hannah S. Simmons 

August 22 William H. Whiskeyman — Maggie M. Sell 

August 29 Isaac H. Yoh — Kate Hoover 

Sept. 19 Joel W. Hainly— Kate H. Hain 

Sept. 19 Albert W. Dunkelberger— Sallie E. Seidel 

Sept. 26 Will H. Bechtel— Kate S. Fidler 

Sept. 26 John R. Miller— Sophia Diefenbach 

Sept. 26 David W. Ulrich— Annie R. Long 

Sept. 29 Samuel Weitzel — Lucy M. Kegerreis 

Oct. 24 Franklin Y. Hill— Ellen A. Simmon 

Nov. 7 William A. Focht— Kate R. Miller 

Nov. 26 David G. Miller— Mary K. Hiester 

Dec. 12 Adam K. Stoudt— Sarah Rothermel 



386 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Dec, 12 Harrison Hartman — Lydia Barr 

Dec. 19 John M. Bare — Agnes H. Hain 

1886. 

Jan. 17 Morris R. Moser — Rosa H. Kurtz 

Feb. 4 Reily Hain— Annie G. Gaul 

Feb. 20 Henry S. Clauser— Anna M. Hull 

April 17 Martin Goodhart— Sallie Fritz 

April 17 Jacob Fritz — Valeria Fistier 

ivlay 15 Charles Moyer — Emma Mell 

july 10 Patrick Meade — Sarah Ann Moyer 

Juyl 31 James Spayd — Lucy Ann Romlg 

August 7 Henry Y. Gerhart — Sarah A. Zechmaii 

August 14 George L. Witman — Lizzie E. Weitzel 

August 28 Milton S. Werner — Mary Y. KrlcK 

August 28 William Ernes— Katie Fehr 

Sept.4 Edward E. Ludwig — Emeline R. Fisher 

Sept 11 Jacob H. Matz — Mary Ellen Tothero 

Oct 2 Adam H. Hart- Mary E. Fleisher 

Oct. 3 Frederick Smith — Lizzie Staver 

Oct. 9 Reily Bickel— Emma Schaefifer 

Oct. 9 Samuel Bonne — Amanda Rothenberger 

Oct. 30 Henry Shoup— Mary Weitzel 

Dec. 4 James F. Ruth— Sallie E. Ruth 

Dec. 5 George M. Ludwig — Ella E. Schmehl 

Dec. 7 Daniel M. Hain — Katie E. Huyett 

Dec. 11 Edward M. Miller — Emma W. Whitmoyer 

Dec. 23 Charles Stiely — Lizzie Helman 

1887. 

Jan. 8 Frederick Hoffman — Alice Spohn 

Feb. 19 Jerome Fleisher — -Emma Stiely 

March 29 Daniel B. Krick— Mary R. Sheetz 

April 7 William G. Krick — Rebecca M. Zacharias 

May 7 Adam Werner — Mrs. Susanna Moyer 

May 21 Jacob R. Seitzinger — Katie A. Riegel 

May 21 George Sallade — Isabella Himmelreich 

May 21 Henry Gerhart — Katie Fehr 

June 4 Solomon Freeman — Tillie Smith 

July 16 James A. Ames — Sarah J. Zerby 

July 16 Adam D. Yoder — Sallie I. Ames 

July 16 Benjamin L. Hartman — MaryStefifey 

July 30 John R. Binkley— Sallie Krick 

August 6 Adam G. Moser — Emma Weidner 

August 27 Adam M. Hartz — Katie Ann Fry 

August 27 James L. Sell — Sallie F. Gruber 

Sept 3 John R. Zeller— Emma R. Sallade 

Sept 24 Charles P. Shirk— Ella S. Kurtz 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 387 

Oct. 8 John A. Werner — Katie A. Knoll 

Oct. 29 William Henry Fisher — Annie M. Kintzer 

Oct. 29 Adam S. Klopp — Lizzie S. Simmon 

Nov. 5 Daniel Gelsinger — Mary Dundore 

Nov. 5 Henry H. Reber — Lizzie Greth 

Nov. 19 Samuel A. Breitag — Sallie Y. Gerhart 

Dec. 17 Fred W. Gaul— Mary C. Krick 

Dec. 31 Benjamin Blatt — Emma Sell 

1888. 

Jan. 21 Greorge L. Wanner — Katie J. Kauff man 

Jan. 28 Stanton O. Billman — Sallie K. Kraemer 

Feb. 4 , Charles W. Hertz — Mary Freeman 

March 31 George S. Eckenroad — ^Amelia W. Matz 

April 28 Benjamin F. Spatz — Mary Belles 

April 28 David M. Moyer — Alice W. Werner 

May 5 Charles H. Stamm — Katie Phillips 

May 12 Franklin P. Moyer — Sarah M. Ringler 

May 19 George W. Gring — Annie W. Kricli 

June 2 Frank Ditzler — Maria Simmon 

June 2 Henry G. Matz — Ida R. McAllister 

June 16 Thomas C. Shoup — Alice Krick 

July 14 George E. Binkley — Annie E. Shappell 

Sept. 1 John H. Krick — Eva A. Spatz 

Sept. 8 Charles Y. Gerhart — Mary A. Stiely 

Sept. 15 Joseph H. Sheidy — Mary A. Unger 

Sept. 15 George H. Hain — Kate G. Kleingini 

Sept. 29 Isaac W. Hiester — ^Maggie Ruth 

Oct. 6 Wayne Simmon — ^Annie Stoudt 

Oct. 6 Adam P. Spatz — Eva A. Brossmau 

Oct. 13 John A. Weitzel— Mrs. Elizabeth K. Gring 

Nov. 17 Abraham G. Latshaw — Annie I. Weiant 

Nov. 17 Levi S. White — Catharine M. Bickel 

Dec. 1 George M. Lebbo — Mary G. Parson 

Dee. 1 Charles S. Hiester — Sallie Fisher 

Dec. 22 Franklin Becker — Valeria Hiester 

Dec. 22 George W. Rubright— Kate A. Phillips 

Dec. 25 Harry S. Stiely — Lizzie D. Bixenstine 

Dec. 25 Leonard S. Stiely — Rebecca C. Oyler 

1889. 

Jan. 26 George Parson — Lizzie Moyer 

March 16 John W. Boyer — Emma Sarah Fidler 

March 23 Michael Fleisher — Emma Lush 

April 13 Sabastian Hassler — Amanda S. Fleisher 

April 20 Morris J. Geiss— Kate A. Wahl 

April 20 Harry Kramer — Maggie Steely 

May 4 Wilson W. Smith — Annie C. Resch 



388 ST. JOH^'s (hain's) reformed church 

May 9 George W. Brown — Sallie J. White 

May 1] Adam M. Yoh — Ida E. Duudore 

June 27 Samuel B. Keppel — Eva MuU 

July 6 Albert S. Keller — Agnes Hester 

July 13 Albert C. Ulrich— Kate S. Simon 

July 20 John H. Romieh— Sallie E. Bohn 

July 27 Harvey G. Long — Hannah S. White 

August 22 Solomon H. Ruth — Sallie E. Wisner 

Oct. 12 Charles Block— Clara Trate 

Oct. 24 Harry H. Shartle — Kate VauReed 

Oct. 26 Peter A. Hain — Karie S. Linsman 

Oct. 26 William R. Sheeler — Annie Rader 

Oct. 26 Charles F. Dalton — Sallie R. Moser 

Nov. 2 James E. Bricker — Lizzie Machmer 

Nov. 7 Dr. Thomas G. Binkley — Maggie M. Thirwechter 

Nov. 9 John K. Furlow — Lillie Dundore 

Nov. 16 Adam Waldman— Rebecca Engelhard 

Nov. 23 Harry R. Gring— Mary V. Steffee 

Nov. 23 .James R. Kegerreis — Katie R. Haiu 

Dec. 7 Hiram S. Weitzel — Kate S. Leininger 

Dec. 7 Lewis J. Haiu — Ella M. Hain 

Dec. 14 James F. Reber — Lydia S. Fidler 

Dec. 14 Edwin Z. Miller — Maria Gerhard 

Dec. 21 ; W. G. Dunkelberger — Kate E. Miller 

Dec. 21 William D. Lamm — Alva Hinuershitz 

1890. 

Jan. 11 Eugene C. Hetrich — E]mma C. Bricker 

Jan. 24 George W. Hinnershitz — Sarah Poutch 

March 1 Charles Y. Hill — Mary Moyer 

March 20 Daniel B. Steffey — Valeria C. Kohl 

March 20 Aaron D. Strunk — Rebecca C. Herbert 

March 22 Emanuel Riegel — Kate Hatt 

March 22 Harry C. Weitzel — Kate Hassler 

April 4 Eli D. I^ebo — Minerva N. Labe 

May 3 John A. Spohu — Kate E. Gring 

May 17 Franklin Huntzinger — Lizzie Ernes 

June 14 Reily W. Heffner — Clara Huey 

July 26 Edward Smith — Mi's. Kate High 

August 9 Benjamin F. Sheidy — Clara Potteiger 

August 9 William Y. Krick — Mrs. Eva A. Krick 

August 9 Lewis Gottshall — Annie A. Greth 

August 16 Aaron Griffeth — Agnes Hoffert 

August 30 Aaron B. Mentzer — Sallie E. Hossler 

Sept. 27 George B. Lamm — Annie E. Whitmoyer 

Sept. 27 Daniel F. Smith — Sallie C. Miller 

Oct 4 Jacob W. Koch — Emma F. Hassler 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 389 

Nov. 9 Peter W. Gerhart, Jr.— Ida R. Wenrieli 

Nov. 15 Charles A. Greth — Aunie M. Kiutzer 

Nov. 22 Martin Hassler— Kate A. Schaeffer 

Nov. 22 Franklin J. Haas — Katie E. R«th 

Nov. 22 Charles B. Hull— Laura A. Shappell 

Nov. 29 David W. Koller— Alice K, Reiss 

I>ec. 23 John I. Krick — Mary E. Nunnermacher 

1891. 

Jan. 3 John H. Foreman — Chesta W. Stamm 

Jan. 3 Fred. J. K. Hafer— Mary Ellen W. Stamm 

Jan. 17 James P. Balthaser — Lillie A. Blatt 

Jan. 17 James M. Matz — Alice Hartman 

Jan. 31 Benneville E. Mohn — Caroline Henninger 

Feb. 5 J. Pearson Reeser — Jennie C. VauReed 

Feb. 7 John H. Matz — Sallie E. Brossman 

Feb. 12 Cyrus M. White — Ellen B. Hile 

Feb. 21 James B. Borkey — Kate Greth 

Feb. 25 Joshua K. Gring — Cornelia E. Strause 

Feb. 28 Edward E. Sheidy— Sallie B. Greth 

March 7 Jefferson H. Werner — Nora Yundt 

March 26 Franklin H. Fisher— Mary M. Gaul 

April 11 Adam S. Klopp — Annie E. Stief 

April 23 Harry S. Bryan — Mary Brubaker 

May 9 Isaac C. Greth — Kate M. Himmelreich 

May 16 William L. Beecher — Clara S. Moyer 

May 23 David Hart — ^Alice Moyer 

May 30 Harry S. Hossler — Sallie Kochel 

May 30 Harvey E. Gelsinger — Minnie M. Grim 

June 13 Daniel H. Gerhart — Kate M. Gaul 

June 14 Ira S. Kurtz — H. Jenne Swartz 

June IS Henry C. Biever — Mrs. Amanda M. Bechtel 

June 20 Jacob B. Kelchner — Alice Noll 

July 11 Emlon Moyer — Grace L. Myers 

July 25 Henry E. Schmeck — Lizzie Himmelreich 

July 25 Frank B. Stiely — Maggie K. Kerchner 

Au},'nst 1 William S. Eberly — Mary Alice Gromis 

August 1 Charles H. Mathias — Amanda K. Hartz 

August 15 Morris R. Reber— Candace H. Gerhart 

August 22 Daniel W. Zuber— Ellen H. Marks 

Augus^t 20 Charles W. Brossman — Mary S. Werner 

August 20 Harry S. Werner— Emma R. Gerhard 

Sept. 32 James M. Rothermel— Clara O. TroUiuger 

Sept. 12 Samuel H. Mohn— Mary Ann Weitzel 

•Oct. 8 Franklin G. Dunkelberger— Ida May Gabel 

Oct. 10 Michael K. Biukley— Emma S. Hassler 

Oct. 17 Solomon R. Reber— Sallie G. Bender 



390 ST. John's Chain's) reformed church. 

Oct. 24 Charles H. Dunkelberger — Lizzie B. Mentzer 

Oct. 24 Franklin McCauley— Mary M. Wolf 

Nov. 14 Daniel I. Boyer — Susan A. A. Simons 

Dec. 12 Charles Bohn — Rebecca Hartz 

Dec. 24 Edde Rupp— Matilda Petticoffer 

Dec. 24 David Morrow — Chestie Eshelman 

Dec. 25 Charles J. Spayd — Mary H. Haws 

Dec. 25 George E. Degler — Mary F. Brendle 

1892. 

Jan. 2 Charles M. Klopp — Caroline E. Fisher 

Jan. 8 John R. Ludwig — Kate Tester 

Jan. 14 William D. Xusbaum — Sarah D. DeHart 

Jan. 26 William F. Jones— Hannah G. Ruth 

Feb. 13 Elmer E. Moyer— Alice H. Bohn 

Feb. 27 William B. Reiss — Carrie M. Hinnershitz 

March 12 t Henry H. Grerhart — Ida E. Freeman 

March 19 Harry F. Bare — Annla E. F. Mays 

April 2 Irwin M. Hafer — Mary M. Reifsuyder 

April 29 P. Thomas Evans— Sallie H. Shepp^ 

April 30 Charles Joseph Pawling — Secelia E. Strause 

May 12 William A. Miller — Mary E. Schweitzer 

May 14 , William A. Wentzel — Katie Ruth 

May 24 Irwin Ditlow — Alva Schaeffer 

July 16 John H. Home, M.D.— Sallie A. Knoll 

July 16 Charles A. Ecenroth — Katie A. Seitzinger 

August 6 George B. Dunkelberger — Sarah S. Reifsnyder 

August 20 Wellington Grime — Sallie Weitzel 

August 23 .John T. Brossmau — Ella E. Spangler 

Sept. 3 Samuel E. Reifsnyder — Nora E. Greim 

Sept. 17 Isaac A. Hiester — Annie Noll 

Sept. 22 Lowell Williams — Annie Hardeman 

Sept. 29 Samuel Merkel — Annie E. Raudenbush 

Oct. 1 David RuCfuer— Katie Kohl 

Oct. 29 George D. Barnet— Mary Strunk 

Oct. 29 Charles F. Himmelberger — Kate E. Babb 

Nov. 12 Abraham W. Freeman — Emma R. Fisher 

Nov. 24 Harry G. Hain— Alice J. Babb 

Nov. 26 I^eonard G. Hain, M.D. — Annie R. Miller 

Dec. 3 Adam J. Gromis— Ella M. Bickle 

Dec. 3 Franklin R. Hossler — Kate A. Wikfr 

Dec. 8 John Hoster — Albertha K. Fritz 

Dec. 10 Greorge M. Rentz — Kate H. Whitmoyer 

Dec. 24 James Brendel — Cora Bucher 

Dec. 24 Daniel M. Gaul— Ellen K. Bohn 

Dec. 25 William M. Gossler — Catharine Rice 



ST. johk's (hain's) keformed church. 391 

1893. 

Jan. 1 John L. Gerhart — Marietta Link 

Jan. 7 George F. Ck)nmauf — Lizzie E. Peifer 

Jan. 14 Frank Livingood — Nora E. Sheetz 

Jan. 29 Howard E. Ruth— Lizzie G. Miller 

Feb. 25 Thomas M. Noll — Maggie E. Hiester 

Feb. 25 James H. Weyaudt — Emma E. Richard 

March 2 Charles W. Reider— Kate E. Gretb 

March 4 Charles B. Stief — Annie E. Scheidy 

March 11 Howard M. Shilling — Annie E. Maiirer 

March 25 Jacob B. Kelchner — Ida R. Noll 

March 25 James W. Lambert — Mary E. Sch wears 

April 8 Aaron F. Marks — Annie M. Hatt 

April 13 Miller A. Klopp— Kate E. Bear 

June 3 Nathaniel M. Strause — Alice Trago 

June 3 Joseph J. Fleisher — Alice M. Emore 

June 6 John A. Hain — Ellen S. Kurtz 

June 10 Edwin Moyer — Lizzie Pott 

June 24 Frank P. Ulrich — Sallie A. Simmon 

July 15 Frank Z. Gaul — Clara S. Hiester 

July 30 Robert L. Peififer — Louisa Frye 

August 5 Calvin E. Hiester — Ella Speicher 

Sept. 21 Harry W. Madary — Mary E. Lash 

Oct. 14 John H. Reinert — Cora Bender 

Nov. 7 Henry W. Mosser — Maggie Hertz 

Nov. 9 George L. Hartman — Mary Ann Dieffenbach 

Nov. 11 Anson H. Machmer — Sallie Moyer 

Nov. 23 David E. Yoder — Maggie R. Himmelreich 

Nov. 24 Abraham F. Weitzel — Hettie Bare 

Nov. 24 William H. Hatt— Emma Wenrich 

Nov. 24 Daniel I. Lerch — Annie M. Miller 

Dec. 2 Milton G. Reigel — Kate Krick 

Dec. 9 Lemon G. Petticoffer — Maria Stief 

1894. 

Jan. 4 Geoi'ge B. Hain — Adelaide L. Shoup 

Jan. 20 Marin Showalter — Lizzie Hoover 

Feb. 10 Michael R. Kintzer — Ellen Marks 

Feb. 17 Franklin P. Miller — Rebecca Machmer 

Feb. 24 J. Daniel Deppen— Kate M. Ruth 

Feb. 25 Lorenzo H. Fisher — Veleria Stetler 

March 11 Harry T. Sassaman — Jennie G. Hauck 

March 17 Luke Davis— Kate M. Grill 

March 26 Walter P. Fich thorn — Annie M. Sell 

March 31 William H. Bohn— Kate Noll 

April 14 Howard W. Schaeffer — Ellen Klopp 

April 14 Lewis W. Gring — Ella Meade 



392 ST. John's (hatn's) reformed church. 

April 21 Harvey Boyer — Clara Fisher 

April 21 John I. Reed — Lydia E. Brunner 

May 15 Comlaud Fisher — Gertrude M. Yocum 

May 15 Calviu S. Weaver — Annie S. Reber 

May 17 William H. Hatt — Annie E. Krick 

May 19 John A. Hackman — Emma Barnet 

May 31 Harvey T. Brumbach — Lillie May Keiser 

June 2 James G. Spatz— Lydia Steffey 

June 16 Edward E. Brossmau — Sallie M. Spayd 

June 21 John Wilson — Kate A. Zechman 

June 26 Charles A. Fisher — Miriam B. Grim 

July 7 Ezra Hassler — Annie M. Hartman 

August IS Franklin M. Gaul— Ella N. Addams 

August 18 Isaac Whitmoyer — Lydia R. Rintz 

August 25 John M. Young — Macy P. Mohn 

Sept. 9 C. Milton Rintz— Ida S. Miller 

Sept. 9 Abner Stief— Stelle Swoyer 

Oct. 6 Elmer F. Miller— Sallie R. Hertz 

Oct. 6 Allen F. Mohn — Kate E. Ames 

Oct. 13 William B. Krick— Kate A. Sweitzer 

Oct. 20 Willie J. Field— Viella F. Moyer 

Oct. 20 William J. R. Hiester — Annia Hettinger 

Oct. 20 Howard H. Levau — Annie L. Krause 

Oct. 25 George H. Hartman — Amanda H. Brossman 

Oct. 27 Martin R. Lutz — Mary J. Keener 

Nov. 3 William F. Texter — Annie E. Hain 

Nov. 14 John H. Newman — Nora M. Kreitzer 

Nov. 24 James B. Blatt- Deborah B. Gicker 

Nov. 24 Milton H. Gundy — Annie Texter 

Nov. 24 Alvin F. Wentzel — Lizzie K. Coldren 

Dec. 8 Reuben D. Wenrich — Ellen R. Yoder 

Dec. 15 George H. Hartman — Amanda H. Brossman 

Dec. 22 William A. Seitzinger — Sallie E. Gerhart 

Dec. 15 Franklin H. Reber — Geneva Kershner 

Dec. 29 Charles G. Reber — Clara A. Riegel 

1895. 

Jan. 5 Samuel J. Spayd — Ellen D. Yocum 

Jan. 19 Grant L. Hartman — Lizzie K. Hiester 

Feb. 13 George D. Grimes — Mary S. Pott 

Feb. 23 James D. Matthews — Emma Wolfe 

March 2 Jere S. Hill — Catharine M. Yundt 

March 2 Jacob M. Schappell — Sallie A. Groli 

Mai-ch 16 William M. Freeman — Sallie I. Fisher 

March 27 John M. Geiger — Esther E. Eisenbise 

April 4 George W. Englehart — Nora Arnold 

May 4 Harry A. Keener — Nora E. Schlott 

June 15 Charles W. Freeman — Mary Sloat 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 393 

June 29 Walter B. Fisher— Sallie A. Sharmaa 

July 13 John R. Hafer— Rosie E. Duukelberger 

July 16 Jacob U. Hain — E. Deborah Rothenberger 

July 22 William P. Richwein — Annie R. Fleisher 

August 3 John L. Strunk— Kate Strause 

Sept. 7 Edwin W. Gring— Edith L. Lorah 

Sept. 21 Harry W. Hassler— Emma P. KocU 

Sept. 21 Charles F. Ulrich— Susan Gaul 

Sept. 21 Charles S. Mohn— Bertha Palm 

Sept. 28 Henry Z. Gaul— Kate Fisher 

Sept. 28 Philip Fisher— Mary Sebastiou 

Oct. 5 Morris E. Eck — Rosa Riutz 

Oct. 5 Charles A. Gaul— Alva G. Gring 

Oct. 8 George Miles — Susan A. Shell 

Oct. 12 Lewis L. Schonour — Sarah Dautrico 

Oct. 26 Francis H. Ruth— Cora L. Wagner 

Nov. 2 Rufus Stoudt— Mable S. Schoener 

Nov. 2 David R. Yoder— Gertie W. Gaul 

Nov. 8 Charles Y. Stief— Ida Winters 

Nov. 9 Robert Greth — Rosabella Watson 

Nov. 9 William J. Moyer — Mary Ulrich 

Nov. 12 Moses Hartmau — Lizzie S. Hain 

Nov. 18 Paul V. R. Weidman — Sallie Newman 

Nov. 19 Frank R. Klopp — Lizzie Maloy 

Nov. 21 Rev. Thomas H. Krick — Jennie P. Hain 

Nov. 21 Calvin B. Smith— Kate E. Koller 

Nov. 21 James H. Deppen — Sallie Parson 

Nov. 21 Martin Luther Fritch — Emma Geigley Oberholtzer 

Nov. 30 Wayne F. Griffith— Jennis G. Kachel 

Dec. 7 Aaron Whitmoyer — Nora E. Reber 

Dee. 10 William B. Binkley— Mary F. Ruth 

Dec. 14 Charles E. Kirst — Mary S. Fisher 

Dec. 14 David L. Mell— Ida Keffer 

Dec. 21 George B. Himmelreich — Ida V. Leinbach 

Dec. 21 Jacob D. Bander — Lizzie E. Hiester 

Dec. 21 Victor B. White — Laura F. Gaul 

Dec. 24 Adam W. Fisher — Maggie Koch 

Dec. 24 Charles H. Sheidy — Clara J. Potteiger 

1896. 

Jan. 11 Charles H. Griffith — Catharine Fitterling 

Jan. 18 Albert H. Rentz— Annie May Hoffa 

Jan. 18 Hiram F. Fisher — Susan Winters 

Jan. IS Harry D. Ney — Mary Ann Fisher 

Jan. 28 Isaac Zerbe — Rosa A. Hain 

Feb. 8 John K. Klopp — Mary E. Hornberger 

Feb. 15 John R. Gaul— Kate E. Wentzel 

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394 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

March 14 Samuel W. Koller — Emma Scheid.v 

March 19 James W. Kurtz — Laura A. Schaeffer 

March 28 Daniel Kessler — Alice Freeman 

March 28 Nathan L. Althouse — Mary S. White 

April 11 Irwin R. Huyett — Elizabeth M. Oberlirt 

April 18 George F. Keener — Sallie A. Fehr 

April 24 Thomas Mason — Mary Jones 

April 25 Ezra Bergman — Ella E. Matthews 

April 25 William W. Moyer — Mary K. Kemerer 

April 25 Jac-ob S. Weaver — Susan N. Keffer 

April 28 Frederic Thousand — Kate DhupD 

May 23 Morris I. Smith — Ida F. Himmelreich 

May 30 George H. Nye — Sallie Ann Koller 

June 9 Henry K. Krick — Susan E. Young 

June 13 Harry D. Dunkelberger — Ella R. KricK 

June 13 Jacob M. Greath — Mary R. Hain 

July 4 William K. Frymoyer — Mary E. Leguer 

July 18 Isaac F. Messmer — Kate M. Moyer 

August 1 James H. Lash — Rebecca Koenig: 

August 15 William E. Sheidy — Katie Wayne- 
August 29 Heni-y Gerhart — Annie Bageustose 

Sept. 5 John G. Body — Emeliue H. Matz 

Oct. 3 Edward B. Moyer — Mai-y G. Fisher 

Oct. 3 William Meade — Mary H. Kauffman 

Oct. 9 Richard D. Bechtel— Catharine H. Fich thorn 

Oct. 10 .lohn H. Shell — Annie Weidenhammer 

Oct. 10 Charles Stamm — Gertrude Balthaser 

Oct. 17 Addison E. Moyer— Geneva E. Steffea 

Oct. 17 George F. Stehman— Ella E. Shilling: 

Oct. 24 J. William Gerhart — Mary S. Troutman 

Oct. 29 William H. Magrath — Anna A. Machmer 

October 31 Well S. Krick— Annie M. Ruth 

Nov. 7 William W. Knorr — Ella R. Zechmau 

Nov. 7 Augustus D. Keener — Adelina Crouse 

Nov. 7 Silvan B. Reichwiue — Elizabeth Brile 

Nov. 14 Levi Smith — Kate M. Kochel 

Nov. 21 George D. D. Mays — Jennie R. Labe 

Dec. 5 Charles L. Becker — Mary A. E. Mays 

Dec. 5 .William F. Unger — Kate E. Bohu 

Dec. 19 William O. Ulrich— Mary Ann Stieft 

Dec. 24 William C. Miller — Amanda G. Moser 

Dec. 25 William T. Bolinger— Eva S. Fisher 

1897. 

Jan. 16 Martin A. Stoudt — Deborah Gerhart 

Jan. 23 William G. Gouse — Lydia E. Moser 

Jan. 23 George F. Crouse — Kate F. Johnson 



ST. John's (hain's) refokmed church. 395 

Feb. 20 Thomas C. Himmelberger — Mary F. Johnson 

Feb. 25 Moses A. Bickel— Hannah B. Boyer 

March 3 Arthur C. Dittes— Laura M. Smith 

March 6 William Stiely— Lillie Petticoffer 

March 11 Frank N. Hill— Mary W. Bohn 

March 13 Michael W. Hainly — Cora R. Keener 

March 19 Howard I. Kalbach — Annie Marks 

March 27 Pierce V. Mbsser — H. Emma Hile 

April 22 Jacob C. Ehein— .Jennie K. Noll 

April 24 William J. Simmon— Sallie S. Fidler 

May 1 Howard H. Hain — Emma R. Ludwig 

May 8 Charles S. Hill-^Emma E. Yesler 

May 8 Joy Gunday — Lizzie Brown 

May 19 Martin Clancy — Kate Bland 

May 22 Frank R. Hossler — Clara K. Brison 

June 3 Elias D. Reigel — Maggie E. Tomlinson 

June 12 George H. Matz — Mary E. Lerch 

June 19 John A. Long — Kate A. Tetter 

June 26 Charles W. Nyman — Katie E. Schaeffer 

July 1 David F. Matz— Mary A. Grime 

July 17 Herman B. Hiester — Agnes Bowers 

July 31 Gersau J. Ruth — Agnes Texter 

July 31. Wilson D. Lesher— Sallie E. Gring 

August 14 John F. Hess — Kate E. Shappell 

August 19 George E- Degler — Minnie Minerva Moyer 

August 21 Joseph H. Sheidy — Minnie M. "\Vagner 

Sept. 11 Adam O. Kintzer— Eva A. Staudt 

Sept. 11 Frank D. Garner— Cora A. Keffer 

Sept. 11 George Roether — Emeline Sladlick 

Sept. 28 Charles S. Parson — Mary A. Leininger 

Oct. 2 William H. Hill— Sarah Ann Segner 

Oct. 9 William R. Miller — Laura M. Herschberger 

Nov. 9 John A. Lamm — Amanda Spatz 

Nov. 20 Edwin F. Gring — Alice Gensemer 

Nov. 27 .John W. Schnabel— Mamie M. Hill 

Dec. 4 Francis A. Fidler — Eva A. Hassler 

Dec. 4 Charles E. Mengel — Mary A. Kissinger 

Dec. 10 Harry L. Fisher — Maggie Wunder 

Dec. 11 C. H. Machmer — Themson E. Speicher 

Dec. 23 Irwin E. Ruth— Cora H. Fox 

Dec. 25 Raymond E. Baum — Rosa D. Henninger 

Dec. 2.5 David Y. Krick— Lillie Oyler 

Dec. 2.5 Leonard M. Ruth — Laura E. Mengel 

1898. 

Jan. 6 Lewis F. Matz— Sallie S. Ruth 

Jan. 14 George W. Fidler— Tillie Smith 



396 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Jan. 2!) George Bensiug — Maggie Steffey 

Jan. 29 FraukUn L. Hartman — Hannah E. Mat* 

Feb. 4 William D. Yoder — Aliueda Hie.ster 

Feb. 5 Aaron W. Mountz — Kate Salem 

March 5 Albert Fitterling — Helen Fritz 

March 12 Wilson D. Blatt — Annie B. Dickinson 

March 19 John H. Werner — Elizabeth K. Sounen 

March 19 Wellington Bickel — Emma L. Hill 

May 4 Walter A. Neihart — Lizzie Barlet 

May 7 Warren W. Andres — Alice W. Mell 

June 4 Joseph Sheeler — Ida May Breneiser 

June 11 William A. Acker — Lizzie A. Plettinger 

June 11 George H. Border — Mary E. Sheeler 

June 2.1 John H. I'lrich — Laura S. Becky 

June 25 Albert Richard — Jennie Newpher 

July Itj Irwin S. dinger — Amanda H. Mati? 

July 16 Isaac W. Schaeffer — Carrie Reider 

August 6 David Hart — Ella Koch 

August 20 George Seifarth— Sallie M. Stoudt 

August 27, Mahlon Loose — Lizzie K. Weitzel 

August 29 Howard L. Shell— Alice M. Fritz 

Sept. 3 Irwin Ressler — Mary A. Spayd 

Sept. 10 Henry Y. Burkhart — Bessie M. Glassmoyer 

Sept. 14 Daniel D. Bechtel — Kate R. Hinnershitz 

Sept. 17 Harry J. Moyer — Edna B. Freeman 

Sept. 22 Victor M. Shalter— Viola M. Grander 

Oct. S William Z. Gaul— Ella S. Wertz 

Oct. Ifi William Whitmoyer — Sarah R. Weitzel 

Oct. 16 Frank G. Leugel— Annie M. Gring 

Nov. 5 Irwin A. Speas — Kate R. Kiebach 

Nov. 12 Edwin F. Bear — Annie E. Gring 

Nov. 24 William H. East— Carrie M. Shunk 

Nov. 26 Irwin D. Bare — Hettie E. Potteiger 

Nov. 26 Francis Ruth — Mary J. Dundore 

Dec. 17 Milton Keffer — Martha Pierce 

Dec. 24 Alfred Iloft'ert- Mary Ann Moyer 

Dec. 24 Samuel Sichel— Ix)vie M. S. Gottshall 

Feb. 9 John H. Ruth— Jennie Rothenberger 

1899. 

Jan. 7 William A. Kerchner — Mary Brossman 

Jan. 21 George W. Rutli— Kate F. Rutli 

Jan. 28 Henry S. Moyer — Sallie Brooks 

Jan. 28 John P. Greth— Ellen M. Texter 

Jan. 28 Benjamin F. Steffey — Mary Ann Beavens 

Feb. 18 James D. Brensinger — Rachel K. Ruth 

Feb. IS Eugene C. Wolf— Mary M. Spengler 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 397 

March 11 John Weidenheimer — Eva E. Schnell 

March 25 Harry S. Lambert— Sal lie J. Lndwi;^ 

April 8 Charles L. Schnabel — ^Anuie Demmi;^ 

April 8 Alvin P. IVIoyer— Kate E. Stoudt 

April 8 Isaac Gerhart— Nora Ellen Gaul 

April 22 William W. Staudt— Cora K. Hain 

April 22 William T. KefPer — Kate R. Fleisher 

April 27 Henry C. Mahanna — :Mary Troop 

May 13 T'lysses A. Lamm — Mary A. Knoll 

May 20 Charles S. Mohn— Lillie N. Krick 

June 24 John R. Spayd — Annie N. Ressler 

June 24 Ira Bergman— Maggie S. Dundore 

July 1 Harvey F. Grime — Mary B. Mock 

July 15 Isaac C. Bohn — Tillie Anderson 

August 5 Ashtou A. Jacoby — Rebecca Stoudt 

August 12 Charles F. Bellman — Bertha E. Goodman 

August 20 Calvin P. Texter— Kate E. Boyer 

Sept. 2 Irwin H. Spatz— Mary M. Marsh 

Sept. 2 Joshua H. Gaul — Maggie Hassler 

Sept. 9 Charles K. Staudt— Eve E. Bender 

Sept. 12 Edgar M. Huber — Lizzie B. Gruber 

Sept. 16 Charles I. Keroch — Lizzie Moyer 

Sept. 16 Peter F. Miller— Anna M. Kulp 

Sept. 16 .Jacob S. Behm — Lizzie Parson 

Sept. 30 Charles F. Herber— Sallie M. Horn 

Sept. 30 Charles H. Weitzel— Mary Sloath 

Sept. 30 Adam J. Moyer — Ellen Nora Yoh 

Oct. 7 I^wis H. White— Minerva Gaul 

Oct. 28 Fredie Hafer— Nora Marks 

Oct. 28 William F. Rhoads — Amanda Davidheimer 

Nov. 11 Charles C. Aulenbach — Elsie Dundore 

Nov. 11 Simon P. Spengler— Sallie R. Bobst 

Nov. 11 , Calvin L. Gnldin— Mamie Hill 

Nov. 18 Adam G. Hain— Kate B. Ruth 

Nov. 18 Barton Ream — Mary M. Fisher 

Nov. 21 William H. Marks— Kate S. Eberly 

Nov. 23 William A. Grill— Jennie M. Reiuholds 

Nov. 25 William H. Stamm — Amanda I. Lark 

Nov. 30 Wilmer W. Miller— Sallie R. Spohu 

Nov. 30 James R. Yost — Clara May Deitrich 

Nov. 30 Peter Mummaw — Emma K. Williams 

Dec. 7 William Garner — Amanda Bensing 

Dec. 9 David A. Koch — Emma R. Halderman 

Dec. 9 Charles Conrad — Tillie Yessler 

Dec. 23 Robert Snyder — Lovie Dunkelberger 

Dec. 23 Irvin J. Snyder — J. Emma Weitzel 



398 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

1900. 

Jan. 6 William Texter — Mary E. Hartman 

Jan. 6 Walter Sheidy — Emma Weitzel 

Jan. 6 John P. Fisher— Ida E. Schlott 

Jan. 8 Willis A. Barr — Sallie E. Leibersperger 

Jan. 13 Harvey Marshall — Mary Boyer 

Feb. 20 Byron C. Bair — Bessie Ruth 

Feb. 24 Aaron R. Sell — Sallie G. Duukelberger 

March 6 Samuel Sallada— Mary E. Hart 

March 17 Joseph H. Divine — Louisa Zeli 

March 24 George Tilden Reinoehl — Jennie Steen 

March 27 Harry W. Burgner — Eva Marie Oberlin 

March 29 Thomas E. Barr — Omah A. Zechman 

April 5 William G. Fehr — Margaret Gelsinger 

April 7 J. Harry Reber — Carrie Staudt 

April 12 William Z. Miller— Susan M. Gaul 

April 28 Stephen Hughes — Laura Yoder 

May 4 William H. Reber — Andora L. Focht 

May 5 G«orge H. Reninger — EUenora K. Graefl: 

June 7 Isaac M. Bear — Hannah S. HUl 

June 9 Harvey E. Yoder — Amelia R. Krick 

July 7 William P. Ruth — Annie N. Beidler 

July 10 Greorge F. Knorr — Ellenora Webber 

July 21 William B. Cartwright — Emma Nye 

Sept. 1 Evan White— Sallie N. Keffer 

Sept. 15 Andi-ew J. Fagely — Clara L. Miller 

Sept. 21 Leonard G. Yoder — Carrye M. Flickinger 

Sept. 25 Charles E. Hassler — Sarah P. Loose 

Sept. 27 Harry L. Hain — Malissa M. Dehart 

Sept. 29 Irwin Hiuuershitz — Ella May Margreth 

Oct. 6 John J. Weise — Florence K. Miller 

Oct. 20 Henry Eckenroth^Cathariue Moyer 

Oct. 22 Albert R. Hinnershitz — Mamie C. Fasig 

Nov. 6 George H. Rader — Annie G. Hain 

Nov. 17 Charles A. Strunk — Annie S. Riegel 

Nov. 24 Daniel R. Hart — Lovie S. Beckey 

Nov. 24 Reginald E. Smith— Eva Shirk 

Nov. 24 Ezra Treist — Hettie N. Krick 

Dec. 1 William H. Kohl — Sallie R. Sweitzer 

1901. 

Jan. 5 John M. Kershner — Carrie Hildebeidle 

Jan. 7 Webb J. C. Rightmeyer — Agues B. Koch 

Jan. 12 David H. Mercer — Ida Agnes Sitler 

Jan. 24 Samuel VanBuskirk — Emma R. Ruth 

Jan. 31 Edwin Tothero — Emily VonNeida 

Feb. 2 Harry I. Ulrich — Emma Aquilla Fleisher 



ST John's (hain's) reformed church. 399 

Feb. 2 George S. Schlott — ^Annie Yessler 

-Feb. 16 William E. Spengler — Carrie B. Himmelberger 

JMarch 2 Harry Fletter — Florence E. Eichman 

Alarch 28 Daniel W. Bender — ^Amelia W. Bohn 

April 6 Wayne Hartman — Daisy S. White 

April 20 Adam F. Hafer— Ellen Nora Gaul 

June 10 George Ulrich — Kate M. Fidler 

June 29 John Bergman — Metie Snader 

July 6 John W. Staub — Nora Manmiller 

July 20 William H, Weitzel— Ada L. Bright 

July 27 John T. Matz — Vallie A. Sweitzer 

August 3 George Y. Stiely — Mary C. Toder 

August 24 John H. Montz — Kate Holl 

August 24 David Hart — Lillie Mentthart 

Sept. 7 Greorge F. Hof mau — Frances S. Helman 

-Sept. 14 Charles Stoudt— Susan Fritz 

Sept. 14 Edward H. Reber — Emma S. Hill 

Sept. 21 Adam T. Sheidy — Mary E. Fisher 

-Sept, 21 James E. Sheidy — Salie Stamm 

Sept. 28 John N. Myers — ^Mabel A. Brown 

Sept. 28 Harry H. Sheidy— Amelia L,. Rintz 

Oct. 6 Monroe Blaukenbiller— Sallie R. Noll 

Oct. 12 Charles P. Noll— Lizzie S. Feichtinger 

Oct. 19 Franklin B. Fleisher— Edith Krick 

Oct. 19 William T. Koch— Matilda Greth 

Oct. 19 William R. Gaul— Lillie Snader 

Oct. 19 Jacob H. Zeller— Nora E. Pifer 

•Oct. 26 Christian Emes — Sallie Fleisher 

Nov. 16 Devilla Greth — Virgin M. Hettinger 

Nov. 19 John Warren — Mary Ann Shoup 

Nov. 28 Daniel Faust— Ellen M. Wilk 

Dec. 21 Howard E. Miller — Mary S. Reber 

Dec. 21 John K. Coldren — ^Mabel F. Adams 

-Dec. 28 John A. Dundore — Annie Reigel 

1902. 

Jan. 4 Charles W. Gerhart — Jennie Sell 

Jan. 4 William Gross — Olena L. Klopp 

Jan. 11 Robert G. Kaufman — Mabel M. Kline 

Jan. 18 Israel Shirk — Laura Houck 

Feb. 8 William B. Kelchner — Lucy A. Snyder 

Feb. 8 Lemon E. Ulrich— Mabel M. Reed 

Feb. 8 Frederick G. Hain — Nora E. Fisher 

Feb. 18 Harry R. Huyett — Beulah G. Diefenbacn 

March 1 Benneville J. Lamm — Kate L. Leininger 

March 17 Walter R. Jones — Cora H. Zechman 

April 5 Charles S. Deppen — Mary Ann Huber 

April 5 Ambrose B. Ditzler — Annie M. Winters 



400 ST. John's (hain'h) reformed chukch. 

April 19 Charles E. Rollman — Catharine E. Dunkelberger 

April 19 John II. Hill— Deborah R. Matthew 

April 19 Evan J. Moyer — Mary R. Bitting 

May 17 Wallace L. Stump — Mary Ellen Texter 

May 17 William B. Sonnen — Tamie A. Leininger 

May 18 Adam S. Fisher — Lizzie C. Barnett 

May 24 Irwin J. H. Sheidy — Katie V. Reigel 

May 28 Hugh M. Hawthorne — Maggie R. Stoudt 

May 31 Millard F. Stoudt— Rosa Bennetch 

June 7 Franklin P. Gaul— Ida Ruth 

June 14 Rufus A. Gaul — Emma H. Stuber 

June 19 James Benton Blatt — Hettie Matilda Spayd. 

June 21 Clinton B. Bucher — Annie Freeman 

June 28 James F. Reinert — Rosa Nora Troop 

June 28 John W. Shell— Clara A. Strause 

June 28 Charles N. Brendle — Mary M. Richard. 

July 31 Charles F. Weidner — Sallie VonNeida 

August 4 William Shultz— Esther ZeJl 

August 6 Prof. William S. Del p— Leah Lerch Keppol 

August 16 William T. Spayd— Lottie R. Richert 

Auguts 23 Harvey Himmelreich — Emma Ressler 

Sept. 6 Howard L. Bare — Mary C. Greth 

Sept. 6 George W. Beard — Cora A. Lengel 

Sept. 13 Irwin O. Gring — Sallie B. Kiebach 

Sept. 27 Francis Boyer — Lucetta Ditzler 

Oct. 4 Cornelius W. Hartman — Agnes Winuicli 

Oct. 11 Franldin E. Hill— Katie E. Griffith 

Oct. 18 Andrew S. Biehl— Nora S. Schaefter 

Dec. 20 Arthur P. Dissinger — Clara Anna Reiss 

Dec. 20 William H. Nagle— Mary A. Flrich 

Dec. 20 Pierce F. Spatz — Clara A. Krick 

Dec. 24 David Hassler — Nora Adama 

Dec. 27 George Glass — Nora Yocom 

Dec. 27 David M. Fisher — Leah Ferryman 

Dec. 27 Howard D. Greth — Annie M. Werner 

1903. 

J-an. 1 John B. Heffelfinger— Lillie Flickinger 

Jan. 3 Walter W. Wagner — Amanda G. Texter 

Jan. 6 Morris K. Rentschler — Hellie Estella Zechmau 

Jan. 10 Richard R. Hassler — Isabella Coldren 

Jan. 10 George H. Gaul — Mary E. KoUer 

Jan. 31 Allen Van Gaul — Bessie May Wolfenberger 

Feb. 14 Webster F. Krick — Cora White 

Feb. 21 Charles Whitmoyer — Lizzie R. Reninger 

Feb. 21 Martin Kohl — Hettie Schonour 

Feb. 28 Paul K. Staudt— Mary E. Greth 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 401 

March 7 Daniel B. Brendel — Cora M. Kintzer 

March 9 Harvey M. Yocum — Mary Suader 

March 14 John Koller — Annie Drupp 

March 21 " William J. Johnston— Ida S. High 

March 2S Adam M. Moyer — Matilda Yessler 

March 28 Edwin Gaugler — Florence 8heidy 

March 28 Riley Koch — Gertrude Fox 

April 11 Irvin D. Ringler — Ella May Ulrica 

May 30 Howard S. Riutz— Mary A. Maiz 

June 6 Clarence W. Smith — ^Mary A. Texter 

June 19 William F. Blatt — Annie L. Kreitz 

June 20 Irvin J. Dissinger — Eva A. Stitzel 

June 20 Irvin Gretli — Laura M. Putt 

July 1 Harvey H. Riegman — Laura E. Eschelman 

July 2 Milton E. Weutzel — Nora E. Bensiug 

July 4 George W. DeLong — Mamie Leiby 

July 11 Aaron E. Bear — Jennie E. Schweitzer 

July IS William F. Bechtel— Sallie R. Boyer 

July 18 James F. Savage — Lizzie Kohl 

July 18 John F. McAllister— Cora E. Hart 

July 2.5 Harry H. Kohl — Amelia E. Barr 

July 25 Wm. I. Grimes — Alice X. Miller 

August 8 Adam W. Grime — Minnie Carlton 

August 8 Pierce B. Hatt— Alice V. Steffy 

August 22 Wm. R. Cox— Eva B. Stief 

August 22 Frank W. Gaul— Kate R. Lerch 

Sept. 19 Geo. A. Richard— Cora M. Hertzog 

Sept. 19 Robert P. S. Ludwig— Annie M. Boyer 

Sept. 19 Morris Smith — Mrs. Cora Startzer 

Sept. 17 Conrad S. Reber. M.D.— Lillie E. Ruth 

Sept. 26 George M. Marks — Hattie Parson 

Sept. 26 Harry J. Harvick — Sallie Toole 

Oct. 3 Jacob S. Hossler- Hattie V. Balthaser 

Oct. 10 Charles H. Keith— Edith I. Hoster 

Oct. 10 John K. Hinkel— Stella Buck 

Oct. 17 George S. Esterley — E. Katie Keener 

Oct. 17 Morrie C. Bohu — Elizal:>eth M. Driebelbis 

Oct. 22 Samuel Bender — Amelia Long 

Nov. 24 Levi S. Miller— Mrs. Sallie Hain 

Nov. 26 W. J. Geibel— Florence M. Zellers 

Nov. 2G Irvin M. Miller — Alice H. Strasser 

Nov. 28 Venton Hass — Carrie Werner 

Dec. 5 Howard B. Snader — Rosa E. Bender 

Dec. 12 Howard Hardman — Hattie Swaveiy 

Dec. 12 Frederic Grimm — Ellen Murphy 

Dec. 19 John Long — Gertrude L. Young 

Dec. 23 Abraham Richard — Dora Strunk 



402 ST. John's Chain's) reformed church. 

Dec. 24 Webster A. Hartz — Christie K. Yost 

Dec. 24 Pierce E. Schionour — Gertrude Kissling 

Dec. 25 Wm. J. Putt— Florence M. Shaffer 

Dec. 26 Robert Moyer — Carrie Hain 

1904. 

Jan. 1 Wm. A. Reber— Estella E. Greth 

Jan. 2 Howard Stitzel — Annie Rlieinhart 

Jan. 5 Morris R. Carl — Rosa Reber 

Jan. 30 Charles E. Smith — Elizabeth Breueiser 

Feb. 6 Clair Cooper — Sadie A. Moyer 

Feb. 6 Elood W. Sensenig — Jennie Johnston 

Feb. 13 Wm. H. Mohn— Thama E. Wenricn 

Feb. 27 Daniel F. Gaul— Kate M. Moser 

March 5 Milton Jacob Marshall — Eva Bohn 

March 5 (jeorge C. Yoc-um — Gertrude May Hughes 

March 5 Howard S. Sitler— Ella E. Smith 

March 5 Oscar R. Mock — Sallie Seyf ert 

March 12 Wm. W. Ulrich — Lizzie N. Gring 

March 12 Charles R. Ludwig — Sarah A. Ruth 

March 26 William F. Gaul — Jennie Brown 

March 30 John C. Hook — Maggie Sweitzer 

March 30 George P. Saxton— Esther A. Little 

April 2 Charles D. Wagner — Leah L. Eyrich 

April 9 Howard J. Moyer — Annie R. Gouse 

April 9 Harvey Y. Dauber — Irene C. Himmell)erger 

April 9 David A. Mast— Sallie Beidler 

April 16 Charles E. Hartman— Hattie S. Wartluft 

April 16 John W. Snyder — Laura Newphert 

April 19 Harry Hassler — Mary M. Manard 

April 23 Daniel I. Wentzel — Katie Seidel 

May 10 Nathan L. I'lrich- Katie S. Sell 

May 14 Frank E. Ulrich — Mary Eckenroad 

June 23 Clarenc-e J. Freeman — Addie F. Rhiuehart 

June 23 Charles H. Hoffert — Susan Riege) 

July 2 Wallace F. Stoudt— Laura R. Waldnian 

July 2 Harvey W. Beard — Bessie C. Hyman 

July 2 Charles E. Batzel — Edna V. Simmon 

July 2 Wm. McLaughlin — Sarah Drupp 

July 23 Joseph H. Ruth— Ellen H. Koch 

July 30 Robert S. Kessler— Ellen M. Koch 

August 24 Arthur L. Ohl — Laura E. Gaul 

Sept. 10 Harry M. Zellers — Annie Schlottman 

Sept. 10 John W. Noll— Clara R. Rickenbach 

Sept. 17 Eli B. Kiebach— Maggie Moyer 

Sept. 17 Harry W. Sell — Katie German 

Sept. 24 Milton J. Marshall — Louisa Gehret 



. ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 403 

Sept. 26 Howard D. Bender — Alva May Huyett 

Sept. 27 William Weitzel— Ida M. Fillman 

Oct. S. Win. G. Spatz— Albertha R, Fritz 

Oct. 15 James M. Seifrit — Mary A. Gring 

Oct. 22 Wm. D. Sands— Edith F. Gring 

Nov. 12 Frank Conrad — Louisa Pntt 

Nov. 17 James Z. Erb — Mary E. Gass 

Dec. 10 Wm. I. Eyrich — Edith Klopp 

Dec. 10 Harry W. Guldin — Emma M. Eisenhower 

Dec. 24 Edwin L. Boyer — Kate S. Halderman 

Dec. 27 Geo. W. Teter— Gertrude S. Stoudt 

Dec. 31 Wm. H. Ready— Tillie Haag 

1905. 

Jan. 12 Harry I. Fidler — Lizzie Miller 

Jan. 21 Edward Kline — Annie Spease 

Jan. 26 John Conlow — Katie Ensinger 

Feb. 4 Thomas M. Hiester — Adaline R. Reifsnyder 

Feb. 11 Charles P. Riegel — Eva E. Reber 

Feb. 18 John W. Werner — Nora Yoder 

Feb. 25 Charles I. Armpriester — Maud E. Murphy 

March 4 Wm. A. Klopp — Lizzie Schaefifer 

March 11 Walker J. Parson — Eva A. Kissling 

March 11 Franklin D. Dundore — Clara S. Fry 

March 16 Harry E. Krall — Ellen N. Romig 

March 18 Charles H. Reber — Kate E. Wenrich 

March 18 Wm. H. Spease — Katie J. Spease 

March 18 Wm. W. Moyer — Charlotte M. Frantz 

March 30 Edward A. Matthew — Ellen Fisher 

April 8 Jacob Helms, Jr. — Hannah Behm 

April 26 Milfret D. Huuberger — Sallie M. Ensinger 

April 29 Isaac Moyer — Katie Kendig 

May 6 Wm. P. Gerhart — Mamie Yoder 

May 6 Samuel Manard — Lizzie Augstadt 

May 27 John L. Koch — Bessie M. Putt 

May 27 Robert Leiss — Lizzie Texter 

June 3 David Keller — Emma Drupp 

June 10 Calvin Greth — Matilda Shoener 

June 17 Henry Oberlin — Amelia E. Gring 

July 8 Geo. S. Dunkelberger — Kate Jackson 

July 22 Wesley Fehr — Bessie Clara Ready 

July 29 Charles I. Sell— Kate G. Hoster 

August 5 Frank H. Noll — Katie Laura Resh 

August 5 John A. K. Haag — Katie R. Rowe 

August 5 Theodore Trago — Lillie E. Smith 

August 5 Edward Weist — Bessie L. Oberdorf 

August 7 W. S. Dunlap — Mary A. Ames 

August 7 Daniel Kunkelman — Ella Rotli 



404 ST. jOH>'s (hain's) reformed church 

August 12 Wm. S. Sohaeffer— Eva E. Waguer 

August 12 Harry H. Moyer— Mary D. Miller 

August 21 Walter F. Hiuerdeer — Florence M. Sbindell 

August 22 Cyrus H. Marks — Ida Link 

August 26 Edward S. Spatz— Elsie Putt 

August 28 Frank W. Bensinger — Cora Dell Witmer 

Oct. 5 Reuben Schlott — Tes.sie Boyer 

Oct. 7 Charles F. Wenrich — ^lary L. RutJi 

Oct. 12 Charles G. Miller— Mallie N. Adams 

Oct. 18 John L. Hettinger — Cora Fotteiger 

Nov. 4 Wm. Close — Alva Schlappig 

Nov. 25 Herbert H. Miller — Minnie Becbtel 

Nov: 30 Ambrose B. Madeira — Laura ]M. Becker 

Nov. 30 Howard S. Sweitzer — Anna M. Kurtz 

Dec. 23 Thomas G. Hornberger — Maggie E. Harding 

1900. 

Jan. 13 Lewis Hassler — Mary E. Broadman 

Jan. 13 Jacob K, Moyer — Emma K. Yob 

Jan. 15 Burton La Monte IVIercesean — Hilda M. Goodman 

Feb. James W. Snyder — Bertha M. Putt 

Feb. 24 Alvin Geo. Binkley — Maggie M. Keffer 

Feb. 24 Wayne A. Ruth— Annie L. Kissinser 

Feb. 28 James Filbert — Eva Hoover 

March 3 Rufus Barnet— Sallie Eddinger 

March 8 Albert P. Hinnershitz — Edith Irene Rodgers 

March 22 Edward D. Beam — Maggie May Naftsinger 

March 22 Wm. M. Stetler — Bessie M. Guldin 

March 24 Amos Toder — .Jennie G. Ruth 

March 24 Frank K. Swartz — Gertrude N. Wengert 

March 31 Geo. L. Reigel — Gertrude Dunkelherger 

March 31 Harvey A. Werner — Sallie P. Schneffer 

April 20 Thomas R. Gring — A. Eva Bickel 

April 20 Herbert Hornberger — Minnie E. Specht 

May 5 Adam S. Krick — Edna V. Seidel 

May 19 George I. Noecker — .Jennie Werner 

May 20 Harry Wenrich — .Touna D. Marnuette 

May 20 Calvin S. Mohn — Annie J. Fisher 

jnne 2 Pierce A. Steffy— Louisa A. Texter 

June 7 Charles W. Freeman — ^Nora C. Lamm 

jyne 9 -Tohn A. Yoh — Sallie Wasner 

June 28 Alvin J. Kolil— Sallie A. Fritz 

jvine 30 John Adam Miller— Eura A. Derr 

June 30 Harry M. Keller— Annie D. Rothermel 

July 7 John S. Bohn— Laura E. Zerby 

August 14 J. Irwin Gerhart— Mabelle L. Schaeffer 

August 25 Arthur M. Stout— Sadie V. Armpriester 

gept. 1 Harry R. Stoudt— Mabel A. Boyer 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 405 

Sept. 1 William B. Lorah — Katie Binkley 

Sept. 4 Burt Minor Peck — Sarah Loviua Myer 

Sept. S Oscar M. Fleisher — Mamie Gring 

Sept. 15 Oscar Schaeffer — Clara Miller 

Sept. 15 Milton A. Sell — Annie M. Meyer 

Sept. 24 John H. Bausman — Bertha E. Larks 

Sept. 27 Clarence W. Schaeffer — Ellen W. Reed 

Sept. 20 Franklin H. Grill— Mazie S. Miller 

Sept. 29 Allen D. Hartman — Carrie E. Kerper 

Oct. 2 Jacob B. Sheidy — Sallie Stutzman 

Oct. 4 Llewellyn Hoshauer — Florence Booth 

Oct. 20 Lloyd W. Beard — Lillie H. Leiuinger 

Oct. 25 John F. Dicus — Clara L. Klopp 

Nov. 3 John N. Divine — Ida E. Koller 

Nov. .3 Franklin D. Groh — Alice S. Fisher 

Nov. 3 Evan Flickinger — Mabel Wenricn 

Nov. 3 William W. Gring — Rebecca Anderson 

Nov. 10 Paul H. Stiely — Lizzie M. Ohnmacht 

Nov. 10 G^eorge Weideuhammer — Helen Kline 

Nov. 17 John A. Beecher — Elsie F. Dundore 

J^fov. 22 Frederick West — Louisa Frederick 

Nov. 24 James L. Hill — Rosa A. Rentz 

Nov. 24 Norman Wray Fleming — Mary E. Greth 

Nov. 29 Charles N. Wengert — Sarah K. Spohn 

Nov. 29 Wm. U. Hassler— Emily G. Hart 

Dec. 5 Raymond F. Moyer — Ida L. Deibler 

Dec. 6 Robert W. Smith — Mary E. Copeland 

Dec. 22 .John G. Yoh — Charles E. Huntziuger 

Dec. 22 John W. Albright — ^Maggie K. Hummel 

Dec. 22 Pierce K. Coldren — Annie Hartman 

Dee. 29 Henry Koch — Katie Bierman 

1907. 

Jan. 3 George C. Cochran — Mary Elizabeth Heidig 

Jan. 5 Han-y J. Fisher — Bessie M. Miller 

Jan. 12 John A. Freeman — Hannah E. Hoffman 

Jan. 2G Howard P. Snyder — Mamie Keller 

Feb. 19 Morris R. Fisher — Mary R. Reigel 

Mar. 7 Peter Horn — Clara Ann H. Fisher 

Mar. 9 Aaron R. Boyer — Sarah I. Kegerrise 

Mar. 9 Charles F. Bausman — Edna M. Lebo 

Mar. 20 Edward F. Haas — Annie Abbie Dunkelberger 

Mar. 23 Oscar B. Bender— Matilda J. Hoffier t 

Mar. 23 Geo. A. Katzaman — Katie Lamm 

Mar. 23 Joseph Johnston — Elsie M. Emes 

Mar. 23 Wm. M. Keener— Sallie G. Gaul 

Mar. 30 Oscar E. Miller — Gertrude fleisher 

April 4 Charles D. Reed — Florence Strohecker 



406 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

April 6, Wm. M. Mohn — Maggie A. Matz 

April 6 Charles L. Stumii — Ida E. Gfelsinger 

April 6 Irwin E. Degler— Ella M. Zell 

April 10 Paul R. Siiader — Nora P. Sliarman 

April 13 Charles A. Shartle — Lizzie Ditzler 

May 4 Herbert A. Stumi) — Eva A, Horn 

May 11 Daniel Keller — Mary E. Schweitzer 

May 14 Henry S. Edris — Sarah Catharine Frey 

May 18 Howard K. Flickiuger — Maggie M. Pott 

May 18 Harry E. Sheidy — ^Mary C. Yost 

May 18 Charles H. Weitzel — Lizzie Yoh 

May 18 James M. Yoh — Lizzie Fry 

May 23 Oliver Rinker — Anna Johnson 

June 8 Wellington M. Hoffert— Amanda K. Stark 

June 8 Walter S. Kreitz— Gertie F. Hertz 

July 6 Howard W. Steffey — Beulah I. Klopp 

July 13 Clement E. Boyer — Annie L. Bohn 

July 20 Paul W. Beeehert— Annie M. Sheidy 

August 17 James L. Sell — Lizzie Filbert 

August 17 James Staudt — Sadie A. Texter 

August 24 Charles Quinter — Rose S. Fritz 

August 31 Eddie Herber — Cora Reifsuyder 

August 31 Harry S. Bieher— Edith Estella Grofif 

Sept. 14 Robert J. Swoj-er — Emma L. Weidman 

Sept. 14 Benjamin S. Yoh — Catharine Sweitzer 

Oct. 7 Harry McClellan Embich — Katie Elizabeth White 

Oct. 12 Wm. S. Hoffman — Elizabeth Ann Freeman 

Oct. 19 John Redcay — Helena Fleicher 

Oct. 22 Morgan F. Mogel — Catharine Boyer 

Nov. 2 Reuben E. Ohliuger — Annie Baruett 

Nov. 2 Wm. L. Smith — Katie R. Good 

Nov. 2 Elmer B. Katzeman — Katie E. Horn 

Nov. 7 Cyrus M. Felker — Bertha Reed 

Nov. 9 Alvin Reinhold — Eva R. Beard 

Nov. 23 Adam H. Stitzel — Cora A. Guldin 

Nov. 23 Clinton E. Shilling— Edna Rliine 

Nov. 28 Wm. J. Staut — Annie L. Klopp 

Dec. 18 John W. Bohn — Sarah A. Stuart 

Dec. 20 Harry Hart — Jennie Stirk 

Dec. 21 Robert Bohn — Gertie Koch 

1908. 

Feb. 15 Charles W. Steffy— Lillian B. Cox 

Feb. 22 J. Harvey Reber — Minnie L. Moyer 

Feb. 22 Adam H. Gerhart — Nora Texter 

March 21 Irwin H. Weidman — Elenora Shoup 

April 4 John Sallada — Cloie A. Zechman 

April 15 Howard L. Latshaw — Annie C. A. Hiester 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 407 

April 16 David L. Berkenstock— Stella Gottshall 

April IS John Boyer — Clara M. Houser 

April 18 Bert Reifsnyder — Ella N. Horst 

April IS Willie C. Horn— Ella Texter 

May 2 Walter A. Lengel — Virgie A. Hile 

June 6 Harry J. Kalbacti — Cora A. Stump 

June 6 Paul R. Green — Elizabeth Schmidt 

June 18 Wm. H. Bender — Minnie E. Weurich 

June 24 Charles H. Yoder — Florence H. Ludwig 

June 26 John Fregh — Mary Ann Boone 

June 27 G^eo. W. Beard — Lizzie Johnson 

June 30 John J. Maley — Emma L. Lyons 

July 4 Charles C. Moyer — Bessie R. Hiukle 

July 11 Jessie P. Beisswanger — Emma E. Horning 

July 11 Edwin L. Artz— Mable Bittler 

July 18 Girardus G. Naugle — Helen C. Adams 

August 8 Harry R. Wolf— Ida A. Artz 

August 11 Allen Matz — Maggie M. Ulrich 

August 24 Lewis Munbell — Lizzie Klopp 

August 29 Lloyd E. Groff — Fredericka Oberlin 

Sept. 5 John N. Summers — Grace D. Gerhart 

Sept. 5 Richard Krick — Hettie Foreman 

Sept. 19 Clinton F. Flickinger — Anna O. Oberholtzer 

Sept. 26 Irwin A. Artz — Florence H. Potteiger 

Oct. 4 Charles I. Hain — Leah K. Hain 

Oct. 10 Elmer Marks — Florence C. Riegel 

Oct. 10 Charles Whitmoyer — Emma L. Steffey 

Oct. 17- Harry Moyer — Sallie Fisher 

Oct. 24 Harry D. Fortna — Catharine L. Sheeler 

Oct. 31 James P. Van Neida — Rosie A. Grand 

Nov. 14 Samuel D. Hill— Mary E. Sell 

Nov. 21 Calvin G. Sell— Daisy Steffee 

Nov. 23 Isaac Marshall — Elizabeth S. Fegley 

Dec. 12 Geo. L. Leiniuger — Sarah A. Gring 

Dec. 12 Charles H. Sallade — Jennie Lamp 

Dec. 16 Linford A. Schlichter— Ella May Wentzel 

Dec. 19 John H. K. Body— Annie Herb 

Dec. 24 Calvin R. Reber— Maggie M. Blatt 

Dec. 24 Charles G. Ruth— Carrie May Reed 

1909. 

Jan. 9 David F. Bohu — Laura M. Stiely 

Jan. 9 Anson H. Machmer — Cora Maulett 

Jan, 16 Harry Wm. H. Moser — Lizzie Maria Hoster 

Jan. 23 Charles W. Fetterolf— Annie Sallada 

Jan. 28 Jerome D. Mogel — Katie S. Stoudt 

Feb. 2 Wm. Marshall — Lillie Fromm 

Feb. 6 Irvin A. Rhoads — Annie V. Hart 



408 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Feb. IS Harry B. Harding— Stella Biiikley 

Feb. 20 Paul K. Stantlt — ^Laura S. Kissling 

Feb. 20 Cleveland Stoudt— Elmeda E. Bojer 

Feb. 20 James Sbeidy — Florence L. Moyer 

Feb. 20 Geo. H. Frobey— Laura R. Staudt 

Feb. 20 Harry Clark — Catharine Cramp 

Feb. 27 Christian L. Eckeuroad — Emma K. Ruth 

March 11 Herbert H. Yoh — Lucy A. Clouse 

March 11 Wm. A. Uuger — Carrie M. Reber 

March 13 Isaac Schweitzer — Lizzie Duukelberger 

March 23 Walter Reber— Any Rhine 

March 27 Joseph Moyer — Minnie Wike 

March 27 Geo. R. Reber— Mary T. Hafer 

April S James E. Fisher — Annie L. Boosey 

April S Allen L. Yocum — Elsie M. Homan 

April 10 Reuben L. Werner — Jessie Rickenbach 

April 19 Samuel S. Hepner — Rose Anna Schlechter 

April 24 Geo. Franklin Sell — Laura Vii-gie Ulrich 

April 28 Paul Marguetta — Laura Border 

April 29 John R. Kegerreis — Mattie C. Hull 

May 1 Lewis Hiram Boyer — Lizzie Maggie Witters 

June 19 Simmon E. Moyer — Minnie Yoder 

June 24 Harvey D. Kutz— Stella R. Fleisher 

June 25 Eddie T. I'otts — Emma S. Snyder 

June 26 Wm. A. Klopp — Jennie Haller 

June 2G Charles Sheidy — Valeria Ulrich 

July 22 Valentine G. Hartmau — Olive R. Musser 

August 12 Charles Parson — Edna Baer 

August 24 Aaron L. Schaeffer — Carrie A. Moyer 

Sept. 11 Harvey Y. Dauber — Nora May Matz 

Sept. 11 Clarence L. Mauger — Florence May Duukelberger 

Sept. 11 Harry Eckenroth — Lizzie M. Weitzol 

Sept. 11 Harry Weitzel — Kate Leininger 

Sept. Hi Servankins D. Rhoads — Minnie D. Hassler 

Sept. 19 Fred H. Mclntyre — Katie B. Wenrich 

Sept. 21 Wm. H. Kreitz — Alice Agnes Deisher 

Sept. 25 Peter O. Steffy— Stella Hiester 

Sept. 25 Harry W. Hart — Mable E. Wanner 

Oct. 2 Jacob Weidner — Nora Hoffman 

Oct. 2 Richard M. Snader — Lena Wagner 

Oct. 7 Paul B. Moyer — Eleanor Reber 

Oct. 12 John A. Ruth — Eva S. Knoll 

Oct. 23 Clinton S. Potteiger — Ellen Grant 

Oct. 23 Adam W. Fisher — Edna Goodman 

Oct. 30 Harrison Ellmaker — Ida Kindig 

Nov. 6 Harry Earl Flickinger — Jennie Livengood 

Dec. 11 James M. Von Neida — Katie Stetler 




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Dec. IS John Kissinger — Jennie Ki-amer 

Dec. 23 Adam R. Berger— Katie M. Hill 

Dec. 27 Frauli B. Hemminger — ^Auna A. Naf tzinger 

1910. 

Jan. 1 Robert F. Seltzer — Evelyn May Schaeffer 

Jan. 20 J. Calvin Minium — Minnie Edith Flickiuger 

Jan. 22 Paul F. Greth— Inia Wallace 

Feb. 3 Norman J. Bressler — Catharine Yoder 

Feb. 5 Ammon G. Simmon — Lizzie May Lehr 

Feb. 10 Arthur L. Meyer— Estella Ruth 

Feb. 12 Harry I. Hiester — Stella Eshleman 

Feb. 19 Herbert W. Stiely — Carrie Annie Dunkelberger 

Feb. 26 Joseph M. Seitziuger — Mary A. Spatz 

Feb. 2ij TiCvi Harry Ellsworth Drace — Tillie West 

March .5 Jacob A. Harding — Ida L. Kreitz 

March 19 Adam Marks — Angelina Weinhold 

April 2 Geo. Ney — Annie C. Lebo 

April 16 Harry E. F. Honian — Mary G. Seifrit 

April 30 John B. Kegerrise — Mary A. Mohn 

May 7 Clarence Lutz — Edna Huyett 

May 21 Howard Hettinger — Susan L. Mohn 

May 21 Thomas J. M. Smeck — Edith E. Brossman 

May 28 Edward F. Gaul— Stella Gougler 

May 28 Eli Redcay — Jennie Davidson 

June 4 Wm. F. Ritz — Mary Hodgin 

June 18 Geo. Roy Martin — Bessie L. Thomas 

June 18 Wm. H. Ruth— Ida E. Gaul 

June 25 Clarence Mogel — Carrie Hafer 

July 21 Oscar A. Miller — Mabel I. Burkert 

July 23 Wm. C. Depi>en — Leah Engle 

August 6 John H. Boyer — Margaret E. Ruth 

August 13 Howard Griffith — Sallie Messner 

August 27 Augustus Miller — Ella Angstadt 

Sept. 10 Howard G. Spease — Maude S. Bohn 

Sept. 17 Edwin H. Werner — Estella M. Kreisher 

Sept. 20 Harvey F. Grime — Annie G. Ffleiger 

Oct. 8 Wm. Allen Kaercher — Eva J. Wentz 

Oct. 13 John F. Sladelmeyer — Emma M. Kreider 

Oct. 20 Charles W. Krick— Emma D. Barto ■ 

Oct. 22 Floyd Burkhart — Mary L. Mull 

Oct. 22 Jacob J. Yoh — Florence M. Reifsnyder 

Nov. 12 Abraham Moyer — Mary Elizabeth Sweitzer 

Nov. 14 Harry Himmelberger — Mamie Noy 

Nov. 24 Herbert F. Mogel— Ella N. Fromm 

Dec. 3 Harry H. Bechtel — Ellen GertrudeBossler 

Dec. 24 Samuel Ressler — Susan A. Krick 

Dec. 31 Wm. A. Witman — Katie A. Moyer 

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410 ST. John's (haiin's) keformkd ohurc h 

1911. 

Jan. 7 Morris Bemietch — Carrie H:isslt*r 

Jan. 14 Clayton K. Trenkle — Lizzie Shirk 

Jan. 21 Howard Helricli — Katie M. Hettinger 

Jan. 28 Foster K. Leiser — Helen M. Wise 

Feb. IS Wm. H. Slieidy— Gertrude Bitlcel 

Feb. 25 Jolm I). Werner — .Tennie Hornberi^er 

Feb. 27 Harry V. Goodiiart — Myrtle V. FenDepacker 

Marcli 4 Clinton R. Fisher — Stella Fleischer 

March 11 Wni. A. Hornberger — Margaret V. Ruth 

March In Lloyd I). Mitchel — Rebecca Green 

March 25 John Geo. Brenner— Leah M. Stiely 

March 25 Franklin Adam Riegel — Mary Ellen Faust 

March 25 James Waldman — Annie Gensemer 

March 25 Franklin A. Riegel — Millie Bohn 

April G Irvin P. Noll — Emma F. Becker 

April 8 Henry Fleisher — Maude Ibach 

April 15 Irwin M. Duukelberger — Ada M. Hemmig 

April 20 Amos R. Hertz — Josephine K. Fox 

April 29 Wm. F. Koch — Carrie P. Palm 

May G Walter Y. DauV)er- — Rebecca L. Dundore 

May 6 Edward Lawrence — Gtertrude Stetler 

June 10 James Weider — Lottie S. Bensing: 

June 17 Wellington Dundore — Mary Wentzel 

June 17 Geo. Gensemer — Mary Ges( hwindt 

June 17 Wm. M. Smeck — Ruth E. Brossman 

June 23 Wm. A. Rhinehart — ^Laura M. Werner 

July 1 Samuel H. Lash — Stella May Kandle 

July 15 James W. Openstine — Helen Zooic 

July 22 Harvey S. Deysher— Stella M. Smith 

July 23 .^ David D. Bender^ — ^Catharine Reiter 

July 25 Charles C. Hare— Elma E. Shue 

August 12 Horac-e C. Stafford — Carrie M. Dehart 

August 12 Frank W. Shupp^ — Annie E. Werner 

August 22 Cliarles H. Cook — Jeauetta C. Werner 

August 26 Charles H. Hoffman— Ida B. Matz 

Sept. 2 Herbert Whitmoj'er — Esther H. Strunk 

Oct. 7 Alvin Strausser — Clara A. Troop 

Oct. 28 Charles E. Meyer — Lovie E. Weurich 

Nov. 4 Pierce R. Boone — Emma Remp 

Nov. 18 Harry N. Miller— Violet M. Cattery 

Nov. 23 Clarence D. Deppen — Elsie A. Duukelberger 

Nov. 30 Harry G. Schaeffer— Bertha M. Keener 

Dec. 2 J(thn L. Miller — Cassie May Krick 

Dec. 2 Wm. Bodenhorn — Mary Ulrich 

Dec. 2. Adam D. Huntzinger — CaiTie M. Young 

Dec. 9 Isaac Whitmoyer — Rosie Wolfenberg<^r 



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Dec. 2;"! John A. Riegf 1 — Lizzie Seitziuger 

Dee. 30 Harry K. Yost— Eva M. Ruth 

1912. 

Jan. 6 Clarence D. Eyrich — Ella Wayne 

Jan. 20 Charles C. Mogel— Mary E. Hill 

Jan. 2r, Walter Stoner — Marguerite Scalerigo 

Jan. 25 1'aul Wengert — Josephine Friel 

Jan. 25 ' Harry J. Gruber — Sadie C. Becker 

Jan. 25 Wm. H. Ames — Bessie Foltz 

Jan. 27 (.'larence S. Bachman^ — Sallie Drupp 

Jan. 27 Paul W. Hain— Sarah S. Kehr 

Feb. 17 Calvin F. Smith— Eva A. Lutz 

Feb. 17 Calvin A. Yoh— Ida B. Mohu 

March 16 Howard Groff— f^va A. Phillipps 

March 24 J. Evan Weutzel — Gleinia C. Lyte 

March 26 George F. Webber — Kate May Fisher 

April 20 Adam H. Schaeffer — Louisiana Gerhart 

May 11 Harry W. Kline — Agnes I. Kress 

May 11 Adolph Schuman — Carrie Bossier 

May 18. Raymond Fassnacht — Minnie E. Stiely 

May 18 Chester E. Thomas — Lovie E. Ludwig 

May 30 Howard A. Meyer— Frances G. Hemmig 

June 8 Chester C. Ritter — Elsie J. Werner 

June 10 Wm. Albert Messimer — Ellen Rosa Erb 

June 15 LeRoy Von Neida— Mary Coleman 

June 22 Elwood A. Ball— Pruella W. Hetrich 

June 15 Adam H. Stoudt — Lizzie M. Renninger 

June 29 Earl W. Miller— Lizzie D. Riegel 

June 20 David M. Marshall— Mntilda S. Wel)ber 

June 29 Mandon Mogel — Lydia A. Stover 

July 12 Paul V. Mock— Delia M. Keihl 

July 20 James J. Boyer — Martha Wenger 

July 25 Joseph T. Hall— Margaret Shank 

August 17 Albert F. Kelchner— Sarah A. Snyder 

Sept. 21 Arthur B. Stover— Maggie M. Koch 

Sept. 21 : Walter B. Steffy— Bertha E. Beaveus 

Sept. 26 Alvin A. Royer — Sarah E. Adams 

Sept. 2S Sebastian Hassler— Florence M. Fi.shcr 

Nov. 2 Charles R. Miller — Bessie M. Faber 

Nov. 12 James E. Fritz — Mary R. Noil 

Nov. 21 Frederick G. Hain — Ellen M. Lamm 

Nov. 23 John Edward Koch — Ida Lebbo 

Nov. 2s Russel G. Eshenauer — Eva W. Bohu 

Nov. 30 Lloyd E. Rentz — Emma E. Wagnei* 

Dec. 24 Paul A. Boorell — Naomi E. Reed 

Dec. 24 John Barnes— Bessie May Schuler 

Dec. 25 Harrv M. Witman— Florence M. Kline 



412 ST. John's (HArN's) reformed church. 

1913. 

Jan. 16 Edwin M. Miller — Lizzie E. Noll 

Feb. S Daniel H. Smitti — Mamie M. Lick 

Man h S Kay M. Hafer — Marion L. Ilain 

March 22 .' Artliur H. Briner — Annie A. Sclinabel 

March 22 Clarence J. Lamm — Carrie M. Bricker 

April 12 George L. Hagen — Mabel Kelchuer 

April 24 Murray D. Zechman — Katie A. Ruth 

May 1 Leon F. Becker — Bertha A. Slusser 

May 3 Paul A. Dnnkelherger — Elfrieda Dingendahl 

May 5 Irwin Wunderly — Lizzie E. Lerah 

May 24 Wm. H. Heck — Lizzie P]. Webber 

June 7 Paul R. Weber — Cora Ada Gift 

June 21 Paul W. Greth — ^Jennie A. Shell 

June 28 Clayton W. Nagle — Delia C. Peirsol 

June 2S Samuel S. Edris — Mabel B. Yoder 

July 11 Harry HoCfert— Minnie Artz 

July 12 Wm. G. Muushower — Ella M. Auman 

July 14 Frederick Hassler — Hattie May Kline 

July 26 Adam A. Stoudt — Cora M. Hettinger 

July 26 Irvin Sell— Laura M. Steffy 

August 2 James F. Miller — Sallie S. Deysher 

August 4 Wayne T. Pierce — Cora M. Glasser 

August 9 Russel C. Loomis — Kathryn D. Miller 

August 16 Hayden B. Brubaker— Hattie M. Mays 

August 30 Henry J. Wentzel — Lillie F. Brumbach 

August 30 GJeorge W. Irwin — Lillie M. Pennypacker 

Sept. 4 Elmer A. Hook — Lizzie Hurst 

Sept. 6 Edward F. Spayd — Annie M. Barlett 

Sept. 20 Hiester Grant — Annie E. Krick 

Sept. 20 George Witmoyer — Besie M. Gaul 

Sept. 20 William E. Parson — Elsie E. Eberly 

Sept. 27 George Clinton Shugars — Annie B. Gaul 

Sept. 29 George W. Beiswanger — Olive Hemmig 

Oct. 4 Raymond G. Yohn — Amanda S. Fryer 

Oct. 4 Ellwood D. Hornberger — Florence E. Stiely 

Oct. 25 Harry J. Bright— Sallie A. Kricii 

Nov. 8 Christ M. Locke — Mamie D. Rhoads 

Nov. 1.5 Henry E. Wike — Cora A. Moyer 

Nov. 25 Asyar D. Gring — Mabel D. Reeser 

Dec. 5 Harvey vStief — Edna Wagner 

Dec. 6 James E. Riegel — Eva S. Wagner 

Dec: 6 William F. Reed — Annie Nile 

Dec. 12 Robert E. Fidler — Maggie I. Gasserc 

Dec. IS Charles D. Lorah — Rosie C. Hoster 

Dec. 20 George R. Hess — Annie W. Riegel 

Dec. 24 Robert H. Miller — Florence DeTempIe 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 41,3 

Dec. 25 Herbert H. Knoll — Be?sie M. Tice 

Dee. 27 Levi M. Hettinger— Elsie M. Boyer 

1914. 

Jan. .3 James M. T. Rothermel — Mary E. Schell 

Jan. 10 Amnion O. Seiders — Ella Wentzel 

Jan. 24 Herman L. Bloch — Katie A. Gaul 

Feb. 12 Harry H. Trout— Emma Gouse 

Feb. 21 Charles J. Fisher— Mabel S. Smith 

Feb. 21 Charles H. Saspaman — Florence H. Barlet 

Feb. 28 Arthur W. Strunk— Mary A. Troop 

March 7 Reuben Showalter — Harriet E. Spencer 

March 7 Frederick P. Moyer — Mary E. Boyer 

March 17 Edwin K. T^engel — Irene Y. Gass 

March 19 Charles V. R. Evans — Sarah B. Weidmau 

April 4 George W. Dundore — Elsie M. Pierce 

April 11 Walter H. Wentzel — Emma L. Wentzel 

April IS Clarence W. Ulrich- Sallie E. Miller 

April 2.5 Clayton Rinker — Alice Marie Shirey 

April 29 Harry B. Althouse — May M. Deppeu 

May 15 Clarence Patry — Pauline Handelong 

May 16 Raymond Dundore — Annie R. Breitag 

May 16 Charles A. Bohn— Florence M. Stump 

May 27 Earl Franklin Ludwig — Myrtle Marguerite Monyer 

June 1 Robert W. Boyer — Keren P. Snyder 

June 6 Albert Weider — Goldie Werner 

June 11 Irvin H. Schanauer — Katie Spayd 

June 11 Wm. W. Dundore — Alva B. Schlappich 

June 20 Paul J. Brossman — Mary A. Sellers 

June 20 Walter W. Koch — Stella Mary Anderson 

June 29 Clarence V. Houncher — Blanche Pearl Carl 

July 23 Harry A. Smith— Clara A. Stabler 

July 25 Frederick Van Reed — Lulu Rothermel 

August 1 Geo. Washington Bickel — Laura Schlegel Johnston 

August 1 J. D. Clarence Dunkelberger — Jennie E. Baldwin 

August 3 Wm. H. Bricker — Lizzie C. Walters 

August S Evan L. Shoup — Mary Reeser 

Sept. 10 Paul Gottshall— Ellen M. Meade 

Sept. 26 Ralph R. Reddig— Mazie M. Ulrich 

Oct. 1 John H. Gring— Tama E. Glass 

Oct. 3 Wm. J. Klopp— Bertha A. Bitting 

Oct. 8 Hiram Green — Regina F. Vasey 

Oct. 10 Irvin D. Moyer — Maggie A. Mohn 

Oct. 10 John L. Kohl — Edna C. Blankenbiller 

Oct. 27 Walter C. Reedy — Laura A. Yost 

Oct. 29 Hiram R. Hull— Mamie F. Weiler 

Nov. 10 Garfield F. Harrison — Mary Witmer 

Nov. 24 Israel Gottshall — Lizzie M. Rentschler 



414 ST. joHiJN'w (hain's) reformed church. 

Nov. 26 Henry W. Riegel— Mabel L. White 

Nov. 26 Charles N. Kautuer — Mary C. Schaeffer 

Nov. 28 Charles Boone — Edna Reigner 

Dec. 1 Guy A. Phillips— Martha P. Riegel 

Dec. 5 Biirtou Martin Werner — Mamie Minerva Wessuer 

Dec. 12 Henry Lloyd Swavely — Mildred Esther Kichline 

Dec. 12 Paul Brady — Gertrude Virginia Clements 

Dec. 21 Charles Walter Stitzer— Mabel Ella Lengel 

1915. 

Jan. 1 Earl Martin — Gertrude May Struuk 

Jan. 4 Luther A. Moyer — Helen F. Hughes 

Jan. 23 Arthur F. Heffel finger— Margaret C. Yoh 

Jan. 30 Andrew M. Ha.ssler — Carrie Disslei 

Feb. 4 George C. Yocum — Jennie Klop^) 

Feb. 27 Frank K. Spatz— Mary J. 8toudt 

Feb. 27 George F. Gaul — p]sther E. Fisher 

March 6 Paul J. Impink — Edna M. Greth 

March 20 Lev^is L. Light — Anna S. Johnson 

March 23 Jefferson Peifer — Annie M. Reedy 

April 1 Stewart R. Strunk — Mary E. Brice 

April 3 Howard S. Miller— Lena Lucetta Hoster 

April 3 George L. Hart — Mabel Amelia Hoster 

April 3 Lemuel Greth — Clara Eugle 

April 10 Emmett E. W. Mason — Virginia M. McDonough 

April 17 John S. Miller— Mabel L. Wentzel 

April 17 J. LeRoy Hoffman — Helen Esther Rightmyer 

April 22 J. Daniel Deppen — Clara K. Ruth 

April 24 Harvey Potteiger — Mabel May Kalbach 

April 29 Wm. M. Wartluft — Florence J. Gerhart 

May 1 Charles R. Keener — Katie L. Ohnuiaeht 

May 22 Martin Peifer — Christie Maier 

May 22 Charles Milton Miller — Jennie May Schaefter 

May 29 Reuben M. Hoster — Laura E. Keller 

May 29 Curtis L. White — Clara A. Thomas 

June 5 Charles F. Smith — Carrie E. Feltenberger 

June 19 Aaron S. Wentzel — Florence E. Wentzel 

June 19 Irwin G. W^erner — Ida E. Bohn 

June 23 Jacob F. Nye — Martha S. Strunk 

June 27 Harvey O. Werner — Elsie Hermenia Ernst 

July 3 Charles H. Burger — Carrie May Adams 

July 3 Charles Garner — Lizzie A. Behm 

July 17 James M. Hassler — Hazel M. Wann 

July 24 W^alter H. Gouse — Lillian E. Matz 

July 31 Geo. Swartz, Jr. — Hattie P. Fox 

August 8 Harry R. Kramer — Anna May Howard 

August 11 Paul L. Fleisher — Erma A. White 

August 14 Herbert M. Fisher — Mabel A. Keener 



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August 14 Edwin F. Smith — Florence C. Kershner 

August 14'5 Raymond D. Sclilappich — Carrie H. Olilinger 

August 14 Edward W. Keff — Minerva Keller 

August 27 Paul W. Penuypacker — ^Maggie M. Simmons 

August 28 LeRoy S. Leslie— Elizabeth S. McNeal 

August 28 Peter Harvey Ehrgood — Mattie Naomi Frees 

Sept. 4 Edwin S. Hater — Margie N. Garman 

Sept. 11 Harry Bucks — Laura M. Nye 

Sept. 30 Harry J. Stuber — E. Minerva Binkley 

Oct. 2 Lewis Hassler — Stella Gring 

Oct. 9 Harry S. Werner — Annie K. Miller 

Oct. 9 Geo. S. Ramsay — Bertha C. Garman 

Oct. 11 Wm. G. McMichael— Mary M. Slamm 

Oct. 27 Clarence M. Schlappig — Bessie Mary Sweitzer 

Oct. .30 Irvin E. Rissmiller— Mary A. Bickel 

Nov. 16 Stephen R. Swartz — Lillie L. Bickel 

Nov. 18 Frank G. Reedy — Bessie L. Yost 

Nov. 2.5 Geo. E. Beaver — Anna Schweitzer 

Nov. 25 .Lewis W. Elngsinger— Elsie E. Spatz 

Nov. 2.J Walter M. Longenecker— Edna S. Burkey 

Nov. 27 Wm. C. Ohnmacht — Helen E. Yocum 

Nov. 27 Wm. H. Eisenhard— Aquilla M. Gottshall 

Dec. 18 Calvin M. Kauffman — Lillie G. Riegel 

Dec. 21 Wm. A. Riegel — Esther M. Furman 

Dec. 22 .John B. Bender — Caroline R. Mervine 

Dec. 2.5 J. Edwin Gromis — Jennie M. Webber 

1916. 

Jan. 1 .- Harvey E. Sweigert — Edith M. Hassler 

Jan. 22 Stanley Ellworth Werth — Adeline V. VanReed 

Feb. 19 Luke H. Ruth— Sallie S. Steffy 

Feb. 19 Harry A. Itomberger — Eva E. McDonald 

March 4 Harry W. Beard— Mary M. Kulp 

March 18 Benneville F. Seidel — Bessie Mountz 

March 30 Peter Daniel Lengel — Katie A. Shartel 

April 1 Raymond R. Artz — Florence R. Fnger 

April 22 Charles Kissinger — Viola M. Long 

April 29 Lloj-d Fisher— Sadie SchaeCfer 

April 29 Clayton Henry Wolf — Pearl Viola Stiely 

May IS Henry T. Matz— Katie A. Wolf 

June 3 Harry E. Bickel — Mabel D. Riegn^r 

June 10 Herbert J. Sheidy — Florence S. Staudt 

June 17 Adam R. Gaul — Katie K. Ruth 

June 24 William E. Harting— Mabel H. Barnett 

June 24 Charles J. Koch — Helen M. Bricker 

June 26 Joseph Wolf — Catharine Weand 

June 29 Walter S. Leisy — Elda Carrie Speicher 

July 8 Wayne B. Moyer — Mary M. Hafer 

July 21 Eugene E. Rife — Maria E. Neuhwald 

July 22 Granville F. Frey— Lydia A. Hauck 

Aug. 12 Edward Gring — Lizzie E. Hassler 



416 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Funerals Held by Rev. Wm. J. Kershner. 

188R-1916. 
Name, Time of death. Aye. 

1883. 

Adam E. Spohn. October 5 21—8 — S 

Themsen Philips, December 22 29 — 6 — 2fi 

Jacob Stoudt, December 22 70—11—28 

1884. 

Henry Gittleman,. January 20 87—8 —9 

Wm. Ruth, April 13 57—3 —1 

Allison H. Eirich, May 8 57—10—28- 

Maria Bechtel, May 18 81—4 —8 

Geo. R. F. Gaul' July 5 38—4 —24 

Lidia Staver, Sept. 3 51—6 —IS 

A. M. Webber, 

Annie Maria Kintzer, September 18 . . .• 67 — 10 — 8 

Eva Amelia Ringler, November 3 9 — (S — S 

Salome Gerhart, November 7 80 — 5 — 3 

John Horn, December 16 48 — 3 — 6 

Sallie Sehaeffer, November 30 —10—25 

1885. 

Susan Keim, January 2 59 — 7 — 2& 

Elizabeth Greath, January 2 70 — 9 — 20 

Cora Henrietta Greth, January 29 .0 — 3 — 2d 

Israel Grimes, February 19 S2 — — 13 

Susan Lambert, February 26 2~> — 9 — 1 

John Gerhart, March 20 78—6 —0 

Adam N. Ruth, April 23 51— 11— 1« 

Mary Wummer, May 5 1 —5 — 2."i 

George Hain, June 6 - 0.2 — — 

Ellen Cecillia Koch, June 30 23—0 — 1:> 

Eddie Whitmoyer, August 2 1—3 —11 

Solomau Whitmoyer, August 10 18 — ^1 — ^11 

Mary Margretta Whitmoyer, Aug. 11 12—0 —23 

Lizzie Ludwig, August 15 24 — 9 — ;>5 

John Wagner, August 21 27— S —9 

Mary Ann Moyer, August 19 — 9 — S 

Katie Stitzel, October 12 -10—19 

Howard Whitmoyer, September 12 3 — 7 — 3 

Joseph Ruth, September 12 77—7 —20 

Ellen Nora Ruth, October 1 82— S —16 

Jonathan B. Ruth, December 12 72—3 —27 

William Beidler, December 12 88 — 2 — 6 

1886. 

Sarah Ann Wenier, January 25 41 — 2 — ^27 

Rebacca Hartt, Feb. 24 20—10—13 



ST. John's (main's) eefoemed church. 417 

Xame. Time of death. Aye. 

Elizabeth Pfeifer, Feb. 28 66—11—2 

Ellen Miller. March 6 57—5 —22 

James Richard Stoiidt, March 11 20 — 3 — IS 

Carrie Rebecca Gaul, March 10 4 —3 — 29 

Howard F. Lamm. March 14 11—1 —12 

Sophia Greath, March 26 47—2 —11 

Tysher Stitzel, April 23 69—0 —14 

Kate Liulwig. April 2S 24r— 1 —6 

John Frank Bechtel, May 6 35 — 7 —29 

John Maurer. May 20 67—2 —27 

Henry Wolfskill, June 9 59—1 —11 

Lea Stiely. June 30 ctO— 9 —1 

Franklin Riegel. July 24 42 — i —8 

Elizabeth Scheafer, August S 75 — — 

Daniel Lamm .August 10 SO — 9 — 22 

Eva Hain, August 16 86— 3 —13 

Mary Ellie Sheidy, August 26 —10—28 

Jacob Zeller, August 26 41—2 —9 

Clara Drupp, August 31 — 11 — 5 

Richard C. Heck, September 22 62— — 

Katie S. Hain, October 21 21 — 4 — 4 

Solomon H. Moyer, November 15 2 — 2 — 22 

1887. 

Lovina Stoudt, January 23 68 — 3 — 19 

Ida Laura Hain, January 29 14—11—20 

Susannah Fisher. Feb. 4 89 — — 27 

George (ireth. Feb. 7 IJ)— 1 —22 

Annie Katie Smith. Feb. 22 1 — 5 — 7 

Mrs. Isaac Reother, March 26 79—5 —16 

Charles Landis, Feb. 28 84—0 —16 

Charles H. Hain, April 7 1—1 —27 

Laura Susan Bohn, May 11 1 — 2 — 17 

Levi Gaul, May 18 63—10—11 

Loiiiifa Fisher, June 19 61 — 5 — 14 

Franklin S. Ludwig, June 21 61 — i —23 

Robert I^. (ierhart, August 4 5 — 6 — 8 

Thomas B. Reber, August 27 76 — 4 —19 

Mary Ann Weitzel, October 2 60—9 —8 

Rebecca Gaul, October 31 53—7 —16 

John Latshaw, November 1 71 — 2 — 1 

1888. 

Amelia Maurer, January 8 45 — 6 — 3 

Sarah Stitzel, January 15 65 — 5 — 5 

Franklin Dunkelberger, January 25 * 2 — — 7 

William Lambert, January 24 71 — 6 — 8 



418 ST, John's Chain's) reformed church. 

Name. Time of death. Age. 

Harry Evans Kahler, January 20 — 7 — 

Nellie Nora Yocum, January 27 7 — 11 — 22 

David Stoudt. January 28 70—5 —1^; 

John Henry Fisher. February 3 4 — 6 — 17 

Harry Body. February b —7 — 

Catharine Hain, February 12 88 — 9 — 11 

Sallie Ellen Moyer, February 21 21—9 —IS 

Ellenora B. Reed, March 12 74—3 —10 

Emma Hassler, March 16 — 5 — IS 

Loviua Richard, March 14 66 — 5 — 

Isaac H. Boyer, March 18 79—4 —17 

Annie Nora Bohn, April 20 2 ^3 — 3 

Charlie Fisher, April 21 22—3 —9 

Jacob Faust. May 14 76—3 —12 

John Pattison Ulrich, May 19 2 — —12 

Sadie A. Gerner, June 11 15 — 3 — 8 

Sallie Reb Armpriester, June 25 1 — 8 — 11 

Oliver S. Steffy, June 25 21—11—13 

Richard Henry Stiet August 10 —10—10 

John Bergman. August 9 60 — 5 — ■ 

Mary M. Waldman, September 8 26 — 5 — 5 

Sarah Fleisher, September 26 37 — 5 — 28 

Harry Isaac Scheaffer, October 4 — 9 — 27 

Charles Smith, Octobei* 21 23— —23 

James Stiely, October 20 27—3 —1 

William Reber, November 2 34 — 7 — 23 

Irwin Dunkelberger, November 2 11 — 7 — 10 

Josei)h Spayd, November 2 10 — 5 — 10 

Charlie Fry, November 4 2 — 5 — 7 

George Wolfensberger, November 3 •'><» — •> — 18 

Geo. Henry Wenrich. November 14 28 — 8 —6 

Emma Grime, November 30 ^1 — 2 — 11 

Geo. David Bechtel. December 14 27—10—27 

Isaac Scheaffer, December 24 40—11—10 

1889. 

Minnie R. Ludwig, January 4 7 — 3 —25 

Rebecca Ludwig. February 13 f>4 — 1 — 16 

Elijah Miller. February 19 84 — 4 —7 

I^vi M. Hettinger, February 22 46—4 —15 

Mary Werner, March 2 65 — 7 — 15 

Sarah Spiese, March 7 1—7 —20 

Annie Maria Yoh, March 27 79 — 4 —5 

John Y. Krick, March 31 22—4 —27 

Mary Binkley. April 28 65—8 —23 

Levi W. Greth, May 11 42—10—2 



8T. John's (haix's) reformed church. 419 

XiDne. Time of death. Age. 

Hem-y R. Werner, May 20 83—7 —21 

Annie Stief, May 21 7H — 1 — 7 

Mary A. Strunk, May 27 33—0 —9 

Gertie Cecellia Werner, Jnne 7 1 — 3 — 9 

David F. Stark, June G 19— S — lO 

Amanda Ruth. Jnne 13 46—5 — 2B 

Eleuora Noll, July 23 73—2 —21 

Jolin Stark. July 31 50— — 

Harry Gaul, August 1 — 6 — 23 

Annie Lutz. August 15 79 — 11 — 9 

Mabel I<]stella Werner, August 15 : 1 —10—9 

Nora Maria I>ebbo, August 21 — 4 — ^1 

Elizabeth Ruth, August 22 54-11-28 

Cleveland D. Smith. August 28 —9 —20 

Harry M. Tiee. September 6 — 7 — ^24 

Reuben J. Mountz. October 3 22--i —11 

Matilda B. Fisher, October 5 62—7 —11 

Peter Yoh, October 11 75—2 —18 

Catharine Babb, October 16 78— 11— IS 

Hettie Yoh, October 15 71—10—14 

Jonathan Knorr, October 25 .66 — 1 — 6 

Lillie May Sell. November 1 2—9 —27 

Wni. Lash, October 31 45—5 —19 

Eliza Ann Gerhart, November 5 50 — 6 — 

Lewis M. Klopp, November 26 41 — 5 — 11 

Mary Ann Binkley, December 5 56 — 7 — 6 

Clara C. Sell, December 12 9 —10—28 

1890. 

Harry I'lysses Sell, December 27 5 — 6 — 11 

Charles Sell. December 29 4 —4 — 5 

.James Washington Faust, December 29 34 — 10 — 2."» 

William Yoder, December 30 69--9 —18 

Annie Mary Kintzer, January 10 5G — 1 — 21 

Daniel Leininger. January 16 83 — 3 — 12 

Harold Bird rhillip, January 24 —6 —1 

Heiu'ietta Brossman, January 26 46 — 4 — 5 

Samuel Roller. February 6 60—4 —IS 

Harry J. Stief, February 15 23—5 —4 

Benjamin Bender, February 20 62 — 6 — 7 

Immanuel Sherman, Feb. 24 73 — — 21 

Annie Maria Reed, March 15 1 —9 — 9 

Lizzie Catharine Ernes,. March 21 — 9 — 10 

Samuel Smith, March 22 80—5 —19 

Floyd Adam Yoder, March 28 —2 —11 

Salmy Glass, April 9 56—4 —16 

Sophia Leininger, April 13 83 — 3 — 



420 . ST. John's (hain's) reformed church 

yarne. Time of death. Ar/e. 

Katie Elizabeth Klopp, April 10 23 — 8 — S 

Sarah Fisher, April 16 72—6 —3 

Charles Spohn, May 5 63—2 -16 

Samuel Body, May 11 — J — 27 

Florence Mary Rice, May 12 1 —3 —3 

Annie SchaefPer, May 14 20—7 —2 

Katie Bohn, June 13 18— —15 

Willie S. Wolfensberger, June 22 6 —5 -^ 

Nellie Maria Smeltzer, June 29 1 — — 6 

Samuel Yoh, July 1 60—2 — 

Geo. Daniel Leininger, July 7 — <j — 20 

James Beard, July 8 2 — 1 — 

Anna Spayd. July 14 73 — 6 — 13 

Phillipena McCauley, August 9 75 — 10 — 5 

Elizabeth Boyer, August 19 75—9 —18 

Mary H. Hain, August 21 28—9 —2 

Matilda Ulrich, August 21 56-0 —23 

Lizzie Amanda Einsinger. August 24 — 10 — 6 

Catherine Lambert, August 31 67 — 1 — 

Mamie Grace Coleman, September 1 5 — 10 — 13 

Elizabeth Zeller. September 1 71 — 1 —15 

Isaac B. Stoudt, September 19 69—1 —IS 

Annie Maria Horn. October 6 85 — 6 — 35 

Lillie McDonough, October 17 1—2 — 13 

Susannah Ruth, October 19 75—8 —27 

Annie Maria Gerhart, October 24 72—2 —21 

Henrietta Sheeler, October 30 72—2 —13 

Edwin Peter Gerhart, November 8 3 —5 — 2S 

Ellen Gerhart, November 12 42—9 —24 

Essie May Phillips, December 9 — — 2 

Elizabeth Werner, December 10 62 — — 

1891. 

James Irwin Sell, January 5 1 — 4 — 29 

Virtie Adele May, January 17 3 — 7 — 11 

Lovina Binkley, January 19 70 — S — ^5 

Moses Gockley, January 25 69—9 —21" 

Mary Mabel Gterhart, February 8 — 11 — 21 

Nora Elizabeth Stief, February 9 1 —9 —13 

Harry Eugene Sehmehl, February 13 — 5 — 3 

Harry Cleveland Werner, March 25 6 — 6 — 8 

John M. Binkley, March 29 7 —1 —5 

Eva Rosa Reiss, April 20 3 —11—3 

Joel Reber, April 21 74— —13 

eatharine Gerhart, May 17 69—11— 

Mary Ann Weitzel, June 9 89 — —23 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 421 

yame. Time of death. Age. 

Mary Ella Fidler, June 21. 26—3 —17 

John Boyer, June 23 75 — — 

benjamin Hassler, July 13 75 — — 27 

Enuna Leah Keetl. July 25 — — 27 

Elizabeth Fidler, July 23 84— 6 —8 

Emma E. Dunkelberger, July 26 29--3 —23 

Eve Annie Rothermel, July 28 5 — 9 — 5 

Francis Sell, July 31 82- 5 —17 

€ora :Malinda Reed, August 31 —2 —3 

John Edward Werner, September 3 1 — 5 — 23 

Clara Emily Smith, September 16 1 — 4 — 28 

Elizabeth Wolfensberger, October 15 79 — 7 — 4 

Simon Howe, October 24 20—2 —7 

Annie May Adams, November 6 7 — 6 — 6 

John Nicholas Simon, November 6 48 — 10 — 12 

Catharine Bechtel. November 16 65 — 8 — 20 

Emma A. Ulrich, November 17 32—9 —9 

Bertha Caroline Bohn, December 13 5 — 8 — 36 

1892. 

Beaulah Ellen Werner, January 1 5 — 1 — 4 

Mary Shell, January 3 53—10—27 

Hannah Simon, January 4 87 — 2 — 14 

Amanda Weurich, January 5 55 — 7 — 28 

Sarah Stief, January 11 56—8 —20 

Anna Krick, January 20 59—6 —13 

Catharine Strunk, January 21 66 — 11 — 7 

George Andrew Arnold, January 23 56 — 2 — 10 

Hannah Wenrich, January 25 77 — 10 — 16 

Sallie Grace Dunkelberger,, February 13 7 — 9 — ^23 

Mary Lash, February 17 69 — 1 — 5 

William Dunkelberger, February 29 62—1 —29 

Harry Reuben Wenrich, March 3 23—1 —14 

Lovina S. Stoudt, March 7 9 —6 — lo 

Ida Susan Sherman, March 30 23—3 —1 

Joseph Fox, April 7 77 — 1 — 13 

George Franklin Stief, April 8 26—1 —20 

Harrison Ruth, April 10 67--3 —36 

Elliena Leininger, April 16 8 — 7 — 15 

Wilson Smith, May 3 22—11—13 

Jennie Ruth Kline. May 31 6 — 1 — 3 

Hannah Bohn, June IS 82-1 —9 

Jonathan T. Laudis, July 15 60—11—14 

Mamie Matilda Fiant, July 18 2 —10— 13 

Florence May Fix, July 24 — 4 — 8 

Charles Waldman, July 27 60—2 —2 

Raymond W. Strauser, August 13 1 — 11 — 21 



422 ST. John's (haim's) reformed church. 

Name. Time of death. Age. 

Mamie Adaline Seitzinger, August 22 — 6 — 21 

Reuben Paith. August 18 " 57—3 —24 

Sylvester Texter, August 20 5 — 7 — 5 

Reuben AJlie Texter, August 23, 2 — 2 — 14 

Joseph Stiely, August 26 84 — 7 — 15 

Catharine Bergholder, September 8 62 — i — 12 

William Frederick, September 15. . .' 3(j — 4 — 3 

Agnes .Julian Holl, October 17 31 — 11 — 2 

John M. Hiester, October 19 71 — 5 — 6 

Greorge David Gaul, November 3 5 — 11 — 21 

Elizabeth Reber, December 2 86—7 — 8 

Adam Boyer, December 20 25 — 8 — 25 

Maggie Veleria Riegel, December 20 1.3 — 5 — 4 

Maria Gockley, December 21 70 — 1 — 25 

1893. 

George William Lebbo, January 19 — 1 — ± 

William Troop, February 8 62 — 2 — 11 

Francis Grimes, February 12 60 — 2 — 11 

Harvey Wilson Moyer, Febniary 20 23 — 1 — 6 

Sarah Heffner, March 7 46—6 — 

Adam Bohn, March 16 84—11—18 

Mandon G. Barlet, March 13 21—9 —2 

Daniel Glass, April 16 66—7 —27 

Katie E. Moyer, April 20 23—9 —25 

iGeorge Sallade, May 13 30 — 7 — 25 

Amos Yoder, May 22 77 — 1 — 29 

James Gass, February 13 54 — 3 — 1 4 

Alkana Wolfenberger, May 27 37 — 11 — 13^ 

Ardie Lee Sloat, June 11 2 —1 — 13 

Ralph George Ernes, .Tuly 12 6 — 3 — 23 

Ellenora Yoh. July 24 42—6 —6 

Ix)vina Reber. July 24 72—4 —19 

Amanda Elizabeth Texter, July 31 59 — 4 — 24 

Harrison Fisher, July 30 .68—2 —3 

Lizzie Ruth. August 6 4s — 1 — 20 

Mary Flickinger, September 6 6«i — —^14 

Adam David Barnet, September 13 50^ — 2 — 2."> 

Adam Himmelreich, September 19 47 — 7 — 17 

Emma Amanda Gerhart, September 27 15 — 2 —1 

Margaretta .Moyer. October 29 77—10—26 

Albert Benjamin Gerhart, November 14 1 — 5 — 20 

Isaac Matternis, December 25 80 — 8 — 23 

Jonathan Spangler, December 26 <;5 — 3 • — 8 

1894. 

Walter Franklin KnoU. January 8 — 3 — 20 

Saram McKutch, January 6 61 — 1 — 3 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 423 

'Name. Time of death. Age. 

Clavtoii Dnnrlore. January 21 2—1 —27 

Tyson Himmelbersrer, January 24 61 — S — 1'> 

Jenedora Nonnemacher, January 26 17 — i — lo 

"William Raymond Gaul, February 9 — 5 —24 

Sophia Hassler. February 6 68—10—12 

Annie liuth. February 9." — 7 — 6 

Mary Ann Sheidy. February 13 24 — i —20 

Jacob H. Spatz. March 1 oo — 6 — 21 

Lillie May Stoudt. March 13 1 — S —11 

Elizabeth Kalbach. April 6 72 — —19 

Charles A. Moyer. April 10 22— 11— IS 

Wm. Waldorf Aster Farlow. April 21 3 — S —26 

Earl Clinton Farlow, April -22 —10—19 

Geo. Frederic Ferryman, May 14 14 — i — 3 

Oorge Benjamin Werner. May 17 32 — 11 — 11 

John Daniel Eieacel. May 24 22 — 5 — 9 

Laura May Rothermel. May 27 — 5 — 

Herbert Raymond Bender, June 1 — 6 — ^1 

Emma G. Sharman. June 9 17 — 2 — 20 

John Franklin Horn. July 2 1 — -^10 

Wm. Sterly Zimmerman. .July 7 — 2 — 1 

Gertie Eva C. Botz, -July 21 2—6 —26 

J-nmes Monroe Shell, .July 22 3—2 —28 

Mnlinda Lambert. Aujamst 12 76 — 7 — 22 

Elsie E. Carson. August 23 —4 —27 

Elmira Susan Kintzer. August 23 20—3 — 4 

Sallie Mattie T^erch. September 6 1 — 3 — 

Levi Stiely. September 11 70— —13 

Mertie ISIay Steely. September 17 6 — 5 — 14 

Isaac Mell, October 2 83 — 6 —9 

Nellie Nora Gerhart. October 2 9.3—11—28 

' Katie Elizabeth T>erch. October 6 31— —16 

Ellen H. Binkley. October 19 40—2 —27 

Thomas B. Bohn. October 19 34—3 —29 

Annie Maria Bressler, November 24 2 — S — 26 

1895. 

Elmer Trwin Gerhart, January 3 L — 6 — 23 

Sarah Maternis. January 8 86 — 4 — 4 

Catharine Swartz. January 18 76 — ^1 — ^1 

Katie Sell. Feb. 22 1 — i —2 

Harold Emmon Miller. Feb. 23 4—2 —10 

Wm. Hassler. Feb. 23. 7—3 —24 

E-aymond Walter Miller, Feb. 28 —11—8 

Caroline Lamm, Feb. 25 55 — 4 — 10 

Bertha May Fleischer, March 6 .7 — 5 — 25 

Susannah Spayd, March 23 84 — 1 — 25 



424 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

'Name. Time of death. Age. 

Benneville Mover, April 6 64 — 2 — i 

Mary Seitzinger, April 8 G7 — — 29 

Geo. Raymond Klopp, April 13 — 9 — 17 

Isaac Hain, April IS 60 — 8 — 18 

G«o. Franklin Kintzer. April 29 — S — 15 

Eve Leah Hain, May 5 20—11— 

John S. Dundore. May 14 t n; — <3 —IS 

John Garner. May IS 73 — 4 — 7 

Calvin Rufus Gaul, May 15 —11—9 

Isaac Bensing, May 23 64 — 1 —9 

Geo. Wolfenberger, June 1 613 — 7 — ^29 

Frederic Schaeft'er, June 2 47 — 9 ^ 

Maria Greth, June 7 S.") — 4 — 3 

Philip Gittlemau, June 11 75 — 9 — 3 

Maria Stilly, June 19 71—6 — 3 

Wm. S. Yoder, June 20 27—3 —11 

J. W. Deppen, July 3 m — 4 —24 

Alice J. Hain, July 25 ^ 26—2 —23 

George Hain. August 1 77 — 10 — 15 

Maggie M. Stark, August 22 24—6 —20 

Guy Russel Miller, August 29 —6 —23 

Elizabeth Katie Heister, September 11 19 — 2 — 5 

Addason Heister, September 12 — 5 — 7 

Jeremiah Peif er, September 20 W) — 8 — 28 

Elizabeth Sloat, September 23 6S— 4 —22 

Clary E. Lamm, September 28 26 — 6 — 16 

Clara Ann Reber, October 18 27 — 4 —23 

Eva Annie Stoudt, October 22 4—9 —25 

Susanna Stoudt, November 6 71 — 13 — 3 

Susanna Faust, November 11 72 — 7 — 1 

John Henry Fincher, Nov. 12 50—2 —29 

Reuben Adams. Nov. 20 75 — 1 — 16 

Adam Focht, November 23 64 — 5 — 10 

Anna May Simmon, Feb. 25 l*j — 8 — 17 

1896. 

Emily Amelia Spohn, January 13 21 — 7 — 17 

Sallie Basehore, January 19 69—10—23 

James I'ickens, February 15 65 — 4 — 

Esther Wenrich, February 22 55 — 9 — 13 

Lillie V. Gaul, February 25 — 11 — 15 

Sarah Wenrich, February 28 48—7 —23 

Annie Barlet, March 5 — 9 — S 

Jennie Hoover. March 9 .38 — 5 — 17 

Hettie Phillips, March 27 33—2 —23 

George E. Fiant, March 28 20—7 —16 

David Keifer. May 14 81—1 —2 




THE OPvGAN AND CHANCEL. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 425 

Xame. Time of death. Age. 

Eliza Weitzel, July 14 92 — G — 

Harvey Francis Ruth, .July 21 — 4 — 

Charles Ezra Gerhart, July 28 26 — 2 — 12 

Iiobert Earl Ensinger, August 15 2 — 6 — 2 

Susanna Yoder, August 16 73 — 9 — IS 

Anna Mountz, August 20 65 — 3 — 24 

Benjamin Hossler, September 8 64 — 10 — 16 

David Luther Gaul, October 25 — 4 — 15 

Amanda J. Brown, December 6 40 — 3 — 20 

Elsie May Yoder, December 4 — 6 4 

1S07. 

Franklin Shirley, January 12 — ^9 — 16 

Caroline Moyer, January 13 47 — 10 — 10 

Kate Wentzel. January 18 35 — 1 — 14 

Mai*y Ann Werner, January 23 " 42 — 5 — 2 

Jacob Beehtel, February 3 70—10—19 

Levi Spayd, February 3 66 — 5 — 25 

Catharine Hatt, February 13 63 — — IS 

William Hassler, March 7 63— — 11 

James G. Lambert, March 11 71 — 4 — ^3 

Abraham B. Fisher, March 16 52 — 4 —21 

William Brossman, March 30 62—3 —29 

James Michael Ruth, April 4 1 — 3 — 

Lizzie Matilda Ludwig, April 5 1 — 7 — ^20 

Geo. Earl Dunkelberger, May 7 2 — 6 — ^29 

William Reuben Smith, May 30 29—8 —14 

William Henry Fisher. June S — 7 — 19 

Alice Maria Hatt, June 26 28-5 —17 

Lloyd Bryan Sheidy, June 30 —6 —21 

Robert Roy Seitzinger, July 20 —5 —26 

Henry Eugene Simmons, July 19 2 — 8 — 19 

Daniel M. Strunk, August 6 70—8 —24 

Calvin G. Reber, August 22 2 —11—16 

Helen Kramer, September 1 1 — 8 — 13 

Harry Kramer, September 11 6 — 2 — 21 

Amelia Mabel Wliitmoyer, September 13 — 8 — 12 

Emma Stiely, September 17 60— —2 

Alvin Edgar I^rch, September 17 2 — 5 — 9 

Paul Henry Whitmoyer, September 20 — 2 — 26 

Jenetta Kramer, September 24 3 — 3 — 11 

Mary Ann Beard, September 30 75 — 9 — 3 

Abraham Miller, October 24 79—9 —24 

Emma Lillie Rintz, October 21 —6 —3 

Annie Gaul, November 16 61 — 5 — 18 

Adam H. Hatt, November 24 33—1 —IS 

28 



426 ST. John's (main's) reformed church 

'Name. Time o-f death. Age. 

Kate C. Klopp, November 25 31 — 11 — 24r 

Samuel Hossler, November 30 12 — 11 — 15^ 

1&9S. 

Hannah Koch, Januai-y 4 38— —22: 

Nathan N. Lamb, January 9 15 — 3 — 25- 

Catharine G. Gaul, January 10 33 — 1 — 7 

Mary Miller Binkley, January 14 7 — 5 — 9 

Edna Barlet, January 23 1 — 3 — <3 

Beulah Minerva Gerhart, February 6 — 11 — 14 

Benneville Sheeler, February 12 79 — 7 — 9 

Isaac Bowers, February 11 SO — 2 — 2 

Mary Bender, March 23 72—5 —2a 

Sarah Hain, April 9 75—5 —27 

Elizabeth Stoudt, April 14 64—5 — ^ 

Loviiia Steffy, May 17 56—3 —2ft 

Henry Taylor Reed, June 22 49—5 —2.3. 

Catharine Anna Gerhart, July 30 60— 10-— 4 

Paul Isaac Bi'ossman, August 26 2 — 3 — 6 

Edna May Haf er, September 3 — i — 5 

Maggie Irene Himmelreich, September 5 — i — 20 

James Faust, September 8 70 — 4 — 3 

George Robert Texter, September 16 14—3 -11 

Sarah Moyer, September 22 37—7 —28 

William Stoudt, October 4 77—6 —12 

Maria Kieth, October 4 50—8 —21 

William Boyer, October 16 .65—5 —26 

Daniel H. Gerhart, October 25 27 — 1 — 

Israel Kintzer, October 29 67—11—19 

Isaac Bohn, November 24 78 — 11 — 6 

William Duukelberger, December 13 46 — (3 — 24 

David Toh, December 29 20—3 —20 

1899. 

George Whitmoyer, January 2 61 — 9 — 27 

Rebecca Knoll, January 22 74 — 1 — 22^ 

Francis Ruth, February 5 83 — 10 — 4 

Michael L. Ruth, February 11 15— —1.? 

Augustus L. Toh, February 21 49—5 -20 

Laura May Gterhart, February 22 13 — 6 — 9 

Morris G. Reber, February 27 3—1 —12 

Susan Keen, February 28 46 — — 

Daniel Moyer, March 2 77 — 3 — 6 

Donnel Klopp, March 26 — ^S — 15 

Elizabeth Yoder, March 26 17—11—25 

John P. Ludwig, June 18 45—5 —5 

Reuben Fehr, July 29 32—11—15 



ST. John's (hain's) refoemed chuech. 427 

Name. Time of death. Age. 

Catharine .\j3iia Gerhart, July 30 60 — 10 — 14 

Franklin P. Hassler. August 15 34 — — 4 

Mary Elleu B. Barnet, September 12 23 — 9 — 21 

Samuel Whitmoyer, September 4 54 — — 

Harry P. Ludwig, September IS 39 — 4 — 7 

Warren Fi-y, September 26 3 — 6 — 3 

Sarah Ann Roller, September 29 70 — 3 — 21 

Mary Candace Yoder, October 27 30 — 8 — 8 

Annie Laura Hassler, October 30 2 — 3 — ^27 

Susannah Troop. November 23 62 — 5 — 13 

Jonas Arnold. November 2S 78 — — 10 

Bessie B. Hassler, December 5 — 4 — 22 

Henry L. Kalbach, December 5 1 — 5 — 7 

George Knoll. Dec-ember 19 68 — 7 — 10 

Adam Klopp, December 21 32 — 11—21 

1900. 

Florence Eckert, Dec. 29, 1899 1 —1 —13 

Mrs. Llewellyn Hatt (Sarah), Jan. 5 4.5—2 —26 

Mrs. Jacob Hassler (Sarah A.), Jan. 9 59—3 —8 

Moses Boyer, Jan. 8 71 — — 2 

William Yoh. Jan. 15 61— 11— IS 

Mrs. William Yoh (Emma), Feb. 6 ^. 56—2 —9 

Levan K. Staudt, Feb. 11 7 — —10 

Mrs. Daniel Krick (Anna Elizabeth), Mar. 23 58—1 —26 

Mrs. Daniel Simmon (Elizabeth), April 13 59—5 —23 

Samuel Staudt, April 14 85—3 —18 

Reily Nathan Lamm, May 8 52—9 —20 

Mrs. Richard L. Ludwig (Alice) , May 18 32—5 —18 

Adam Isaac Eidle, June 25 6 — 3 — 4 

Bennevllle Lerch. June 29 64^-8 —0 

Deborah Amelia Krick, July 8 .• 14 — 2 — 

Aaron Stiely, Aug. 7 , 64 — 4 — 

Clarence Samuel Fisher, Aug. 11 — 5 — 

Adam Greath, Aug. 28 70—10—18 

Katie p:ilenora Unger, Sept. 10 -^10 — 

Reuben David Gaul, Nov. 15 0—8 —29 

Daniel R. Hain, Dec. 13 44—1 —11 

1901. 

Florence Mary Hiester, Jan. 4 1 — 3 — 29 

Edward Gerhard Hiester, Jau. 7 9—3—26 

Carolina Grimes, Jan. 7 57 — — 24 

Elsie Annetta Stiely, Jan. 13 4 —2 —23 

Harry Jonathan Binkley, Jan. 14 36—9 —28 

Mrs. Peter Renninger (Angelina), Jan. 13 CA — ("> — 28 

William Moi'ton Speicher, Jan. 17 12—5 —25 

John Stuard Hain,, Jan. 20 —5 —1 



428 ST. John's (main's) reformed church 

yaine. Time of death. Age. 

Sebastian Ha.ssler, Jan. 20 ' 72—11—14 

Mrs. Nathan D. Billmau ( Louisa) , Jan. 29 74—11—24 

Mrs. Jolin Manrer (Elizal>etli), Jan. .30 S4— !> —20 

Anna Maria, widow of Kev. J. Adam Leiss, Feb. 1 8S — 3 — 5 

Mrs. George G. Hain (Elizabeth) Feb. S 72—1 —0 

John Enoch P^iseuhauer, Feb. 11 4 — — ^8 

Mrs. John Moyer (Christina) , Feb. 11 7." — 7 — 8 

John Gebhard. Feb. 28 OC— 4 —14 

Mrs. Henry Yoder ( Sarah Anna ) . Feb. 2S 44—2 —6 

Mrs. John Koch ( Ennelli ) , Mar. 22 41—11—9 

Mrs. James Stoudt (Elizabeth), Mar. 23 65—0 —5 

Ferdinand Snltzer. Mar. 28 88— <5 —23 

Edna Emma Bucls:s, April 4 1 —1 —0 

Clarence Peter Miller, April 12 1 —0 — 2 

John A. Weitzel, April 10 72-0 — 4 

Mrs. Daniel Faust (Susan), April 26 60—2 —7 

Charles L. Zeller. May 14 70—11—12 

Mrs. Matthias Speicher (Elizabeth), May 19 33—7 —17 

Mrs. Charles Waldmau ( Sarah Anna) , May 27 67 — 7 — 9 

Daniel Yoder, June 4 69—8 —26 

Isaac S. Ruth, June 14 70— .5 —17 

Lemon G. Petticoffer, June 19 33—7 —6 

Mary Henrietta Weiant, July 3 30—1 —0 

Raymond Mahlou Biekel,. July S —10—12 

Mary Catharine Sell, July 14 20—2 —15 

Adam Reber, July 16 57 — 2 — 1 5 

Willis Wilmer Miller, July 26 0—5 —21 

Samuel Reiss. Aug. 17 35—1 —6 

Marion G. Reber, Sept. 6 1 — —28 

Helen W. Whitmoyer, Sept. 6 11— —27 

William Werner, Sept. 9 64 — 1 —22 

Ellen Agnes Ruth, Oct. 31 44—6 —29 

Amos Weitzel. Nov. 3 79 — 2 — 16 

Irwin James Keener, Nov. 10 — 2 — 5 

Mrs. Adam Ruth (Rebecca) , Dec. 6 68—10—15 

Adam Sell, Dec. 19 9—9 —22 

1902. 

Mrs. William K. Simmon (Lucetta), June 26 60—3 —25 

Mrs. Isaac Hassler (Sarah Ann), Feb. 17 tH»— 5 — 15 

Mrs. Franklin G. Bender (Amelia), Feb. IS 46—11—16 

Irvin A. Moyer, Mar. 29 31—0 —25 

Adam Ruth, Apr. 1 43—0 —10 

Ruth Margaret Binkley, Apr. 4 —11—27 

Elijah Stiely, Apr. 22 79—7 —16 

Catharine Susan Reber, Apr. 27 —6 — 22 

John Luther Brossman, May 23 — 8 — 14 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 429 

Name. Time of death. Aye. 

Mrs. Jacob Ruth. May 28 47 — 10 — 8 

Isaac Hassler, June 11 62 — 1 — 1 

Mrs. Jarues E. Bricker, June 12 32- — — 2 

Howard L. Beecher, Nov. 15, 1901 IS — 1 —25 

Lillie Helen Ruth, June 23 4 — 4 — 14 

Laura Emma Bender, June 26 1 —2 — 19 

Llewellyn S. Stoudt. July 8 2 —0 —7 

Charle.s William Grime, July 12 —1 —22 

Jacob Mohn, July 17 79— S — IG 

Jeremiah Bohn, July 18 52 — 3 — 17 

Henry H. Stitzel, Aug. 13 60—10—10 

Mrs. Adam Eckenrode (Sarah), Aug. 10 03—1 —22 

Mrs. George Ruth (Isabella) , Aug. 15 57—2 —28 

Annie Jemima Koch, Aug. IS — 4 — 3 

Lottie Edna Conrad. Aug. 18 2 —11—1 

Albert Ulb Greth. Aug. 25 23—5 —24 

Isaac Great", Sept. 5 59—3 —24 

Maude Elizabeth Ulrich, Sept. 18 1—5 —28 

Earl Leroy Moyer, Sept. 18 0—8 —15 

Mrs. Edgar R. Behm (Anna Victoria), Oct. 13 28—11—13 

Frederick Stief, Oct. IG 1 —10—6 

Eva Yoder, Oct. 19 0—0 —14 

Sylvester Josiah Greath, Nov. 25 —10—29 

Mrs. Charles Spohn (Amelia E.), Dec. 20 69—10—14 

John Adam Dundore, Dec. 25 14—6 —27 

1903. 

Florence Fehr, Jan. 12 —5 —3 

David Bricker, Feb. 4 68—6 —7 

Annie Eva Krick. Feb. 5 11—9 —26 

George G. Hain, Feb. 11 78—10—15 

Adam H. Hain, Feb. 22 81—3 —10 

John Peter Gerhart, Feb. 26 75 — 2 — 3 

John William Gaul, Feb. 27 75—1 —24 

Mrs. Adam Koch (Mary A.), Mar. 3 58—6 -28 

Mrs. Israel Greth ( Sarah), Mar.7 70—1 —17 

Mary Trotta, Mar. 8 0—4 —27 

Mrs. George W. Beard (Cora) , Mar. 14 21—9 —9 

Mrs. Harry E. Sheidy (Amelia), Mar. 16 21—9 —25 

Mrs. Jacob Faust (Kate) , Mar. 31 86 — 4 —11 

Mrs. Adam G. Bender (Mary) , Apr. 4 49 — 7 — 7 

Paul Adam Ohmnacht Apx-. 7 1 — 9 — 11 

Esther Mary Werner, April 27 12—8 —9 

John H. Hain, May 4 59— S —16 

Howard Edwin Sheidy, May 20 0—3 —27 

James Monroe Kutz, May 21 35—2 —26 



430 ST. John's (main's) reformed church. 

'Name. Time of death. Afie. 

John H. Miller, May 20 67— <3 —19 

Mrs. Charles Horn ( Sarah) , May 29 71—0 —27 

Daniel Lerch, June S 75 — 3 — 1 

George M. Knoll, June 21 40— S — 15 

Mrs. Daniel Lerch (Anna), Sept. 10 73—2 —13 

Mrs. Adam B. Gerhart, Sept. 12 54_11_2 

John Dunkelberger, Sept. 12 67—2 —5 

Rosie Ida Fisher. Oct. 2 7 —11—27 

Florence May Fisher, Oct. 6 2 — 11 — 7 

Daniel Dunkelberger, Nov. 3 79 — 3 — 7 

Adam I. Speas, Nov. 13 20- 2 —12 

Cyrus Ruf us Yoh, Dec. 21 — 7 — 4 

1904. 

Themsey Sarah Heister, Jan. 8 6 —8 — 29 

Mrs. Daniel Dunkelberger (Catharine), Jan. 22 82 — 1 — 25 

Mrs. John Greth (Catharine), Jan. 22 56 — 5 —8 

Mrs. Ferdinand Sultzer (Catharine), Jan. 24 75 — 9 — 17 

Mrs. Philip Fisher (Amelia) , Jan. 30 63—5 —10 

Isaac H. Miller, Feb. 1 66—10—27 

Mrs. Albert H. Rentz (Annie) , Feb. 19 29—7 —3 

Israel P. Greth, Mar. 1 69—2 —16 

George Michael Boyer, Mar. 2 52 — 2 — 15 

Mary Anna Reifsnyder, Mar. 9 65 — 8 — 17 

I^Roy Paul Staudt, Nov. 24 0—3 —22 

Lloyd Kershner, Mar. 19 1—0 —18 

Reuben Klopp, Mar. 17 75 — 11 — 27 

Charles Wilaba Gauby, Apr. 13 57—9 -^ 

Mrs. John Smith ( Elvina) , Apr. 22 48—0 — -0 

Mrs. James Stoner ( Rebecca ) , Apr. 21 68 — — 12 

Floy Edna Lerch, Apr. 23 5—2 —12 

Elizabeth May Smith, Apr. 22 1—1 —14 

Mary Ann Bohn, Apr. 26 57 — — 25 

Mrs. Peter Horn (Elizabeth) , Apr. 28 47—3 — It. 

Mrs. Henry Sallada (Maria), May 25 62—8 —2 

Mrs. William Hassler (Catharine), May 25 6.^. — — 27 

Samuel Fisher, July 3 69—3 —3 

Cornelius D. Hartman, June 10 , .53—11—29 

Michael Fisher, July IS 67—2 —24 

Mrs. Wellington Wengert (Mary) , July 20 42—9 —3 

George Daniel Ritzman, July 19 — 3 — 1 

Mrs. Jacob Wengert (Amelia) , July 29 75 — 6 — 13 

Elda Leon Rollman, Aug. 25 21 — i —24 

Mrs. Daniel B. Bucks (Elizabeth) , Aug. 26 80—1 —20 

Annie Ellenora Roller, Sept. 12 2 —11—27 

Samuel LeRoy Roller, Sept. IS 1 — 7 — 17 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 431 

yame. Time of death. Age. 

■Charles Isaac Bickel, Oct. 8 23—9 —5 

Isaac I. Bickel, Oct. 8 . 65—11—6 

David B. Hassler, Nov. 6 70—1 —21 

Catharine Irene Hassler, Dec. 12 3 — 4 — 25 

Mrs. Romanus B. Hafer (Ellenora) , Dec. 20 63 — 8 —19 

Elias Phillip, Dec. 31 48-0 —11 

1905. 

Pranklin G. Bender, Jan. 14 56 — 6 —15 

Mrs. Charles Whitmoyer (Lizzie) , Jan. 15 26 — 4 — 2 

Adam Reifsnyder, Jan. 30 67—11 — 4 

Michael W. Ruth, Feb. 10 74—4 —6 

Dathan S. Billman, Feb. 14 89—9 —0 

Heily Levi Bickel, Mar. 17 38—6 -29 

Daniel Schaeffer, Mar. 19 86—0 —0 

Mrs. Henry Hartman ( Sarah Ann Elizabeth) , Feb. 25 55—1 — 8 

Howard Daniel Bohn„ Mar. 20 8—9 —13 

Elkauah Sylvester Sell, Mar. 21 31—8 —8 

Edna May Schaeffer, Mar. 23 0—5 —26 

John H. Bosler, Apr. 1 58—2 —23 

Mrs. Nicholas Eidle (Maria) , Apr. 4 75 — — 10 

Charles Wilaba Gauby. Apr. 13 57—9 —4 

Adam K. Stoudt, Apr. 23 72—9 —6 

John B. Flickinger, Apr. 23 78 — 4 —6 

Sylvester Washington Staudt, May 8 —2 —6 

Mrs. James Faust (Elizabeth), May 7 74—7 —14 

Mrs. Henry Strieker ( Sarah) , June 5 58—3 —3 

Jacob Wengert, July 5 81—7 —19 

Mrs. Isaac Palm (Eliza) , July 9 66—0 —19 

Sarah Mary Wentz, July 17 2 -—3 —11 

Mrs. J. Harry Reber (Caroline) , July 21 26—5 —29 

Charles Wm. Koch, Aug. 6 3 —10—19 

EHsha Beard, Aug. 14 88—10—28 

Mrs. William Dunkelberger (Clarinda) , Aug. 24 68—8 — O 

Jacob Wellington Stoudt, Aug. 31 34—11—19 

Adam Seitzinger, Sept. 17 63 — 4 — ^9 

Annie Alice Bennethum, Sept. 23 1 — 4 — 8 

Jacob Sheidy, Sept. 21 65 — 4 —6 

Mrs. Michael W. Ruth (Catharine A.), Sept. 26 74—7 —28 

Edith Helen Yoder, Oct. 23 0—9—0 

Sallie May Seitzinger, Dec. 20 0—7 —27 

Albert Elmer Stoudt. Aug. 4 0—3 —28 

Mrs. Lazarus Derch (Elizabeth) , Dec. 9 78 — — ^1 

William Simmons, Dec. 11 73—0 —4 

William Schell, Dec. 24 72—8 —28 

1906. 
Mrs. Reuben Klopp (Hannah) , Jan. 1 72 — 9 — 



432 ST. John's (hatn's) reformed church. 

Name. Time of death. A>je. 

William B. Krick, Jan. 22 76—3 —12 

Edna Minerva Eeichert, Jau. 24 2 —10—11 

William Claude Moyer, Jan. 29 —5 —9 

Mrs. Benneville Weiand (Kitty Ann) , Jan. 27 72 — S — 14 

James Walil, Feb. 4 73—0 —2 1 

Wm. Charles Texter, Dec. 19 10—8 —27 

Sallie May Seitzinger, Dee. 20 — S —27 

George Washington Welington Boyer, Mar. 9 53 — 3 — 9 

Ellen Phillips, Mar. 16 40 —0 

Mrs. John S. Dundore (Sarah),, Mar. IS 73—11—9 

Benneville Weyandt, Mar. 21 80—1 —15 

John Walters, Mar. 21 78— —0 

Minnie Laura Fisher, Apr. 2 2 — 3 — 19 

Mrs. E. K. Bohn (Catharine) , Mar. 29 64—11—14 

Mrs. John A. Ruth (Emeliue C), Apr. 7 57—2 —27 

Henry Hassler, Apr, 10 69 — 1 — 3 

Daniel W. Bender, Apr. 16 29—8 —20 

Mrs. Aaron Mentzer ( Sallie E. ) , May 25 37 — 4 —27 

Irwin Henry Staudt, May 29 15—5 —23 

Elda Catharine Riegel. June 6 —11—2 

Mrs. Philip Obold (Hannah), June 26 81—4 —13 

Mary Ann Weitzel, July 11 72—5 —27 

John Whitmoyer, July 18 53 — 1 —6 

Mrs. Wm. Templin (Alice),. Oct. 3 18—8 —15 

Cauda ce Salome Binkley, Oct. 15 46—7 -20 

Daniel G. Reber, Nov. 9 26—9 —7 

Mrs. William Gerhart (Rebecca) . Nov. 13 92—5 —8 

Mrs. Allison Eyrich (Catharine) , Nov. 13 70—1 —1 

Thomas Werner, Nov. 30 61 — 1 — 20 

Franklin Berlet, Dec. 6 61—11—7 

Mrs. Jacob Bechtel (Amanda Elizabeth) , Dec. 6 ,72—10—23. 

Mrs. Wm. H. Bausmau (Alice Rebecca) , Dec. 11 47—6 —2 

Eva Catharine Rentz, Dec. 18 19—3 —7 

John Huyett, Dec. 17 SI— 4 —2 

Mrs. John Gerner (Amelia) , Dec. 24 84—10—13 

1907. 

Mrs. John Yoder (Elizabeth) . Jan. 22 79—5 —12 

George Kintzer, Jan. 23 68 — 1 — 6 

Miriam Spatz Krick, Feb. 3 0—1 —26 

Ehner S. Ulrich, Feb. 4 1 —10— 15 

Mrs. Simon Long (Amelia), Feb. 7 66 — 1 — 

Mrs. Thomas Heister (Mary), Feb. 12 58—8—22 

Violet Viola Staudt, Feb. IS 0—1 —17 

Mrs. John Hiester, Feb. 17 44—10—15 

William Keller, Feb. 22 77—3 —23 

Charles W. Dunkelberger, Feb. 22 20—7 — S 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 433 

Xame. Time of death. A(/e. 

Wallace F. Stoudt, Feb. 27 24—7 —23 

Mrs. Charles Henry Treiikle (Elmira), Mar. 3 43—3 —22 

Susanna Elizabeth Snyder, Mar. 4 G2 — 9 — 19 

James Texter, Mar. 23 77—6 —12 

Ralph LeRoy Eeichart, Mar. 23 2—2 —21 

Mrs. Adam H. Hain (Mary A.), Mar. 23 77—7 —23 

Sarah Faust, April 3 3 —74—2 

Sarah Elizabeth Horn, Apr. 4 —10 — 4 

Annie Edith Kessler, Apr. 15 — G — ] 5 

Mrs. Joseph Hassler (Emeline), Apr. 13 55 — 3 — 12 

Franklin Roller, Apr. 14 53—2 —15 

Mrs. Henry Brossman ( Sarah ) , May 3 57—10—18 

Mrs. Charles S. Ruth (Margaret) , May 9 67—11—8 

John Frey, May 12 1—5 —18 

Edna Alva Dreibelbis, May 14 1—4 —21 

Mrs. Elias E. Kahler (Mary E.)„ May 11 51—8 —7 

Charles Henry Bollinger, June 3 9 — 10 — 1 

Nathan Ellsworth Fromm, June 12 44 — 9 — 10 

Henry B. Snyder, JunelO 68 — 4 —8 

Mrs. Reuben Adams (Magdalena), June 16 80 — 5 — 

Mrs. Augustus Matthew ( Rebecca ) , June 21 69 — 11 — 27 

Josiah Binkley, July 11 . .• 77—5 —26 

Ada May Gerhart, July 25 32 — 9 — 16 

Mrs. Isaac Whitmoyer (Catharine), Aug. 4 81 — 9 — 29 

Mrs. Anson H. Machemer (Sallie), Aug. 4 .31—11—21 

Henry Albert Rentz, Aug. 12 32—7 —29 

Mrs. Jacob Spohn ( ]Marianne) , Sept. 2 61—2 —7 

Blanche Ellen Beecher, Sept. 6 8—27 

Franklin Pierce Hassler, Sept. 6 —9 —2 

Henry S. Yocum, Sept. 6 .50—3 —16 

Mrs. John Pomerenke (Bertha C.) Sept. 9 17 — 6 — 7 

Philip Fisher, Sept. 17 74—10—26 

Mrs. Aaron L. Leib (Kate S.) , Sept. 19 41—9 —6 

Mrs. Henry Keffer (Elizabeth) , Nov. 16 74—5 —27 

Mrs. Elijah Hassler ( Susanna) , Nov. 13 73—0 —7 

Mrs. James W. Deppen (Mary A.) , Dec. 8 6.5—11—17 

Josiah J. Greth, Dec. 2^ 74—4 —11 

Samuel W. Greth, Dec. 25 66—6 —7 

1908. 

Emily Mabel Cox, Jan. 10 1—3 —19 

George Daniel Greth, Jan. 14 68—2 —11 

Mrs. Stephen Hassler (Elmira) , Jan. 16. 61—5 —0 

Mrs. Cornelius Hartman (Mary Ann), Jan. 26 57 — — 6 

Mrs. Wm. A. Klopp (Mary Elizabeth), Jan. 27 24—5 — 4 

Mrs. William Parson (Maria) , Feb. 3 69—11—1 



434 ST. John's Chain's) reformed church. 

Name. Time of death. Age. 

Eva Agnes Shell, Feb. 12 6 —1 — 4 

Joshua Unger, Feb. 26 66—5 —18 

Harris Theodore Ruth, Mar. 1 , — 7 — 

Mrs. Benjamin Boltz, Mar. 6 82 — 4 — 24 

Mary Sarah Dreibelbis, Mar. 8 5 — — 13 

Susan Schaefter, Mar. 16 2—2 —12 

Mrs. Howard S. Rentz, Mar. 15 27—10—11 

Aaron R. Rollman, Mar. 20 52 — 7 — 25 

James Staudt, Mar. 24 77—0 — 3 

John Adam Seitzinger, Apr. 9 1 — 2 — 29 

Mrs. Jacob M. Strause (Mary Sophia), Apr. 10 60—2 —21 

Mrs. Harrison B. Weitzel ( Sarah) , May 10 69—3 —27 

Alverta Margaret Schaeffer, May 27 2 — 13 — 4 

Mrs. Jacob Reddig (Catharine), June 9 62 — 11 — 2 

Samuel Ulrich, June 11 74 — 11—10 

Benueville J. Lamm, July 1 47 — — 23 

Mrs. Henry M. Gaul ( Mary Catharine) , July 15 54—10—5 

Mrs. Benjamin Focht (Esther) , July 24 58—6 —28 

Feruand Charles Katzeman, July 31 — 2 — 20 

Leah Mary Ohmnacht, Aug. 1 1 — 2 — 10 

Esther Deborah Bergman, Aug. 5 1 —0 — 19 

Daniel Levi Reider, Aug. 8 58—8 —28 

Eva Catharine Fehr, Aug. 10 0—2 —15 

Sollie Ulysses HorA, Aug. 18 19—3 —24 

Harvey R. Artz, Aug. 21 2J»— 2 —23 

Mrs. Samuel Kurtz (Emma Maria), Aug. 21 53 — 4 — 10 

Joseph Sheidy, Sept. 11 72—5 —14 

William John Lamm, Aug. 15 —2 — 24 

Edwin John Yoder, Sept. 15 5—8 —29 

Richard Howard Oaks, Sept. 24 40—0 —23 

Mrs. James Schaeffer (Amanda Elizabeth), Sept. 24 59 — 11—7 

Ellen E. Greth, Oct. 5 44-4-23 

Isaac Boyer, Oct. 10 70—8 —29 

Mrs. James Ruth (Catharine) , Oct. 25 76—6 —23 

Mrs. Harrison S. Kreitz (Sarah Anna), Oct. 28 59—3 —0 

Abuer H. Hain. Nov. 9 94— S —29 

Mrs. Michael Mell ( Mary) , Nov. 6 83—8 —1 

Bessie Esther Rothermel, Nov. 28 13—3 —14 

Isaac W. Brossman, Nov. 28 66—1 —6 

William Strunk, Dec. 23 85—0 —17 

1909. 

Edith Laura Reber, Jan. 2 0—2 —23 

Mrs. Isaac Whitmoyer (Lydia), Jan, 13 37—7 —0 

Mrs. Fred G. Hain (Nora) , Jan. 17 30—1 —23 

Mrs. Ashton A. Jacoby (Rebecca) , Feb. 11 34—1 —30 

Mrs. Samuel Mentzer (Beulah),, Mar. 8 19 — 4 — 5 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 435 

Name. Time of death. Age. 

Mrs. Henry Yob (Rebecca) , Mar. 13 71 — 7 — 27 

Mrs. I^vi Dunkelberger (Clara), Mar. 24 38 — —0 

Jacob S. Toder, Mar. 29 62 — 2 — ^24 

Peter Yob. Mar. 28 73 — 6 — 9 

€arl Wbitmoyer, April 11 — — 20 

Mrs. Henry S. Moyer, April 8 34 — 7 — 21 

Henry Wenricb, April 17 73 — 6 — 12 

Sebastian Hassler, May 10 47 — 2 — 4 

€barles David Ludwig, May 21 50 — 6 — 4 

Harry M. Hiester, June 17 57 — 11 — 3 

Mrs. Samuel Yob (Katie),, June 19 79 — 7 — 17 

Abrabani Sloat, June 22 82—10 — 16 

Myrtle Coriune Scbaefifer, July 7 —11 — 17 

Henry Yoder, Sept. 7 58 — 10—27 

Earl Sylvester Stamm. Sept. 20 0—2 —13 

Mrs. Morgan F. Mogel (Catbarine), Oct. 21 28—5 —25 

Cyrus B. Smitb, Nov. 28 66 — 10 — 2'> 

Peter Renniuger, Dec. 22 78 — 11 — 12 

William Sbeeler, Dec. 23 75—7 —25 

Ivovina Rader, Dec. 27 69-0 —0 

1910. 

Mrs. Wm. L. Wolf (Elizabeth Adaline), Jan. 13 50—8 —6 

William Mountz, Jan. 14 83 — 7 — 27 

Oeorge J. Lamm, Jan. 14 21 — ^1 — ^15 

George Wellington Hinnersbitz, Feb. 2 50 — 10 — 5 

Reuben Spayd. Feb. 10 65 — ^9 — 9 

Samuel Babb, Feb. 12 66—0 —15 

Mrs. Wa.vne Simmons (Mary Anna), Mar. 1 39 — 6 — 19 

Mrs. Peter Yob (Mary) , Mar. 3 72—8 —2 

Mrs. Adam Yoder (Margaret) , Mar. 12 69 — 11 — 26 

Anna Tami)son Yob, Mar. 24 55 — 3 — 29 

Henry Shappell, Mar. 26 74—4 —21 

Mrs. Samuel U. Greth (Matilda C. ) 64—1 — 23 

Mrs. Edwin S. Gougler (Flora Annie), Apr. 14 28 — 2 — 18 

Nicholas Eidle, Apr. 27 72-7 —10 

Jacob Hassler, May 22 — 8 —^d 

Mary Grimes, May 23 60 — 2 — ^25 

George Hassler, Apr. 30 1 — ^ — 29 

Charles S. Ruth, May 24 73 — 4 —26 

Mrs. Richard S. Ludwig (Esther K.) , May 30 80—5 —5 

Harvey Luther Van Buskirk, June 5 2 — 2 — 17 

Florence May Shirley, June 13 11 — 3 — 11 

Mrs. Lemuel Greth (Mary F.) , June 15 30 — 2 — ^20 

Esther May Eckenroth, June 23 — 3 — 10 

Irwin Francis Sallada, July 10 — 7 — 7 



436 ST. joh.n's (hain's) eeformed church 

Xame. Time of death. Age. 

Mrs. Samuel Van Buskirk (Emma Elizabeth), July 10 46—6 —12 

Kaymoud Luther Fromm, July 14 12 — 9 — 7 

Mrs. Riley S. Stiely (Adaliue S.), July 17 54—9 —2a 

John Zell Fincher, July 18 20— (5 —3 

Alton Wayne Hallacher, July 20 —2 —7 

George Franklin Weurich, July 31 —11—9 

John Hain Rutl\ Aug. 14 54—4 —10 

Mrs. Levi R. Fox (Angeline), Aug. 15 7G — 6 — 12 

Mary Catharine Dillon, Aug. 21 1 — 5 — 4 

Melvin Glen wood Soheffler, Aug. 28 — 11— 2S 

Servatius D. Rhoads, Sept. 3 34—3 —20 

Margaret May Himnielreioh, Sept. 3 2 — 7 — 13 

John Ulrieh, Sept. 16 71—7 —22 

Ceratious Adam Moyer, Sept. 21 1 — S —28 

Florence Rebecca Strunk, Oct. 2 0—7 —21 

Mrs. John H. Hu.vett (Elizabeth), Oct. 20 84—1 —2 

Reuben Hain, Nov. 16 81—11—23 

Mrs. Jaco*b W. Snader (Mary E.), Nov. 22 45—6 —9 

Mrs. Jonathan Marks (Elizabeth), Nov. 23 73—4 —0 

Daniel Fisher, Dec. 4 78-9 —24 

William F. Kutz, Dec. 19 76—1 —0 

Mrs. Adam Focht (Mary Ann) , Dec. 22 72—11—29 

David Hain, Dec. 28 73—0 —10 

1911. 

Mrs. Josiah Donmoyer (Mary) , Jan. 9 74 — 7 — 2 

Harrison B. Weitzel, Jan. 17 73 — 11 — 7 

Amelia Jane T^ise, Jan. 23 67 — 10 — 8 

Mrs. John D. Lerch (Elizabeth), Jan. 30 44—1 —22 

Mrs. John Smith (Annie) , Feb. 2 47—11—24 

Mrs. Benneville Koch (Elizabeth) , Feb. 2 75—11—1 

Mrs. John Spatz (Mary A.), Feb. 6 47—3 —16 

William Parsoiv Feb. 6 82—8 —14 

Elwood Peter Gerhart, Feb. 22 3 — 1 —5 

Carrie May Trenkle, Mar. 18 8 — 5 — 4 

Mrs. Eli.1ah Stiely (Susanna), Mar. 19 91 — 4 —24 

John David Boyer, Apr. 5 19 — 5 — 3 

Eva May Haas, Apr. 18 3—7 —18 

John Lando Dundore, Apr. 26 1 —9 —10 

Mrs. Jonathan F. Ruth ( Susanna), June 16 61—3 —26 

Mrs. John Bergman ( Mertie) , June 18 25—9 —24 

Mrs. Morgan Monroe Dundore (Cornelia), June 30 54 — 4 — 14 

Dorothy Jennie Werner, July 3, — 4 — 2 

Frank Gabl^, July 4 23—8 —24 

Ediia May Wieruer, July 5 — 4 — 4 

Henry K. Fisher, July 8 60—8 —5 

Franklin Elwood Ulrieh, July 7 40—3 — U 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 4:^7 

Xame. Time of death. Age. 

William Long, July IS 33—3 —26 

Charles Jacob Hassler, Aug. 1 1 — — 19 

Mrs. David E. Yoder (Maggie). Aug. 13 36—0 —24 

Mrs. Richard Hassler (Amelia), Sept. 2 69—11—0 

Peter W. Gk^rhart, Sept. 11 49 — 4 —23 

LeRoy Paul Greth, Oct. 22 1 —3 —6 

Katie Maria Spatz, Oct. 20 3—1 —7 

Mary Ann Peifer, Nov. 21 67—2 —4 

Norman Elwood Schaeffer, Dec. 2 —5 —0 

George Moyer, Dec. 5 67 — 7 — 29 

Benjamin Franklin Snyder, Dec. 7 5(5 — 7 — 27 

Harvey Brensinger, Dec. 11 5 — 7 — 20 

Llewellyn Hatt, Dec. 14 59—8 —25 

1912. 

iV'illiam Adam Seitzinger, Jan. 1 4.5 — 7 — 29 

Levi R. Fox, Jan. 1 75 — 3 — 

Daniel Eddinger, Jan. 11 74 — 5 —28 

Warren Wellington Johnston, Jan. 15 — — 20 

Jacob Behm, Feb. 6 37—9 —26 

Rebecca Weitzel, Feb. 16 83—1 —5 

Charles Morgan Trenlvle, Mar. 1 7 — 5 — ^9 

Isaac G. Blatt, Apr. 10 55—3 —5 

:virs. Aaron H. Bucks (Malinda) , May 17 68—11—21 

Mrs. John Bausman (Maria) , June 4 74 — 3 — ^2*> 

Mrs. John Ruth (Sarah Ann), June 19 75—11—21 

Howard W. Schaeffer, July 11 38-1 —11 

Mrs. Levi Spayd (Amelia) , July 15 72—3 —20 

Mrs. John Griffeth (Grace Pickens) , July 25 78—6 —10 

Mrs. Elias W. Brendle (Catharine), Aug. 1 62—10—11 

Myrtle Marguerite Neihart, Sept. 18 10—7 —3 

Erma Minerva Parson, Sept. 25 1 — <3 — 9 

Mrs. Adam Himmelreich (Cassiah), Sept. 27 73—3 —20 

Mrs. Richard Hain (Anna Esther), Oct. 5 69—8 —6 

Robert L. Knoll. Nov. 5 20—11—21 

Beulah Boyer, Nov. 14 1—0 —17 

Joseph Milton Eby, Nov. 20 40—2 —13 

Mrs. Henry Hoover (Elizal>eth Matilda), Nov. 23 80—1 —27 

Mrs. Benjamin Stief (Mary Ann), Dec. 12 65—9 —27 

1913. 

Owen Ludwig, Jan. 5 49 — 1 — 6 

James MUton Eyrich. Feb. 8 53—5 —9 

Mrs. Moses Boyer (Eliza) . Feb. 27 84—5 —21 

Mrs. Joseph Sheidy (Catharine) , Mar. 9 66—10—21 

Mrs. Daniel Greth (Louisa) , Mar. 9 64—11—28 

William Henry Harrison Smith, Mar. 8 71 — 11 — 23 

J^Irs. Jonathan Knorr (Sarah) , Mar. 14 87—5 —13 



438 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Name. Time of death. Age. 

Mrs. Geo, C. Yoc-um (Gertrude), March 21 2tj — 9 —24r 

Mrs. Edward M. Miller (Emma C), Apr. 18 55—6 —IS. 

Adam H. Gerhart Apr. 22 32—0 —12 

Albert H. Bohn. Apr. 26 0—5 —11 

Charles Horn, May 14 S2 — 2 — 2.> 

Kathryu "Werner Opi>enheimer, May 28 -,5 — 7 — 16 

Irviu Clifford Dissinger, June 25 2 — 9 — 9 

Cora May Spatz, June 30 23—5 — 2& 

K. Monroe Becker, July 1 48 — 9 — la 

Joseph Stoudt, July 14 61—3 —11 

Samuel S, Ohmnacht, July 26 46—0 -28- 

Pearl Irene Richard, Aug. 17 3 — 4 —8 

Mrs. Benueville Moyer (Lydia), Aug. 18 79 — 11 — 22 

Harry Howard Shai-tle, Sept. 3 48—0 —21 

Jonathan Marks, Sept. 4 85 — 9 — 16 

Russel Irvin Sheffler. Sept. 6 —10—11 

Richard Hain, Sept. 18 86—8 -12- 

Nora May Spatz, Sept. 26 18—3 —8 

John I. Reed, Oct. 1 40—11—21 

William S. Fisher, Oct. 20 49—5 —14 

Johnson Allen Hossler, Dec. 9 47 — 10 — 

1914. 

Mrs. Solomon Dunkelberger (Lillie Elvina), Dec. 30 o6 — 7 — 20 

William Zeller, Jan. 7 74 — 2 — 26 

James Thomas Yoh, Jan. 20 57 — 7 — 17 

Mrs. William F. Miller ( Emma ) , Jan. 27 61—7 —22 

Mrs. Frank P. Gerhart (Emma Elizabeth), Feb. 2 61 — 8 — 25 

Mrs. William Keller (Mary) , Feb. 4 78 — 9 — 14 

Daniel A. Ney, Feb. 11 41— 10— 20 

Mrs. Peter S. Miller (Mary Ann) , Mar. 11 80 — 4 —20 

John William Hain, Mar. 16 61—3 —24 

Mi's. Darius Leininger (Amelia F.), Mar. 17 70 — 5 — IQ 

Margie Mary Boyer, Mar. 24 2 —9 —6 

Mrs. Peter Peifer (Mary), Mar. 27 75—3 —17 

Edward K. Bohn, Mar. 30 78-10—26 

Maig Fisher, Apr. 12 84—9 —0 

Mrs. Geo. Wolfensberger (Hannah), Apr. 13 83 — 8 — 2 

Samuel Rhoads, Apr. 22 61—10—16 

Michael C. Newman, May 24 77 — — 4 

Martin Texter, July 5 61 — 4 — 16 

Mrs. Henry P. Flickinger (Clara)^ July 25 54 — — 6 

Stanley Lewis Kerchuer, Aug. 4 1 — 6 — 24 

Amos Madeira, Aug. 8 63—3 —24 

Mrs. David Hain (Sarah), Aug. 27 76—11—13 

Mrs. Israel Klopp (Catharine), Sept. 2 81- 8 —12 

George Franklin Sell, Sept. 9 24—6 —21 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 439 

'Same. Time of death. Age. 

Charlie Grover Cleveland Haiu, Sept. 9 22—5 —3 

Samuel Dunkelberger, Sept. 13 S2— —15 

Mrs. Alviu F. Yoh (Catharine C), Sept. 11 57—0 —29 

Mrs. Henry Oaks ( Almira H. ) , Sept. 14 67—0 —10 

Wayne Z. Simmon, Sept. 20 47—0 —0 

Adam Moyer. Sept. 20 61—11—7 

Mrs. William E. Kutz ( Sarah Ann) , Sept. 24 81— 9 —27 

Laura Marie Stiely.Sept. 27 — 9 —0 

Lewis Grouser, Sept. 26 69 — 4 — 1 

Daniel Fry, Sept. 30 61—10—12 

Peter Still, Oct. 31 Q2—0 —0 

Harvey Miltou Yocum, Nov. 22 35 — 8 — 13 

Henry Isaac Boyer. Nov. 20 2 — 5 — ^18 

Mrs. Charles H. Sassaman (Florence H.), Nov. 21 18 — 2 — 

Franklin Pierce Reed, Nov. 27 33 — 10—6 

Richard Hassler, Dec. 6 77 — 7 — 15 

Benjamin A. Hain, Dec. 15 53—9 —12 

1915. 

Samuel Wolfskill, Jan. 1 57—9 —22 

Mrs. J. Alfred Lamm (Amanda) , Jan. 7 72 — S — 28 

Sarah Elizabeth Delp, Jan. 22 2—0 —14 

John Hiester, Feb. 5 81 — 1 —23 

Ralph Ellis Parsons, Mar, 15 1 — 3 — 

Paul William Fleischer, Mar. 20 9—3 —15 

John William Gaul, Mar. 26 19—3 —0 

Jackson Stief, Mar. 26 76—10—6 

Mrs. Sebastian Hassler (Florence), Apr. 11 19 — 7 — 28 

Mary Miller, Apr. 10 65—7 —24 

John R. A. Otto, Apr. 18 56—5 —1 

Henry Standt. Apr. 17 66 — 4 —24 

Paul Snyder, May 10 0—1 —3 

John Rader, May 10 77—8 - 17 

John Schaetfer, June 1 84 — 7 — 15 

Catharine Bucks, June 7 S.5 — 1 — 4 

Henry William Eugelhart, June 7 67 — 1 — 17 

Edna Margaret Werner, June 9 12 — 4 — 21 

Mrs. Harry S. Werner (Emma R.), June 16 42—11—29 

Jacob Morris Franklin Steffery, July 1 25 — — 

Mrs. Clayton Jerome Schaeffer (Emma E.), July 9 36 — 8 —23 

Elias E. Kahler, July 27 67—2 —2 

William Ulysses Moyer, July 25 29 — 10 — 19 

J'ohn Koch, July 28 93—7 —14 

Viola May Deysher, Aug. 2 3 — 5 — 9 

Adam Moyer, Aug. 18 74— S —26 

Lester Showalter, Sept. 20 0—3 —22 

Norman Walker Parson. Sept. 28 7 — 2 — 20 



440 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Name. Time of death. Age. 

Mrs. Morris Geise (Katie A.), Sept. 27 51 — i —11 

Benjamin Wenrich, Oct. 4 — 4 — 3 

Mrs. John R. Zeller (Emma R.), Oct. 6 50—11—9 

Mrs. John Troup (Amelia) , Oct. 10 74 — 10 — 26 

Mrs. Reuben Haiu (Susanna), Oct. 26 84 — 9 — 27 

Tvevi Meyer, Oct. 27 70 — 5 — 

Lloyd William Reiss, Oct. 29 22—11—23 

Mrs. Levi R. Beecher (Ellen L.) , Nov. 5 GO — 9 — 23 

Henry Yoh, Nov. 25 75 — 6 — 9 

Benneville Koch, Nov. 28 70 — 6 — 21 

Mrs. George Kerchuer (Catharine) , Dec. 11 G2 — 5 — 1 

Mrs. Joseph Stiely (Elizabeth S.) , Dec. 11 83—6 —8 

Herraon R. Moyer, Dec. 21 75 — 3 — 3 

191G. 

Henry B. Werner, Jan. 1 71 — 7 — ^8 

Robert Norman Yoh, Jan. 5 — — 10 

Mrs. Anson H. Machemer (Cora Almeda), Jan. 14 27 — 9 — 11 

Mrs. William Foster (Maggie Olena), Jan. 14 36 — i — 24 

Jacob Strause, Jan. 12 69—10—29 

Jacob Boyer, Jan. 17 72—11—27 

Mrs. Adam C. Greath (Mary Jane), Jan. 20 78—0 — 4 

Mrs. Franklin S. Yoder (Amelia S.), Feb. 8 73—4 —13 

Mrs. Harry Kramer (Margaret Mary Jane), Feb. 15 45 — 5 — 

Mrs. Alice L. Mint, Mar. 6 49—3 —12 

Mrs. Joseph Latshaw (Amanda) , Mar. 10 57 — 6 — 23 

Isaac H. Sharmau, Mar. 17 70 — 4 — ^26 

Earl Showalter, Mar. 19 1—8 —10 

Mrs. Samuel Reiss (Harriett), Mar. 20 58 — 2 —15 

Mrs M. Wilson Drupp (Sarah B.) , Apr. G 59—9 -^ 

Charles E. Spohn, April 12 43—8 —22 

Sarah Bucks, May 5 68-^ —6 

Lucius Rieser, May 10 72—10—19 

Ijeroy Whitmoyer, May 14 — 1 — 4 

Mrs. Harry J. Fisher (Bessie May), May 22 32—10—20 

Leonard G. Hain, May 23 42—6 —26 

Edwin Franklin Trago, June 5 7 — 8 — 24 

WajTie S. Fassnacht, June 10 0—7 —20 

Elsie Mary Ann Yoh, June 23 14—8 —5 

Mrs. John D. Greth (Ramanda) , June 26 74—6 —20 

John G. Ruth. June 30 67—4 —13 

Mrs. Levi Moyer (Mary), July 7 69—5 —24 

Mrs. Henry Thomas (Emma E.), July 11 53—7 — 17 

Cora Louisa Ruth, July 29 21—8 —15 

John Himmelrich, Aug. 4 64 — 5 — 21 



MEMBERS OF ST. JOHN'S (MAIN'S) RE- 
FORMED CHURCH. 



Ahrens, Henry 
Aulenbach. Verna Agues 
Anderson, A. J. 
Anderson, Mrs. A. J. 
Adams, Mrs. John H. 
Adams, Effie V. 
Archer, Mrs. Viella 
Artz, Mrs. Alva 

Barnett, Adam D. 
Barnett, Mrs. Mary 
Barnett, Charles 
Barnett, Mrs. Charles 
Barnett, Sarah C. 
Barnett, Emma E. 
Barnett, Annie A. 
Barnett, Reuben 
Barnett, George S. 
Barnett, Mrs. George S. 
Barnett, Paul D. 
Barnett, Clarence H. 
Barnett, Mabel H. 
Barnett, Edith May 
Bagenstose, Mrs. John 
Baer, Edwin F. 
Baer, Mrs. Edwin F. 
Baer, Howard L. 
Baer, Mrs. Howard L. 
Baer, Henry E. 
Baer, Eva Minerva 
Babb, Mrs. Maria 
Barlet, Mrs. Sarah 
Barlet, Levi G. 
Barlet, Mrs. Levi G, 
Barlet, Mendon 
Beard, George W. 
Beard, Mrs. George W. 
Beard, James R. 
Beard, Mrs. James R. 
Beard, Harry W. 
Beard, Lloyd W. 
Beard, Lillie May 
Beard. Harvey W. 
Bechtel, Wm. F. 
Bender, Howard D. 
Bender, Samuel M. 
Bender, Oscar B. 
Bender, Mrs. Oscar B. 
Bender, Emma G. 

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Bender, Henry G. 
Bender, Adam G. 
Bender, Lewis E. 
Bender, Paul B. 
Bender, George 
Bender, Mrs. Wm. H. 
Bender, I^onard F. 
Bender, Mabel F. 
Bender, Helen Beulah 
Bender, Clarence 
Bender, Paul David 
Bender, Wm. N. 
Bodenhorn, Mrs. Mary S. 
Brenner. Airs, George 
Bell, A. L. 
Bell, Mrs. A. L. 
Beecher, Levi R. 
Beecher, John A. 
Beecher, Mrs. John A. 
Beecher, Wm. L. 
Beecher, Mrs. Wm. L. 
Beecher, Lew Wallace 
Beecher, George L. 
Borell. Mrs. Paul A. 
Becker, Mrs. Hannah 
Becker, Frank M. 
Becker, Mrs. Amelia W. 
Bergman, Ira 
Bergman, Mrs. Ira 
Bergman, .John 
Bergman, Ezra 
Bergman, Mrs. Ezra 
Binkley, Mrs. Wm. B. 
Binkley, Charles W. 
Binkley, L. Mae 
Binkley, Mrs. Harry 
Binkley, Mrs. M. K. 
Binkley, R. Richard 
Binkley, Walter L. 
Binkley. Harry J. 
Bickel, Moses A. 
Bickel, Mrs. Moses A. 
Bickel, Garson 
Bickel, James D. 
Bickel, A. L. 
Bickel, Mrs. A. L. 
Bickel. Harvey C. 
Bickel, Paul J. 
Bickel, Mrs. Angelina F. 



442 



ST. JOHN'S (HAIN's) REFORMED CHURCH. 



Bickel, Ellen P. 
Bickel, Amelia K. 
Bickel, Ulysses W. 
Bickel, Agues E. 
Bickel, Mrs. Emma 
Bickel, Daniel John 
Bickel, George W. 
Bickel, Mrs. George W. 
Billman, Malinda 
Billman, Stanton 
Billman. Mrs. Stanton 
Bitler, John S. 
Bitler, Mrs. John S. 
Beebe, Morris W. 
Boyer, Mrs. Mary E. 
Boyer, Mrs. Jacob I. 
Boyer, Mrs. Annie 
Boyer, Andrew 
Boyer, Reily 
Boyer, Mrs. Amanda 
Boyer, William Y. 
Boyer, Mrs. William Y. 
Boyer, Robert Wm. 
Boyer, Mrs. Robert Wm. 
Boyer, Charles Merlin 
Boyer, Emma Elizabeth 
Boyer, Daniel I. 
Boyer, Mrs. Daniel I. 
Boyer, John W. 
Boyer, Mrs. John W. 
Boyer, James J. 
Boyer, Mrs. James J. 
Boyer, Charles Morgan 
Boyer, Harvey D. 
Boyer, Florence M. 
Boyer, Peter F. 
Boyer, Mrs. Peter F. 
Boyer, Emma Elmeda 
Boyer, George Henry 
Boyer Aaron H. 
Boyer, Mrs. Aaron H. 
Boyer, Edna Anna 
Boyer, Clement E. 
Boyer, Mrs. Clement E. 
Boyer, Lewis F. 
Boyer Mary Ellen 
Boyer, Wm. L. 
Boyer, Jeremiah 
Boyer, Mrs. Jeremiah 
Boyer, Rosie Anna 
Boyer, Reily Andrew 
Boyer, Aaron R. 
Boyer, Mrs. Aaron R. 
Boyer, Lewis Hiram 
Boyer, Edwin Levi 
Boyer, Mrs. Edwin Levi 
Boyer, Mrs. Caroline 
Boyer, Francis 
Boyer, Mrs. Francis 



Boyer, John F. 

Boyer. Mrs. John F. 

Boyer, Mrs. John 

Boyer, Rheda F. 

Boiinger, William 

Bolinger. Mrs. William 

Bncks, Mrs. Harvey 

Bncks, Aaron H. 

Bucks, Harry 

Bolin, Elias 

Bohn, Mrs. Elias 

Bohn, Wm. F. 

Bohn, Mrs. Wm. F. 

Bohu, James F. 

Bohn Mrs. James F. 

Bohu, Ida Eliza 

Bohn, Daniel W. 

Bohn, Mrs. Daniel W. 

Bohn. V. Kathryu 

Bohn, Darius H. 

Bohn, Mrs. Darius H. 

Bohn, Stella Eve 

Bohu, Mary A. 

Bohu, Emanuel H. 

Bohn. Wm. H. 

Bohn, Mrs. Wm. H. 

Bohn. Morris C. 

Bohn, Mrs. Morris C. 

Bohn. Wm. A. 

Bohn, Mrs. Wm. A. 

Bohn, Henry E. 

Bohn, Mrs. Henry E. 

Bohn, Isaac C. 

Bohu, Mrs. Isaac C. 

Bohn, John S. 

Bohn, Mrs. John S. 

Bohu, Edward D. 

Bohu, Mrs. Edward D. 

Boliu. David F. 

Bohn, Mrs. David F. 

Bohn, Charles A. 

Bohn, Earl S. 

Bohu, W. W. 

Bohu, J. K. 

Bohu, Mrs. J. K. 

Bohn, William E. 

Bohn, Ella M. 

Bohn. Earl Raymond 

Bohn, S. Violet 

Burkey, James B. 

Burkey. Mrs. James B. 

Brechbill, Washington 

Brechbill. Mrs. Washington 

Brossmau, Mrs. Jefferson 

Brossmau, Paul J. 

Brossmau. Carrie May 

Brossmau, Edward E. 

Brossmau, Mrs. Edward E. 

Brossmau, Earl Edward 



ST. johk's (hain's) refoemed church. 



443 



Brossman, Florence E. N. 
Brossman, Frederick L. 
Bi'ossman. Mrs. Emma E. 
Brossmau, Mabel Eva 
Brossman, Esther Louise 
Brossman, Martha Catherine 
Brossman, Mrs. Samuel 
Brossman, Mary May 
Brossman, Mx-s. Mary 
Breitag, Mrs. Samuel 
Breudel, Ellas W. 
Brendel, Mrs. Jeremiah 
Breudel, Zacharias B. 
Brensinger, James D. 
Brensinger, Mrs. James D. 
Brown. Mrs. Franklin 
Blatt, Charles C. 
Blatt, Mrs. Charles C. 
Bennethum, Mrs. Amelia 
Batzel, Mrs. Charles Y. 
Bauder, Jacob D. 
Bander. Mrs. Jacob D. 
Bressler, Mrs. Norman 
Bellman, Mrs. Charles 
Benuetch, Morris 
Bennetch, Mrs. Morris 

Cook, Mrs. Charles H. 
Collins, Mrs. C. H. 
Conlow. Mrs. John 
Conrad, Susan 
Clouse, Henry W. 
Clouse. Mrs. Henry W. 
Clouse. Charles H. 
Cox, William R. 
Cox, Mrs. William R. 

Deysher, Mrs. Harvey 
Deppen, Charles S. 
Depi)en, Mrs. Charles S. 
Depiien, Clarence D. 
Depiien. Mrs. Clarence D. 
Deppen, ]\Irs. Daniel 
Deppen, Walter E. 
Dellart, Mrs. Emma 
Dissinger, Irwin Y. 
Dissinger, Mrs. Irwin Y. 
Dreibelbis, Wellington 
Dreibelbis, Mrs Wellington 
Dreibelbis. Henry W. 
Ditzler. Mrs. Frank 
Ditzler. Annie 
Ditzler, Mabel 
Ditzler, A. B. 
Ditzler, Mrs. A. B. 
Dunkelberger, George B. 
Dunkelberger, Mrs. George B. 
Dunkelberger, Franklin 
Dunkelberger, Mrs. Franklin 



Dunkelberger, Albert W. 
Dunkelberger, Mrs. Albert W. 
Dunkelberj^er, Harry D. 
Dunkelberger, Mrs. Harry D. 
Dunkelberger, Mrs. Catharine 
Dunkelberger, John L. 
Dunkelbei'ger, Daniel 
Dunkelberger, Mrs. Daniel 
Dunkelberger, Elleuora 
Dunkelberger, Daniel Isaac 
Dunkelberger, David 
Dunkelberger, I'aul S. 
Dunkelberger, Robert 
Dunkelberger, Paul A. 
Dunkelberger, Stella Laura 
Dunkelberger, Lizzie 
Dunkelberger, Edward 
Devine, Mrs. John N. 
Dundore, Morgan 
Dundore, John Adam 
Dundore, Mrs. John Adam 
Dundore, John A. 
Dundore, Mrs. John A. 
Dundore, Frank D. 
Dundui'e, Wm. W. 
Dundore, Mrs. Wm. W. 
Dundore, J. Adam 
Dundore, Raymond 
Dundore, George W. 
Dittes, A. C. 
Dittes, Mrs. A. C. 
Dittes, Norman C. 
Drj'bread, Mrs. Catharine 

Eckenroad, Richard 
Eckenroad, Mrs. Richard 
Eckenroad, Christian 
Eckenroad, Mrs. Christian 
Eckenroad, Florence 
Eckenroad, Stella A. 
Eckenroad. Edna S. 
Eidle, Frank 
Eidle. Mr.s. Frank 
Eyrich, Sallie Ann 
Eyrich, James H. 
Eyrich. Mrs. James H. 
Eyrich, Clarence D. 
Eyrich, Mrs. Clarence D. 
Eyi'ich, Helen Maud 
Eusinger, Adam 
Ensinger, Mrs. Adam 
Ensinger, Charles H. 
Ensinger, Lewis Wm. 
Ensinger, Mrs. Lewis Wm. 
Ensinger, Cora Sophia 
Ensinger, Jdhn H. 
Eusinger, Mrs. John H. 
Ensinger, Henry H. 
Ensinger, Mrs. Henrj' H. 



444 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 



Ernes, Mrs. Kate E. 
Ernes, Wm. II. 
Ernes, Mr.'^. Wm. H. 
Eckert. .John 
Erb, Mrs. A. Z. 
Erb. Mrs. James 

Fassuaclit. Raymond 
Passnacht, Mrs. Raymond 
Farlow. Mrs. Catharine 
Fehr, George 
Fehr, Mrs. George 
Fehr, Wm. G. 
Fehr, Mrs. Wm. G. 
Filbert, Mrs. James 
Feather. Wm. C. 
Feather, Mrs. Wm. C. 
Fanst. r>aniel 
Faust. Mrs. Daniel 
Fanst, T-illie Isabella 
Faust. Hannah 
Fidler, Francis 
Fidler, Mrs. Francis 
Fidler, Mrs. James 
Fidler, Annie H. 
Fidler, Mrs. Hannah 
Fidler, George W. 
Fidler, Mrs. George W. 
Fidler, Charles Morgan 
Fidler, Mabel Catharine 
Fiucher. Mrs. Mary 
Fiucher, Hannah 
Fincher, Jeremiah 
Fisher, Samuel R. 
Fisher, Mrs. Samuel R. 
Fisher. Reily M. 
Fisher, Walter B. 

Fisher, Mrs. Walter B. 

Fisher. I^illie Emma 

Fisher, Jacob 

Fisher, Herbert M. 

Fisher, Wm. H. 

Fisher. Mrs. Wm. H. 

Fisher, Charles A. 

Fisher, Frederick M. 

Fisher, Harvey W. 

Fisher. David H. 

Fisher, Mrs. David H. 

Fislier, David M. 

Fisher, INIrs. David M. 

Fisher. Harry J. 

Fisher, Charles A. 

Fisher, Jeremiiih 

Fisher, Mrs. Jeremiah 

Fisher, Adam S. 

Fisher, Mrs. Adam S. 

Fisher, J. Peter 

Fisher, Mrs. J. Peter 

Fisher, Valeria A. 



Fisher, Samuel S. 
Fisher, George S. 
Fisher. Mrs. George S. 
Fisher, Mrs. Rebecca 
Fisher, John 
Fisher, Mrs. John 
Fisher, Mrs. Mary 
Fislier, Foster J. 
Fisher, J. S. 
Fisher, A. J. 
Fislier, Lloyd D. 
Fisher, Leah Ellen 
Flickinger, W. G. 
Flickinger. Jacob S. 
Flickinger, Mrs. Jacob S. 
Flickinger. Howard K. 
Flickinger, Evan 
Flickinger, Harry E. 
Flickinger, Mrs. Harry E. 
Focht, Richard 
Focht, Thomas C. 
Focht, Mrs. Thomas C. 
Focht, Milton O. 
Focht, Mrs. Milton O. 
Fry. John M. 
Fry. Adam E. 
Fry, Mrs. Adam E. 

Fry, Harvey B. 
Fry, Lillie May 

Fry, John E. 

Fry, Mrs. ,Tohu E. 

Fry. Susan A. 

Fry, Wm. 

Fry, Mrs. Wm. 

Fry, Calvin Ree 

Fry. Harvey D. 

Fry. Irvin .Joseph 

Freeman. George H. 

Freeman, Mrs. Paul T. 

Felker. Mrs. Cyrus 

Frobey, George H. 

Frobey. Mrs. C4eorge H. 

Froelit-h, Mrs. Aaron W. 

Fromm, Nathan W. 

Fronim, Mary C. 

Fromm, George C. 

Fromm, John H. 

Fromm, Mrs. John H. 

Field. Mrs. Ann 

Gaul. Henry M. 
Gaul. Ivate E. 
Gaul, Eva M. 
Gaul, Adam R. 
Gaul. Henry M. Jr. 
Gaul, Walter R. 
Gaul. John Harvey 
Gaul, Daniel M. 
Gaul, Mrs. Daniel M. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed chukch. 



445 



Gaul, Wm. Henry 
Gaul, Mabel V. 
Gaul, Charles D. 
Gaul. Harry Z. 
Gaul, Mrs. Harry Z. 
Gaul, (jJeorge F. 
Gaul, Frank M. 
Gaul, Mrs. Frank M. 
Gaul, E. Elizabeth 
Gaul, David M. 
Gaul, Mrs. David M. 
Gaul, Esther M. 
Gaul, Frank W. 
Gaul, Mrs. Frank W. 
Gaul, Fred W. 
Gaul. Mrs. Fred W. 
Gaul, .James W. 
Gaul, Charles A. 
Gaul, Mrs. Charles A. 
Gaul, Robert E. 
Gaul, Paifus A. 
Gaul. Mrs. Eufus A. 
Gaul, Allan Van 
Gaul. Mrs. Allan A'an 
Gaul. Frank Z. 
Gaul. Mrs. Frank Z. 
Gaul, Mrs. Annie B. 
Gaul. John R. 
riaul. Mrs. George H. 
Gaul. Fred R. 
Gaul, Albert W. 
Gaul, Bertha May 
Gaul, Levi S. 
Gaul, Frank M. 
Gaul, Lillie Agnes 
Gaul, Harvey A. 
Gass, Mr.s. Charity 
Gable, Henry 
Gable, Thomas Calvin 
Gaugler. Edwin S. 
Gauker, Charles 
Gauker. Mrs. Charles 
Garman, Robert E. 
Garnian, Mrs. Robert E. 
Garner, William 
Garner. Charles 
Garner. Mrs. Charles 
Gerhart, Albert B. 
(^k'rhart, Mrs. Albert B. 
Gerhart, Dallas C. 
Gerhart, Franklin F. 
Gerhart. J. Irwin 
Gerhart, Mrs. J. Irwin 
Gerhart. Dr. Paul H. 
Gerhart, Lizzie E. 
Gerhart. Emma Laura 
Gerhart, Wm. Y. 
Gerhart. Mrs. Wm. Y. 
Gerhart, Mrs. Ida R. 



Gerhart, Sarah 
Gerhart, J. C. 
Gerhart, George Y. 
Gerhart, Mrs. George Y. 
Gerhart. Eva B. 
Gerhart, Isaac 
Cierhart, Mrs. Isaac 
Gerhart, Samuel 
Gerhart, Harry Y. 
Gerhart, ]\[rs. Harry Y. 
(ierhart. .John P. 
Gerhart, Henry 
<jlerhart, .John K. 
Gerhart, Rebecca K. 
Gerhart, John B. 
(Jerhart. Mrs. John B. 
Gerhart. Charles W. 
Gerhart, Mrs. Charles W. 
Gerhart. Mrs. Nora M. 
Gerhart, Wm. P. 
Gerhart, Mrs. Wm. P. 
Gerhart, Mrs. Kate M. 
Gerhart, Calvin E. 
Gerhart, Mrs. Calvin E. 
Gerhart, Henry 
Gerhart, Mrs. Heni-y 
Gerhart, Clarence G. 
Gerhart, Katharine 
Gerhart. George Adam 
Gerhart, Mrs. Harry 
Gerhart. Ruth Catharine 
Gerhart, Wm. Raymond 
Gferhart, G. Elmer 
Gtelsinger, Daniel 
Gelsinger. Mrs. Daniel 
Gelsinger, John Wm. 
Gelsinger. Earl D. 
(xelsinger, Emma Mabel 
Geroch, Mrs. Vilandia 
Geroch, Kate V. 
Gilbert, Mrs. Ella 
Geiger. Mrs. Wm. 
Geiss. Morris J. 
Gottshall, Mrs. Lewis 
(ilass, Reily 
Greth, Isaac C. 
Greth. Mrs. Isaac C. 
Greth. Israel P. 
Greth. Jacob M. 
Greth, Mrs. Jacob M. 
Greth, Harry 
Greth, Charles A. 
Greth. Mrs. Charles A. 
Greth, Paul Wm. 
Greth, Ellis Charles 
Greth, John P. 
Greth, Mrs. John P. 
Greth, Franklin J. 
Greth, Mrs. Franklin J. 



446 



ST. John's (main's) reformed church. 



Oreth, Lemuel 
«reth, John I). 
Oreth, Heury 
Greth, Mrs. Henry 
Greth, Robert 
Greth, Mrs. Robert 
Greth, Calvin 
Greth, Mrs. Calvin 
Greth, Irwin 
Greth, Mrs. Irwiu 
Greth, Paul F. 
Greth, Lulie John 
Greth, Earl Herbert 
Greth, Raymond Ellw^ood 
Greth, Adam. David 
Greth, Arthur A. 
Greth, Mayme 
Greth, LeRoy C. 
Greth, Sarah Katie 
Grimes, George D. 
Grimes, Mrs. George D. 
Grimes, Lloyd S. 
Grimes, Florence 
Grimes. Franklin D. 
Grim, Wm. T. 
Grim, Mrs. Wm. F. 
Graeff, Mrs. Maliuda 
Graeff, Robert J. 
Gross, Mrs. William 
Groh, Isaac 
Groh, Mrs. Isaac 
Gring, Joshua K. 
Gring, Mrs. Joshua K. 

Gring, T^dwin S. 

Gring, Walter S. 
Gring, Katie Stella 
Gring, Mr.s. T. R. 
Griffith, Charles P. 

Gruber, Harry J. 

Grut)er, Mrs. Harry J. 

Hain, Mrs. Mary A. 

Hain, Harry G. 

Hain, Mrs. Harry G. 

Hain, Claude B. 

Hain, Abuer 

Hain, Mrs. Abuer 

Hain, J. U. 

Hain, Mrs. J. U. 

Hain, Paul W. 

Hain, Grac-e June 

Hain, Mrs. David H. 

Hain, Stella Clair 

Hain, Sue L. 

Hain, Mary G. 

Hain, Lizzie O. 

Hain, Milton I. 

Hain, Lewis A. 

Hain, Mrs. Lewis A. 

Hain, Reily 



Hain, Mrs. Rebecca 
Hain, Henry H. 
Hain, Mrs. Henry H. 
Hain, Adam G. 
Hain, Mrs, Adam G. 
Haiu, Mrs. Sarah 
Hain, Daniel M. 
Hain, Isaac Adam 
Hain, Wm. P. 
Hain, Peter A. 
Hain, Mrs. Peter A. 
Haiu, Charles I. 
Hain, Mrs. Charles I. 
Haiu, Fred G. 
Hain, Mrs. Fred G. 
Hain, Howard H. 
Haiu. Mrs. Howard H. 
Hain, Mrs. Catharine 
Hain, Mrs. Annie 
Hain. Frank II. 
Hain. Laucks 
Hain, Ellen Ruth 
Hain, J. Leonard 
Hain. Earl Peter 
Hatt, Daniel W. 
Hart, Robert F. 
Harting. Harry K. 
Harting. Mrs. Harry K. 
Hafer, Irwin M, 
Hater. Mrs. Irwin M. 
Hafer, Adam F. 
Hafer, Mrs. Adam F. 
Hater. Edwin S. 
Hafer. Mrs. Edwin S. 
Hafer. Minnie M. 
Hafer. Mary Matilda 
Hafer, Adam T. 
Hafer. Mrs. Adam T. 
Hafer, Evan A. 
Hassler, J. Ezra 
Hassler, Mrs. J. Ezra 
Hassler, Moses 
Hassler, ]Mrs. Closes 
Hassler, Andrew M. 
Hassler, Martin 
Hassler, Mrs. Martin 
Hassler, Emma Susan 
Hassler, Eva Anna 
Hassler, Mrs, Kate A. 
Hassler, James Monroe 
Hassler, Lewis 
Hassler. Mrs, Jemima 
Hassler, John J. 
Hassler, Mrs. John J. 
Hassler, Harry S. 
Hassler, Mrs. Harry S. 
Hassler, Charles E. 
Hassler, Jacob S. 
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Hinkle, Mrs. John A. 
Hottenstein, Ellen, 
Hill. Mrs. Frank N, 
Hill, Mrs. John H. 
Hill, Frank E. 
Hill, Mrs. Frank E. 
Hill, James L. 
Himmelreich, Samuel 
Himmelreich, Mrs. Samuel 
Himmelreich, Lillie May 
Himmelreich, David 
Himmelreich, Nathan S. 
Himmelreich, Irwin H. 
Himmelreich, Mrs. Irwin H. 
Himmelreich, Harvey 
Hoster. Zacharias 
Hoster, Mrs. Zacharias 
Heckler, Cora Leah 
Hoi'n, Isaac H. 
Horn, Adam J. 
Horn, Chai-les P. 
Horn. Mrs. Charles P. 
Horn, Peter W. 
Horn, John H. 
Horn, Adam L. 
Horn, Wm. C. 
Horn, Mrs. Wm. C. 
Horn. Katie E. 
Horn, Dr. John H. 
Horn, Mrs. Dr. John H. 
Horn. J. Ellwood 
Horn, Annie PI R. 
Horn, Laura Eva 
Heck. John Q. 
Heck. Wm. 
Heck. ilrs. Wm. 
Hughes, Mrs. Sarah 
Hughes, Helen F. 
Hughes, Mrs. Stephen 
Hoover, AV. D. E. 
Hoover. Samuel S. 
Hoover, Mrs. Samuel S. 
Hoover, Calvin 
Hoover, Mrs. Samuel B. 
Haas, Edward F. 
Haas. Mrs. Edward F. 
Hagen. Mrs. George 
Holl, John J. 
Holl, Mrs. John J. 
Holl, Agues C. 
Holl. Henry L 
Hollenbach. Mrs. Lanious 
Huntzinger, B. F. 
Huntzinger, Mrs. B. F. 
Heimbach, Mrs. Frank 
Henne, Elmer L. 
Henne, Mrs. Elmer L. 
Henne. Mary 
Hettinger, Charles A. 



Hassler, Mrs. E. S. 
Hassler, Harry W. 
Hassler, Mrs. Harry W. 
Hassler, Joseph 
Hassler, Wm. V. 
Hassler, Mrs. Wm. V. 
Hassler, Richard 
Hassler, Mrs. Richard 
Hassler, Mrs. Mary A. 
Hassler, Stephen 
Hassler, Ralph B. 
Hassler, Mrs. Hannah 
Hassler, Sebastian 
Hassler, Wm. L. 
Hassler, Mrs. Wm. L. 
Hassler, Lewis 
Hassler, Mrs. Lewis 
Hassler, Mabel V. 
Hassler, Hiram A. 
Hassler, Amelia Ruth 
Hassler, Hazel Marie 
Hertz, Adam M. 
Hertz, Mrs. Adam M. 
Hackman, Mrs. John 
Hornberger, Wm. H. 
Hornberger, Mrs. Wm. H. 
Hornberger, Ellwood 
Hornberger, Mrs. Ellwood 
Heffner, Jacob Z. 
Heftner, Mrs. Jacob Z. 
Heffner, Elsie Adaline 
Heftner, Michael L. 
Heffner, John Jacob 
Hetrich, Eugene C. 
Hetrich, Mrs. Eugene C. 
Hetrich, Mabel C. 
Hetrich, Ella C. 
Hetrich, Howard S. 
Heister, Isaac A. 
Heister, Mrs. Isaac A. 
Heister, Charles E. 
Heister, Mary Rebecca 
Heister, Calvin E. 
Heister, Mrs. Sarah 
Heister, John L. 
Heister, Thomas S. 
Heister. Thomas M. 
Heister, Mrs. Thomas M. 
Heister, Mrs. Henry 
Heister, Charles E. 
Heister. Mrs. Charles E. 
Heister, Sarah Elmira 
Heister. Harry W. 
Heister, Mrs. Harry W. 
Heister, Edna M. 
Heister, Earl E. 
Herber, Charles F. 
Herber. Mrs. Charles F. 
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Hettinger, Mrs. S. M, 
Haag, Sallie E. 
Hacker, Mrs. Martin 
Heily, Earl I^Roy 
Hartmau. Rosalie Knorr 
Hoffert, Alfred 
Hoffert, Mrs. Alfred 

Ickes, Mrs. Charles 
Impink, Paul J. 
Impiuk, Mrs. Paul J. 

Johnston, George 
Johnston, Mrs. George 
Johnston, Howard 
Johnston, Bertha May 

Keller, Harry M. 
Keller, Mrs. Harry M. 
Keim, Clementine 
Kalbach. Harry J. 
Kalbaeh, Mrs. Harry J. 
Kalbach. Velma Elizabeth 
Keith, Michael K. 
Keith, Mrs. Harvey M. 
Keith, Michael E. 
Keith, George Lloyd 
Kelchner, William 
Kelchner, Mrs. William 
Kelchner, Jacob B. 
Kelchner, Mrs. Jacob B. 
Kelchner, Wni. B. 
Kelchner, Jacob Sr. 
Kelchner. Sallie Minnie 
Kerchner. George 
Kerchner. Wm. A. 
Kerchner, George R. 
Kershner. Florence E. 
Keener, Harry A. 
Keener. Mrs. Harry A. 
Keener, George F. 
Keener. Mrs. George F. 
Keener, Lester L. 
Keener, Charles R. 
Keener, ^Nlrs. Charles R. 
Keener, Elsie S. 
Keener. Mary Louisa 
Keener. Ralph G. 
Keener. Arthur A. 
Kissling, Adam S. 
Kissling, Mrs. Adam S. 
Koller, Samuel W. 
Koller. Mrs. Samuel W. 
Koller, Mrs. Mary E. 
Koller, Bessie Matilda 
Koller, Samuel I. 
Kintzer, David M. 
Kintzer. ISIrs. David M. 
Kintzer, Bertha M. 



Kintzer. Bessie L. 
Kintzer Robert I. 
Kintzer, Rufus J. 
Kintzer. Mrs. Rufus J. 
Kintzer, Michael N. 
Kintzer, Mrs. Elizabeth E. 
Kintzer, Adam O. 
Kintzer, Mrs. Adam O. 
Kintzer, Michael R. 
Kintzer, Mrs. Michael R. 
Kintzer, Mrs. Matilda 
Kintzer, John A. 
Kintzer, Mrs. John A. 
Kintzer, Ellen Catharine 
Kintzer. Lloyd Adam 
Knoll, Herbert H. 
Knoll. Mrs. Herbert H, 
Knoll. Charles H. 
Knoll, Dr. Fred W. 
Knoll, George E. 
Knoll, Mrs. George E, 
Knoll, Mary C. 
Knoll. Stella A. 
Knoll, Howard Werner 
Koch. Samuel 

Koch. Mrs. Samuel 

Koch, John L. 

Koch, Henry 

Koch, Wm. T. 

Koch, Mrs. Wm. T. 

Koch. (Jeorire 

Koch, Nathan 

Koch. Mrs. Nathan 

Koch, Wm. F. 

Koch. Mrs. Wm. F. 

Koch. John Edward 

Koch. Mrs. John Edward 

Koch. Charles J. 

Koch, Jacob W. 

Kocli, Richard 

Koch, Mrs. Elizabeth 

Koch, David A. 

Koch, Mrs. David A. 

Koch, Adam 

Koch. Walter W. 

Kerper, John D. 

Kerper, iNIrs. John B. 

Kirst, Mrs. Charles 

Knorr, John B. 

Knorr. Mrs. John B. 

Knorr. George F. 

Knorr, Mrs. George F. 

Knorr, W^m. TJ. 

Knorr, Mrs. Wm. U. 

Klopp, John A. 

Klopp, Mrs. John A. 

Klopji, Lizzie E. 

Klopp, Mary H. 

Klopp, Mrs. Emma A. 



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Klopp, Emma L. 
Klopp. Edward L. 
Klopp, Isaac M. 
Klopp. Charles M. 
Klopp, Mrs. Charles M. 
Kreitz, Harry 
Kreitz, Mrs. Harry 
Kreitz. Walter D. 
Kreitz, Mrs. Walter D. 
Kreitz. Henry 
Kreitz, Mrs. Henry 
Kramer, Harry 
Kramer, Mrs. Garfield 
Kramer, Adam Wm. 
Kauflman. Mrs. Charles F. 
Kaiiffman, Mrs. Robert 
Kauffmau, Mrs. Xiekolas 
Kaiiffmau, Moses B. 
Kauffmau, Mrs. Moses B. 
Krick, Daniel M. 
Krick, Wm. Y. 
Krick, Mrs. Wm. Y. 
Krick, David Y. 
Krick, Mrs. David Y. 
Krick, Bessie May 
Krick, W^m. Daniel 
Krick, Mary Alice Edith 
Krick, Florence Hettie 
Klein. Mrs. Rachel 
Klein, Irwin W. 
Klein, Mrs. Irwin W. 
Kurtz. Rutus .J. 
Kutsher, Clinton L. 
Kessler. Robert 
Kessler, Mrs. Robert 
Keppley. Wm. 
Keiipley, Mrs. Wm. 
Katzemau, George A. 
Katzeman, Mrs. George A. 
Katzemau. Mrs. Grace R. 



Lamm. 
Lauuu, 
Lamm, 
Lamm, 
Lamm, 
Lamm, 
Lamm, 
Lamm, 
Lamm, 
Lamm, 
Lamm, 
Lamm, 
Lamm, 
Lamm, 
Lamm, 
Lamm, 
JL,amm, 
Lamm, 



:Mrs. Mary 
Lizzie 
George B. 
Mrs. George B. 
Charles A. 
Lulu May 
Wellington E. 
Wm. A. 
Calvin J. 
.J. Alfred 
Ulysses A. 
Mrs. L'lysses A. 
Charles D. 
Mrs. Charles D. 
Charles F. 
Mrs. Charles F. 
Alice C. 
Earl F, 



Lamm, Wm. D. 
Lamm, Mrs. Wm. D. 
Lamm, Freddie E. 
Lamm, .lohn H. 
Lamm, Mrs. John H. 
Lamm, Clarence N. 
Lamm, Mrs. Clarence N. 
Lamm, Alvin L. 
Lamm, I'aul A. 
Lamm. Daniel Bryan 
Lash, Frank 
Lash, Mrs. Frank 
Lash, Clara Irene 
Lash, Stella M. 
Luckenbill. Isaac A. 
Luckeubill, Mrs. Isaac A. 
Lamt)ert, Mrs. John 
Lambert, Harry J. 
Lambert, G. W. 
Lambert, Vesta Susanna 
Lance, Mrs. Nellie 
Latshaw. Joseph 
Latshaw, Katie 
Lerch, Adam G. 

Lerch, Mrs. Adam G. 

Lerch, Josephine G. 

Lerch, Daniel I. 

Lerch, Mrs. Daniel I. 

Lerch, John D. 

Lerch, Emma Rebecca 

Lehu. Mrs. John 

Lehn, Stephen 

Lebo, George W. 

Lebo. Mrs. George W. 

Lieb, A. L. 

Leid. ]\[rs. Wm. R. 

Leiuinger. Darius 

Lutz, George Rufus 

Larks, Bertha 

Lamp. Mrs. K;ite A. 

Lamp, Charles H. 

Lamp, Mrs. Charles H. 

Long, John 

Long. Mrs. John 

Long. Mrs. Mary 

Long. Mrs. James L. 

Ludwig. Wm. K. 

Ludwig. Mrs. Wm. K. 

Ludwig, Itichard L. 

Ludwig, Mrs. Richard L. 

Ludwig, Alvin K. 

Ludwig, Helen 

Ludwig, Wm. 

Ludwig, Mrs. Wm. 

Ludwig, Fred H. 

Ludwig, Chester M. 

Ludwig, Mabel E. 

Longnecker, Mrs. Edwin 

Longnecker, Mrs. Walter 



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Luft, Frank B. 
Luft. Helen R. 
Locke, Mrs. Christ 

Matz, Mrs. Wm. H. 
Matz, Adam L. 
Matz, Mrs. Adam L. 
Marks, George W. 
JSIarks, Mrs. CJeorge W. 
Marks, Frank P. 
Marks, John C. 
Marks, Frank 
Marks, Herman Wm. 
Machemer, Anson 
Machemer, (Charles H. 
Machemer, Mrs. Charles H, 
Madernest, Kate Emma 
Marshall, Milton 
Marshall, Mrs. Milton 
Madeira, Ambrose B. 
Madeira, Mrs. Ambrose B, 
Madeira, John Webster 
Madary, Harry W. 
Madary, Mrs. Harry W. 
Matthew, Edward A. 
Matthew, Mrs. Edward A. 
Matthew, James D. 
Matthew, Mrs. James D. 
Matthew, Ellen Nora 
Malsnee ,Mrs. Fred. 
Mbgel, Clarence M. 
Mogel, Mrs. Clarence M. 
Mogel, Jerome D. 
Mogel, Mrs. Jerome D. 
Mogel, Herbert F. 
Mogel. 3Irs. Herbert F. 
Mogel. Katie R. 
Mogel, Alma 
Mogel, Alvin 
Mogel, Edwin 
Miller, Edward xM. 
Miller, John H. 
Miller, Mrs. John H. 
Miller, Eva E. 
Miller, J. Adam 
Miller, Mrs. J. Adam 
Miller, Fred K. 
Miller. George W. 
Miller, Mrs. George S. 
Miller, Edwin M. 
Miller, Robert H. 
Miller, George W. 
Miller, Mrs. Mary N. 
Miller, Mrs. Eliza 
Miller, Mrs. Caroline R. 
Miller, E. H. 
Miller, Mrs. Howard 
Miller, Mrs. Earl 
McDowell, Katie 



Moyer, Mrs. Elmer E. 
Mbyer, Isaac 
Moyer, Mrs. Isaac 
Moyer, David J. 
Moyer, Mrs. David 
Moyer. Mrs. Amelia 
ISIoyer, Edward B. 
Moyer, Mrs. Edward B. 
Mbyer, William 
Moyer, Abraham 
Moyer, Mrs. Mary E. 
Moyer, Adam M. 
Moyer, Mrs. Adam M. 
Moyer, Mrs. Emma Katie 
Moyer, Mrs. Harry 
Moyer, Allen I. 
Moyer, Mrs. A. S. 
Moyer, Edna E. 
Moyer, Lizzie E. 
Moyer, Mrs. Mary H. 
Montz, John H. 
Montz, Mrs. John H. 
McCauley. (Jeorge 
Mclntyre, Fred H. 
Mclntyre, Mrs. Fred H. 
Munshower, Mrs. Wm. 
Musser, Harry 
Mosser, Mrs. Harry 
Minnich, Mrs. Jacob 

Newman, Mrs. Catharine 
Newman, Sallie M. 
Newman, John H. 
Newman, Mrs. .John H. 
Newman, Edna L. 
Neihart. Mrs. Walter 
Noll. Mrs. M. P. 
Noll. Mrs. Irwin P. 
Nagle, Mrs. Katie 
Nye, George H. 
Nye, Mrs. George H. 
N.ve, Henry F. 

Oberholtzer. John 
Ghliiiger, Reuben E. 
Ohiiiigpr. Mrs. Reuben E. 
Ohninacht. Mrs. Lizzie 
r)hninacht, Wm. S. 
Ohmnacht, Mrs. Wm. S. 
Ghmnacht. Mrs. Mary 
Ohmnacht, Wm. C. 
Ohmnacht, Eva E. 
Ohmnacht, Katie L. 
Ohmnacht, Adam S. 
Otto, Mrs. Tamson 
Otto, Joseph 

I'ennypacker, Mrs. A. S. 
Petticoffer, Mrs. Maria 



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Petticoffer, Robert R. 
Pettiooffer, Murla M. 
Petticoffer. Charles W. 
Parsons, Walker 
Parsons. Mrs. Walker 
Parsons, Wm. E. S. 
Parsons. David E. 
Parsons, George M. 
Parsons, I^ah C. 
Parsons, Wm. J. 
Parsons, Bessie 
I'arsons, Vesta 
Parsons, Raymond D. 
Peiffer, Jefferson 
Peiffer, Mrs. Jefferson 
Peiffer, Robert L. 
Peiffer, Mrs. Robert L. 
I'eiffer. Martin 
Peiffer, Charles M. 
Peiffer, Mrs. Charles M. 
Phillips, Mrs. Guy 
Reed. John F. 
Reed, Mrs. John F. 
Reed, George W. V. 
Reed, James B. 
Reed. Sallie Emma 
Reed, Mary Mabel 
Reed, J. Cyrus 
Reed, Mrs. J. Cyrus 
Reed, Wm. F. 
Reed, Mrs. Wm. F. 
Ressler, George Irwin 
Ressler. Mrs. George Irwin 
Ressler, Samuel 
Ressler, Mrs. Samuel 
Reber, Dr. C. S. 
Reber. xMrs. Dr. C. S. 
Reber, Wm. H. 
Reber, Mrs. Wm. H. 
Rebi-r, H. H. 
Reber, xMrs. H. H. 
Reber, Charles G. 
Reber, George G. 
Reber, Benjamin G. 
Reber, Morris R. 
Reber. Mrs. Morris R. 
Reber, Lloyd G. 
Reber, Eva Anna 
Reber, James F. 
Reber. Mrs. James F. 
Reber, James I. 
Reber, Wm. Adam 
Reber, Mrs. Wm. Adam 
Reber, Solomon R. 
Reber, ]Mrs. Solomon R 
Reber, J. Harry 
Reber. Mrs. J. Harry 
Reber, Mrs. Susan 
Rader, George H. 



Rader, Mrs. George H. 
Ream, Barton 
Ream, Mrs. Barton 
Rollman, Charles E. 
Rollman, Mrs. Charles E. 
Rollman, Esther Viola 
Rothermel, James 
Rothermel, Mrs. James 
aiOthermel, J. M. 
Rothermel, Mrs. J. M. 
Rothermel. Leah Edna 
Renninger, G^eorge H. 
Renninger,, Mi-s. George H. 
Renninger, Howard E. 
Renninger, Mrs. Howard E. 
Renninger, Helen May 
Reiss, Henry 
Reiss, Mrs. Henry 
Reiss. Wm. B. 
Reiss, Mrs. Wm. B. 
Rickenbaeh, Evan C 
Rickenbach, Mrs. Evan C. 
Ritzman. Ralph 
Ritzman. Mrs. Ralph 
Riegel, Wm. H. 
Riegel, Henry S. 
Riegel, Henry W. 
Riegel, George Edwin 
Riegel, James S. 
Riegel, Mrs. James S. 
Riegel, Edna C. 
Riegel, Maggie R. 
Riegel, James E. 
Riegel, Rufus F. 
Riegel, Mrs. Rufus F. 
Riegel, Charles P. 
Riegel, Mrs. Charles P. 
Riegel, Gfeorge L. 
Riegel, Mrs. George L. 
Riegel, Wm. A. 
Riegel, Mrs. John A. 
Riegel, Lillie G. 
Reifsnyder, Samuel S. 
Iteifsnyder, Charles E. 
Reifsnyder, Mrs. Charles E. 
Reifsnyder, Mrs. Calvin 
Reifsnyder, Ira 
Reifsnyder, Nathaniel M. 
Reifsnyder. Mrs. Nathaniel M. 
Reifsnyder, Paul 
Reifsnyder, Bertram 
Reifsnyder. Mrs. Bertram 
Rentz, John M. 
Rentz, Mrs. John M. 
Rentz, George M. 
Rentz, Mrs. George M. 
Rentz, Florence C. 
Rentz, Lloyd 
Rentz, C. Milton 



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Rentz, Mrs. C. Miltou 
Rentz, Howard S. 
Rentz. ;Mrs. Howard S. 
Rentz, John P. 
Rentz, Mrs. John P. 
Rentz, Marie 
Rentz, Carrie 
Kentz. Emma F^ruia 
Reider, Mrs. Matilda 
Reider, Harvey Y. 
Reider, Mrs. Harvey Y. 
Ruth, Isaac- 
Ruth, Mrs. Isaac 
Rutli. Wm. I. 
Ruth. Mrs. John G. 
Ruth, Margaret I. 
Ruth, Wm. Jacob 
Ruth. Anna Mary 
Ruth, Florence H. 
Ruth, Jacob 
Ruth, Eva Kate 
Ruth, Edwin G. 
Ruth, Mrs. Edwin G. 
Ruth, Edna E. 
Ruth, James H. 
iUith, Mr.s. James H. 
Ruth, Elizabeth A. 
Ruth, Ellen C. 
Ruth, Laura V. 
Ruth, Leonard M. 
Ruth, Mrs. Leouai-d M. 
Ruth, Jonathan F, 
Ruth. Ida K. 
Ruth, Joseph H. 
Ruth, John A. 
Ruth. Mrs. John A. 
Ruth, Paul L. 
Ruth, Emma E. 
Ruth, Richard 
Ruth, James F. 
Ruth, Adam P. 
Ruth, Michael F. 
Ruth, Mrs. Michael F. 
Ruth, Francis H. 
Ruth, Calvin 
Ruth. Charles H. 
Ruth, Mrs. Charles H. 
Ruth, Adam M. 
Ruth, George W. 
Ruth, Mrs. George W. 
Ruth, John D. 
Ruth, Wm. Peter 
Ruth, Mrs. Charles G. 
Ruth, Mrs. Nora 
Ruth, John F. 
Ruth, Charles Isaac 
Roth, Mrs. Daniel J. 
Reicliart, Mrs. Eva 
Ritter, Mrs. Charles 



Ritter, Chester C. 
Ritter, Mrs. Chester C. 
Rhoads, Mrs. Irwin 
Rhoads, Samuel 
Rhoads, Cecil W. 
Rissmiller, Mrs. Mary A. 

Sallada Samuel P. 
Sallada, Mrs. Samuel P. 
Sallada, John 
Sallada, Mrs. John 
Sallada. Mrs. Isabella 
Seitzinger, Mrs. Wm. H. 
Seitzinger, C. Jacob 
Seitzinger, Mrs. C. Jacob 
Seitzinger, Katie F. 
Seitzinger, Jennie M. 
Seitzinger, Mrs. Sallie E. 
!>eitzinger, Joseph M. 
Seitzinger, Mrs. Joseph M. 
Seitzinger. Maria E. 
Sell, Aaron 
Sell, Mrs. Aaron 
Sell. George F. 
Sell, Mrs. George F. 
Sell, Mrs. Mary S. 
Snader, Jacob W. 
Snader, Paul R. 
Snader, Mrs. Paul R. 
Snader, Ira Jacob 
Snader, Tobias B. 
Sassaman, Mrs. Hannah 
Shell, Howard II. 
Shell. Charles E. 
Shell. .John W. 
Shell, Clvde 
Shell. Mrs. Clyde 
Shell. Lizzie Rebecca 
Schmehl, E. R. 
Schmehl. Mrs. E. R. 
Schmehl. Ella M. 
Schmehl, Charles Isaac 
Schaeffer, Samuel F. 
Schaeffer. ]Mrs. Samuel F. 
Schaeffer, Eva Ann 
Schaeffer, Robert 
Schaeffer. Maggie 
Schaeffer, Ellen 
Schaeffer, Adam H. 
Schaeffer, Mi's. Adam H. 
Schaeffer. Mrs. Ellen M. 
Schaeffer, Florence K. 
Schaeffer, Mabel L. 
Schaeffer, Oscar 
Schaeffer, Mrs. Rebecca 
Schaeffer, Harry P. 
Schaeffer, James 
Schaeffer, Mrs. Lovina 
Schaeffer, George 



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J^chaeffer. Mrs. George 
Sehaeffer. Oliver 
Scliaeffer, Mrs. Oliver 
Sehaeffer, Walter 
Sehaeffer, Mrs. Walter 
Sehaeffer, Clarenee W. 
Sehaeffer, Mrs. Clarence W. 
Sehaeffer, Mrs. Victor W. 
Sehaeffer. Lester Howard 
Sehaeffer, Walker 
Sehaeffer. Reuben 
Shiiup. Leuion 
Shiuip. Mrs. Ijeinon 
Swartz, Alfred W. 
Swartz, Mrs. Alfred W. 
Swartz, Gertie M. 
Swartz, Florence M. 
Swartz, Lemon W. 
Swartz, Mrs. Lemon W. 
Swartz, Frank K. 
Swartz, Mrs. Frank K. 
Sheidy, Edward E. 
Sheidy. Robert G. 
Sheidy, Joseph H. 
Sheidy. Mrs. Joseph H. 
Sheidy, Edwin C. 
Sheidy, Herliert J 
Sheidy, Mrs. Herbert J. 
Sheidy, Esther Minerva 
Sheidy, Mrs. IJzzie 
Sheidy, Wm. 
Sheidy, Mrs. Wm. 
Sheidy, Walter E. 
Sheidy, Mrs. Walter E. 
Sheidy, Adam T. 
Sheidy, jNIrs. Adam T. 
Sheidy, Harry E. 
Sheidy, Mrs. Harry E. 
Sheidy, Irwin 
Slieidy, Mrs. Irwin 
Sheidy. W^m. B. 
Sheidy, Mrs. Wm. B. 
Sheidj', James E. 
Sheidy, iMrs. James E. 
Sheidy, Wm. H. 
Sheidy, Thomas A. 
Sheidy. Virgie M. 
Sheidy, Charles 
Sheidy, Mabel M. 
Sheidy, Jacob M. 
Sehlappich, Howard D. 
Sehlappich, Mrs. Howard D. 
Sehlappich, Mrs. Alva B. 
Sehlappich, Raymond D. 
Showalter, Martin 
Showalter, Reuben 
Showalter. Minnie 
Showalter, Adam 
Showers, Mrs. Mary 



Sherman, Aaron 
Sherman, Jonathan R. 
Shupp, Mrs Frank 
Simmons, John 
Simmons, Mrs. John 
Simmons, Mrs. Susan Jane 
Simmons, Franklin 
Simmons, John M. 
Simmons, Daniel H. 
Simmons, Fred W. 
Simmons. Daniel S. 
Simmons, Irwin J. 
Simmons, Mrs. Irwin J. 
Simmons, Daniel 
Simmons, Mrs. Daniel 
Simmons, Florence Sarah 
Staudt, Aaron L. 
Staudt. Mrs. Aaron L. 
Staudt, Mrs. Emma 
Staudt, Charles K. 
Staudt, Mrs. Charles K. 
Staudt, Paul K. 
Staudt. Mrs. I'aul K. , 
Staudt, Wm. W. 
Staudt, Mrs. Wm. W. 
Stoudt, C. Jacob 
Stoudt, Adam Adlai 
Stoudt, Raymond D. 
Stoudt, George H. 
Stoudt, Mrs. George H. 
Stoudt, Even H. 
Stoudt, Adam H. 
Stoudt. Mrs. Adam H. 
Stoudt, Mrs. Samuel J. 
Stoudt, Mrs. Lizzie 
Stoudt, Reuben 
Stoudt, Mrs. Reuben 
Stoudt. Sallie E. 
Stoudt, Martn 
Stoudt, Mrs. Martin 
Stoudt, Conrad 
Stoudt. Charles H. 
Stoudt, Harry R. 
Stoudt, Mrs. Harry R. 
Stoudt. Ida 
Stoudt, Clara H. 
Stoudt, Wm. Jacob 
Stoudt, Mrs. Wm. Jacob 
Stoudt, Mrs. David 
Stoudt, jMrs. James 
Stoudt, George E. 
Stoudt, William 
Stoudt, Mrs. William 
Stoudt, R. W. 
Schlott, Henry 
Schlott, Mrs. Henry 
Schlott. George S. 
Schlott, Reuben W. 
Schlott, Mrs. Reuben W, 



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Smith, Frank 
Smith, Mrs. Frank 
Smith, Edwin M. 
Smith, Mrs. Edwin M. 
Smith, Clarence W. 
Smith, Mrs. Clarenee W. 
Smith, Charles 
Smith. Jacob P. 
Smith, Mrs. Sarah 
Smith. John E. 
Smith, Mrs. John E. 
Smith, Mrs. Calvin B. 
Smith, Mrs. Rosa E. 
Smith, Mrs. Catherine 
Smith, Emma Lottie 
Smith, Mabel Annie 
Smith, Edwin F. 
Smith, Mrs. Edwin F. 
Spohn, Jacob E. 
Spiece, Henry 
Spiece, Mrs. Henry 
Spiece. Howard G. 
Spiece, Mrs. Hoard G. 
Snyder, Irwin J. 
Snyder, Mrs. Irwin J. 
Snyder, Robert 
Snyder, Mrs. Robert 
Snyder, Mrs. Mary 
Snyder, Harry 
Snyder, Wm. 
Snyder, Mrs. Wra. 
Snyder, Charles F. 
Snyder, Howard L. 
Snyder, Mrs. Howard L. 
Snyder, I^roy Howard 
Snyder, Elda Myrtle 
Speicher, M. R. 
Speicher, Paul I. 
Speicher, Elda C. 
Spangler, Edward E. 
Spare, Robert Henry 
Spatz, Adam P. 
Spatz. Mrs. Adam P. 
Spatz, John 
Spatz, James G. 
Spatz, Mrs. James G. 
Spatz, P. F. 
Spatz, Mrs. P. F. 
Spatz, Wm. E. 
Spatz, Eva Margaret 
Spatz, Adam J. 
Spatz, Frank 
Spatz, Alvin P. 
Spayd, Wm. H. 
Spayd, Edward F. 
Spayd, Paul C. 
Spayd. Harvey A. 
Spa.vd, John R. 
Spayd, Mrs. John R. 



Spayd, Wm. Thomas 
Spayd, Mrs. Catharine 
Spayd, Charles I. 
Spayd, George S. 
Spayd, Harvey Calvin 
Strieker, Mrs. Louisa A. 
Strieker, Mrs. Wm. A. 
Striclver, Vesta H. 
Strieker, Mrs. Daniel F, 
Smeck, Thomas J. M. 
Smeck, Mrs. Thomas J. M. 
Smeck, Wra. W. 
Smeck, Mrs. Wm. W. 
Strunk, Mrs. Hannah 
Strunk, Gertrude May 
Sti'unk, Charles Wm. 
Strunk. D. M. 
Strunk, Mrs. D. M. 
Strunk, John Adam 
Strunk, Stanley S. 
Stover, Mrs. Arthur 
Stitzel. Mrs. Carolina 
Stitzel, Emma R. 
Steffy, Mrs. Mark 
Steffy, Joseph D. 
Steffy, Mrs. Josei)h D. 
Steffy, Mrs. Daniel 
Steffy. Sallie Susan 
Stamm, Harry J. 
Stamm, I\Irs. Harry J. 
Strausser, Wm. 
Strausser. Mrs. Clara 
Startzer, Mrs. Eva R. 
Schannauer, A. R. 
Schannauer. Mrs. A. R. 
Schannauer. Irwin H. 
Schannauer, Mrs. Irwin H. 
Schannauer. Eva E, 
Schannauer, Mrs. C. S. 
Stief, Richard 
Stief. Mrs. Richard 
Stief, Stella E. 
Stief, Laura 
Stief, Abuer Y. 
Stief. Mrs. Abner Y. 
Stief. Harry A. 
Stief. Clayton L. 
Stief. Rubena M. 
Stief, Mrs. Mary Ann 
Stief, P.en.iamiu F. 
Stief, Charles B. 
Stief. Mrs. Charles B. 
Stief, Charles Y. 
Stief. Henry 
Stief. Eva E. 
Stief, Rose Elizabeth 
Steily. Leonard 
Steily. Mrs. Leonard 
Steily, Pearl Viola 



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Steily, Herbert W. 
Steily, Mrs. Herbert W. 
Steily, Frank B. 
Steily, Mrs. Frank B. 
Steily, Katie S. 
Steily, Reily S. 
Steily, Adam S. 
Steily, Mrs. Adam S. 
Steily, .Jonathan 
Steily. Mrs. .Jonathan 
Steily, Adam W. 
Steily, Mrs. Adam W. 
Steily, W. W. 
Steily, Mrs. W. W. 
Steily, Wm. 
Steily, Mrs. Wm. 
Steily, Gnssie May 
Steily, Panl H. 
Steily, Mrs. Paul H. 
Steily, Charles B. 
Stump. Wallace L. 
Stump, Mrs. Wallace L. 
Stump, Mrs. Charles L. 
Stump, Mrs. Herbert A. 
Stump. Charles A. 
Sweitzer, Abraham 
Sweitzer, Mrs. Abraham 
Sweitzer, Clayton J. 
Sweitzer, Isaac 
Sweitzer. Mrs. Isaac 
Sweitzer, Bessie May 
Sweitzer. Minnie Elizabeth 
Shirley, Eva 
Stranse, Ada C. 
Strause, Luella May 
Stranse, Mrs. Martin 
Sweigart, Mrs. Harvey 
Strauch. Rufus E. 
Shartle. Sylvester 
Shugars, Mrs. George 

Texter, Wm. F. 
Texter. Mrs. Wm. F. 
Texter, Mrs. Sarah 
Texter, Reuben 
Texter, Mrs. Reuben 
Texter, G. F. 
Texter, Mrs. G. F. 
Texter, Florence Mae 
Trenkle, .James L. 
Trenkle, Mrs. James L. 
Trenkle. Clayton E. 
Trenkle, Mrs. Clayton E, 
Trenkle, Charles H. 
Tic-e, Clinton S. 
Tice, Mrs. Clinton S. 
Troop, John W. 
Troop. Mrs. John W. 
Troop, Gertrude 



Troop, ]Mary Alice 
Trupp. John 
Treist, Hettie N. 
Thomas, Mrs. Lovie E. 
Troutmau, John 
Tetley, Mrs. Thomas 



Ulrich, 
Ulrich, 
Ulrich, 
Ulrich, 
Ulrich, 
Ulrich, 
Ulrich, 
Ulrich, 
Ulrich. 
Ulrich, 
Ulrich, 
Ulrich. 
Ulrich, 
Ulrich, 
Ulrich, 
Ulrich, 
Ulrich, 
Ulrich, 
Ulrich, 
Unger, 
Unger, 
Unger, 
Unger, 
Unger, 
Unger, 



Mrs. Sarah 
Mary Adaline 
Harry I. 
Mrs. Harry I. 
George O. 
Mrs. George O. 
Sal lie S. 
Mrs. Mamie 
Wm. O. 
Mrs. Wm. O. 
David W. 
Mrs. Lovina 
John H. 
Mrs. John H. 
Franklin P. 
Charles R. 
Annie May 
Carrie Emma 
Edward Pearse 
Mrs. Maggie M. 
Paul A. 
Mrs. Caroline 
Wm. F. 
Mrs. Wm. F. 
Adam W. 



Van Buskirk. Samuel 
Vandevere, Itaymond S. 

Waldman, Adam 
Waldman, Mrs. Adam 
Waldman, James 
Waldman, Mrs. James 
Wahl, Mrs. Rebecca 
Wentz. Harvey F. 
Wentz, Mrs. Harvey F. 
Wagner, Newton A. 
Wagner, jMrs. Newton A. 
Wagner, Charles D. 
Wagner, Mrs. Charles D. 
Wagner, Irwin P. 
Wagner, Walter 
Wagner, Mrs. Bessie 
Wertz, George W. 
Wertz, Mrs. George W. 
Watson, Mrs. Edwin 
Wengert, Wellington 
Wiengert, Charles N. 
W^engert, Panl N. 
Weyant. Charles W. 
Weidmau, Catherine N. 
Weitzel, Charles R. 



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Weitzel, Mrs. Charles R. 

Weitzel, Minerva 

Weitzel, John 

West, Frederick 

Wolfensberger, Kiehard A. 

Wolfeusberger, Mrs. Rich'd A. 

Wolfensberger. George E. 

Wolfensberger, j\Irs. George E. 

Werner, James F. 

Wei'ner, Mrs. James F. 

Werner, Harry S. 

Werner, Irwin G. 

Werner, John Adam 

Werner, Mrs. John Adam 

Werner, Harvey O. 

Werner, Henry 

Werner, Mrs. Henry 

Werner, Mrs. Eva 

Werner, Adam 

Werner, Mrs. Adam 

Werner, Milton 

Werner, Mrs. Milton 

Werner^, Harry A. 

Werner, Mrs. Harry A. 

Werner, Harvey W. 

Werner, Thomas P. 

Werner, Levi B. 

Werner, Ellen May 
Werner, John Ezra 
Wenrich, Mrs. Albert 
Wenrich, Reuben D. 
Wenrich, Mrs. Reuben D. 
Wenrich, Charles F. 
Wenrich, Mrs. Charles P. 
Wenrich, Mrs. Emma V. 
Wenrich,, Wm. W. 
Wenrich, Dr. Reuben D. 
Wenrich, Mrs. Thomas 
Wenrich. Mrs. Edward S. 
Wenrich. Mrs. Samuel E. 
Whitmoyer, Aaron 
Whitmoyer, Mrs. Aaron 
Whitmoyer, Isaac 
Whitmoyer, Mi-s. Isaac 
Whitmoyer, George Irwin 
Whitmoyer, Charles 
Whitmoyer, Mrs. Charles 
Whitmoyer, Wm. 
Whitmoyer, Mrs. William 
Whitmoyer, Mrs. Catherine 
Whitiuoyer, Carrie E. 
Whitmoyer, Raymond W. 
Wolf, George 
Wolf, Mrs. George 
Wolf, Wm. 
Wolf, Jacob L. 
Wolf, Oscar P. 
Wolf. Maud May 
Weiser, Mrs. Wm. 



Weiser, Mrs. James 

Winters, Reuben 

Winters. Mrs. Reuben 

Wickersham, Mrs. Elizabeth 

Weik, Robert 

Wike. Henry E. 

Webber, Lizzie E. - 

Wentzel, Mabel 

Wartluft, Mrs. Wm. 

Yoder, Amos 

Yoder, Hattie M. 

Yoder, John 

Yoder. Mrs. John 

Yoder, Earl F. 

Yoder, David R. 

Yoder. Mrs. David R. 

Yoder, Maggie Cecilia 

Yoder, Adam 

Yoder, Daniel S. 

Yoder, Frank S. 

Yoder, Wm. D. 

Yoder. Mrs. Wm. D. 

Yoder, Dr. Kensie 2s'. 

Yoder, Leonard G. 

Yoder, Mrs. Leonard G. 
Yoder, Amos L. 
Yoder. Mrs. Amos L. 
Yoder, Mrs. Agnes S. 
Yoder, Mrs. Susanna 
Yoder, Mrs. Caroline 
Y'oder, Adam S. 
Yoder, Mrs. Adam S. 
Yoder, Wm. F. 
Yoder, David E. 
Yoder, Mrs. David E. 
Yoder, Henry S. 
Yoder, Wm. John 
Yoder, Daniel K. 
Yoh, Adam 
Yoh. Mrs. Adam 
Yoh, Calvin A. 
Yoh, Mrs. Calvin A. 



Yoh, 
Yoh, 
Yoh, 
Yoh, 
Yoh. 
Yoh. 
Yoh, 
Yoh, 
Yoh, 
Yoh, 
Yoh,. 
Yoh. 
Yoh. 
Yoh, 
Yoh, 
Yoh, 



Jacob J. 
Mrs. Jacob J. 
Eva M. 
Chas. F. 
Mrs. Kate 
Isaac H. 
Mrs. Elizabeth 
Daniel G. 
Irwin W. 
John G. 
Mrs. John G. 
Alvin 
John A. 
Mrs. John A. 
Herbert H. 
Mrs. Herbert H. 



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457 



Toh, Andrew J. 
Toh, Edward H. 
Yoh. Mrs. Edward H. 
Yoh. Richard E. 
Toh. Lucy E. 
Yoh, Chas. D. 
Tocom, Mrs. Amos H. 
Yocom, Mi's. Mary 
Yocom, Mrs. Maria 
Yo.com, George C. 



Yost, Harry K. 
Yost. Mrs. Harry K. 
Zeller, John R. 
Zeller, Mrs. Annie M. 
Zeller, Mrs. Sarah 
Zerbe, Mrs. Elmira 
Zerbe, Lovie Mabel 
Zerbe, Cora K. 
Zechman, Mrs. M. D. 



The Church Land. 

North. 




Diagram of the Land Belonging to St. John's (Hain's) Reformed Church. 

The Church acquired the land which it now posseses as fol- 
lows, according to the draught or sketch above: 

A. Four acres. Donated by George Hain at the time of the 
building of the first or log Church, about the year 1735. 

B. Five acres. Purchased from John Addams at a cost of 127 
pounds and 10 shillings, September 10, 1813. 

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458 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

C. One acre. Given by Thomas Werner, William W*^rner 
and Henry Werner as their sub-scripMon to repair, renovate and 
modernize the Church. Deed dated March 27, 1845. Consider- 
ation money, $75. 

D. Ten acres, 102 perches. Purchased from Jeremiah and 
Peter Peifer, who purchased the same at the public sale of the es- 
tate of Henry Werner, deceased, with the purpose to offer it to 
the Church at the market value fixed at the said sale. The con- 
sistory, after the offer was made, did not feel inclined to assume 
the responsibility of the purchase without a majority consent of 
the congregation, by reason of the debt incurred in rebuilding the 
house for the occupancy of the organist and sexton, which 
amounted to more than $700. At the same time the congregation 
had just previously liquidated the debt it had incurred by build- 
ing the addition and renovating and modernizing the church; 
hence the reason the consistory hesitated and did not accept the 
offer at once. After deliberating upon the advisability of making 
the purchase the consistory concluded to let the congregation vote 
for and against the purchase of said tract of land. After the an- 
nouncement that a vote on the question was to betaken, an ani- 
mated agitation for and against arose amongst the members, but 
of such a brotherly and genial nature that very few had occasion 
to be in the least offended. Amongst those in favor of purchase 
was Edward K. Bohn, who by his fearless and convincing argu- 
ments in a short space of time had gathered about himself quite 
a number of the members who had been undecided as to how to 
yote for the best interest of the Church. A vote was taken in 
1889, resulting in a majority in favor of the purchase. The con- 
sistory then entered into a contract for the purchase thereof and 
at the same time the Peifer brothers secured a loan for the con- 
sistory, so that it was able to settle all accounts due on building 
the house, besides paying for the land. On March 31, 1890, 
Jeremiah and Peter Peifer conveyed said tract of land to the 
Church at the price they paid for it, $1321.75, of which amount 
they donated the sum of $100 towards the purchase of said tract 
of land, so that the Church had to provide only $1221.75. 

E. Seven acres, 30 perches. Purchased from the Hain's Cem- 
etery Company, April 10, 1891, at the sum of $450. The Hain's 
Cemetery Company was incorporated under the laws of the Com- 
monwealth of Pennsylvania September 11, 1876, Charter Book 
No. 2, page 501, in Berks County Recorder's Office. The matter 
of laying out in blocks for the purpose of selling the right of 
sepulture to such of the members as should desire to purchase 
burial lots had been discussed prior to 1870, but che Church had 
no ground available for such purpose. After the congregation 
had acquired the tract of land from the Peifer brothers a part 
was laid out in lots for sepulture purposes, and at the expiration 
of ten years more than 100 interments had been made in the new 



ST. John's (main's) reformed church. 459 

or Western Cemetery. Under the title granted by the Peifer 
brothers a certain per cent, of the purchase money paid for burial 
lots is to be reserved for investment. At the expiration of ten 
years a considerable sum of money was thus charged against the 
general fund of the Church. The Mountz property on the north- 
east side of the old or Eastern Cemetery was offered for sale. 
The consistory directed to take an option. Their agent made re- 
port by holding a 30-day option at $1900. The consistory there- 
upon agreed to purchase. 

F. 12 acres, 125 perches. Purchased from .James M, Mountz 
and Mary E., his wife, April 1, 1899; consideration money, 
11900. 

G. 35 perches from Henry M. Wenrich, April 1, 1899; con- 
sideration, $150. 

H. 44 3-10 perches from Adam Bender, by deed dated Aug. 
2, 1905; consideration, $60 and land exchanged, I. 88 6-10 
perches. 

The congregation has now a total of 40 acres and 88 perches 
of land belonging to the Church. 

Early Families and Their Homes. 

The home life of a Christian people is strongly reflected in 
their church life. The interest and activities which make up the 
life of a church or congregation have many of their sources in the 
home. Hence a history of the beginning, growth and progress of 
Hain's Church would not be complete without some reference to 
the early families, their homes and homesteads. Where were the 
first homes of some of the pioneer famihes of the congregation? 
When, where and by whom were built the many substantial and 
enduring stone houses and barns that one may count by the dozen 
in a view from the high ground on which Hain's Church is lo- 
cated? 

The original settlers — the first comers — generally built of logs. 
A log house and log barn were usually the buildings original to 
these old home sites. In clearing the forest they used the logs 
with which to build their primitive homes. Counting a genera- 
tion as a space of about thirty years, the second, oftener the third 
generation of the original settler would put up new buildings, 
usually in this section of stone. The country surrounding Hain's 
Church began to be settled as early as about 1720. Count fifty 
to sixty years forward from this date, which brings us to about 
Revolutionary days. But very few of the old buildings here men- 
tioned or illustrated were built before this time. . The house on 
the farm owned and occupied by Michael Kintzer, a very remark- 
able building, was erected in 1754. (See pictures, pages 73 and 
89.) 



460 ST. John's (main's) reformed church. 

To write fully of the homes and homesteads of a people cover- 
ing a period of nearly two hundred years would require a separate 
book. Here a chapter, or even a few pages, must suffice. One 
of the first impressions that these early well-built homes make 
upon the observer is that they were built to last — not for a life- 
time, but for generations. Those who planned and those who 
built must have been men of substantial mind and manner — 
men and women who looked into the future with a hopeful and 
enduring faith. With what patience, toil and sacrifice these early 
pioneers labored! On the sites of the original log cabins of their 
fathers and grandfathers they erected these more pretentious, 
beautiful and enduring buildings, which to-day in yet many 
places are the homes of their descendants of the sixth and seventh 
generations from the original settler. 

How remarkably this spirit is shown in the erection of the 
second church building — the older part of the present Hain's 
Church. It speaks eloquently and enduringly of the faith, en- 
ergy and foresight of a people to erect complete in a sparsely set- 
tled country district as early as 1766 a stone church building of 
large dimensions, so thorough in plan and workmanship that it 
promises to outlast for years new and (so-called) more pretentious 
edifices. (See picture, page 40.) 

Let us hope that every member of Hain's Church congrega- 
tion and every resident of the surrounding country, present and 
future, will always regard with love and respect the historic 
building and its well-kept surroundings as an expression of the 
church life of a neighborhood from its earliest settlement. 

The limitations of this article prevent the writer from men- 
tioning many names and incidents relating to the early families 
among the pioneer members of the congregation, as a look at the 
record of names among the earlier baptisms given elsewhere in 
this book will show. Then, too, some of the early names of fam- 
ilies found in the record are no longer heard in this neighbor- 
hood. 

The names Hain, Fisher, Ruth, Kershner, Lerch, Gerhard 
and Ermentrout with their connections represent probably most 
of the early or pioneer families of the congregation. 

George Hain, donor of the church ground and probable an- 
cestor of all the Hains in this vicinity, settled on what is now the 
Hill property, the second farm on the north side of the turnpike 
above Wernersville. He must have been a man of energy, fore- 
sight and thrift — typical German qualities. The large tract of 
land, more than 1,200 acres, which George Hain by his will be- 
queathed to his children, lay on both sides of the present Berks 
and Dauphin Turnpike, and extended from somewhere near the 
school house at the Asylum Road east to Furnace Lane on the 
south side of the pike. On the north side of the pike the tract 
extended east to a corner below the present Hain's Church Road. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 



461 



It is a striking fact that after the lapse of 172 years most of this 
land is still in the possession of the descendants of the original 
ancestor. On all of them are found substantial stone buildings, 
most of them erected early in the last century or sometime before 
that. The present buildings on the Hill farm, which was the 
first home site of George Hain, date back to the early days of 
1800. The house on the farm now owned by the widow of John 
Hain Ruth was built by John Adam Hain in 1816, and the barn 
is a fine specimen of mason work of an earlier date. This tract 
of 200 acres, along with 50 acres "lying near the church," was 
willed by George Hain to h's son John Adam. There is a well- 




HAIN HOMESTEAD AT WERNERSVILLE. 

authenticated tradition that the Indians in their frequent trips to 
their fishing and hunting grounds along the Schuylkill and in 
Oley would camp around the Hain home, and that they were free 
to help themselves to garden vegetables and the apples of the 
orchard. Governor Joseph Hiester was a frequent visitor at this 
old homestead, and was himself the owner of large tracts of farm 
land around Reading. 

Of all the interesting old homesteads whose history is a part 
of the story of the life of the Hain's Church, the house on the 
farm now occupied by Michael Kintzer deserves especial mention. 
This was the early home of Captain Conrad Kershner (see p. 55). 
It is the olde=?t building of which we know in the neighborhood. 
It was erected in 1754, and shows a style of mason work and gen- 



462 



ST. JOHJS'S (hAIN's) reformed CHURCH 



eral plan, both interior and exterior, different from all the other 
old houses of the vicinity. Heavy walls, with arched windows 
and deep window seats, a large fire-place, well-proportioned 
rooms, the ceilings still showing a type of panel ornamentation in 
plaster, of which the modern metal ceilings are but poor imita- 
tions. The hou^e, after continuous use for 162 years, is still in 
good condition and bids fair to be the sheltering roof tree for sev- 
eral generations to come. This house was the early home of the 
ancestor of the present pastor of the Hain's Church congregation. 




HOME BUILT FROM CHURCH LOGS. 

It was the meeting place of the early organizers of the church, 
and one can well believe that if its walls could speak, they could 
tell an interesting story of the trials, sacrifices and devoted en- 
ergy of the early'members. This historic house was built by two 
German workmen, a mason and a carpenter, "redemptioners" — 
immigrants whose passage across the ocean was paid to the cap- 
tain of the vessel for them by Conrad Kershner. These men were 
then indentured or bound in writing to their employer for a 
stipulated time to work out the passage money. In this instance 
the employer agreed that they shpuld be free as soon as they had 
erected complete a dwelling house for him. John Kershner and 
his wife of the generation preceding Conrad (and who were prob- 
ably his parents) were prominent members of the early church. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 463 

(See pagje 22 for an early reference to John Kershner.) The 
^family has produced many professional and business men, but is 
remarkable for the fact that there are no lawyers among them. 
This early family spread itself from here north into the Bernville 
region, and east of the Schuylkill and into Schuylkill county. 
(See picture, page 319.) 

The old house in the valley of Spring Creek (Brunnenkill), 
the present home of Ferdinand Grater, was an early Hain prop- 
erty. It is a log structure with weather-boarding. In the erec- 
tion of this building the logs of the first Hain's Church building 
were used. This ancient structure, nestling in the old trees on 
an eastern hill-slope in the angle of two beautiful meadow streams, 
should bean object of interest and esteem to every man, woman 
and child of the congregation. 

The early Ermentrout family lived on the farm now tenanted 
by Samuel Brossman. After several generations of ownership the 
family moved to Womelsdorf, where they engaged in farming, 
manufacture of hats and in general store business. The Lerch 
family, through Nicholas Lerch, acquired and for many years 
owned this tract and the land now included in the homestead oc- 
cupied by William Delp. The historic chestnut tree described in 
the sketch "A Soldier of the Revolution" is standing on this 







The Old Chestnut Tree That Stood Wnere tne Hain Monument Will Be Ereded. 



464 ST. John's (hain's) eeformed church. 

tract. The next generation of the Lerches, through John Lerch^ 
also acquired the large property known as the Dechert farm, ad- 
joining the Brossman farm now owned by John Rick. This lat- 
ter property was an early Schaeffer farm. The Lewis Lamm 
farm and the tract now tenanted by Paul Bare were also Schaef- 
fer properties. On this last named farm lived Jacob Schaeffer, 
a cavalry soldier in the Revolution. 

The first homestead of Casper Lerch and his wife Margaret, 
the ancestor of probably all the Lerches in this section, was the 
tract in the horse-shoe curve of the Tulpehocken above Blue 
Marsh, now the farm of Rev. J. Richards Boyle. Directly across 
the stream from the Lerch tract settled the Reber family, who, 
together with the Lerch family, came from Langenselbold, a town 
in Prussian Germany, and landed in Philadelphia in 1738. 

John Peter Gerhard, who came to America in 1764, gave a 
long line of descendants to the Hain's Congregation. His home- 
stead was the farm until lately owned by Adam Gerhart, with the 
large farm adjoining owned by Edwin G. Ruth (tenanted by Jo- 
seph Sheidy) , and the land comprised in the tract owned by John 
Gerhard (tenant, Clyde Schell). The present barn on the Adam 
Gerhart farm was built by the ancestor Peter, though this tract 
was not his first homestead in America. The Arbogast family 
was the first owner of these hills and meadows later tilled by the 
Gerharts. The name is mentioned in the earlier baptismal rec- 
ords of the Hain's Congregation, but is now extinct in the neigh- 
borhood. The family in early times married into the Reber 
family. 

Peter Gerhard also acquired a tract of land along both sides 
of the Brunnenkill (Spring Creek), near Brownsville. Here a 
pair of twin farms on opposite sides of the stream with the typi- 
cal German peak-roofed, low-eaved barns of a century ago and 
the Colonial type of heavy limestone- walled houses testify to-day 
to the toil, thrift and rugged qualities of this early family of 
settlers. These twin homesteads are owned by John Gerhard, of 
Reading (tenanted by Mr. Whitmoyer and by the estate of John 
Ruth, lately deceased, respectively). 

Let the reader come back again into the valley at Werners- 
ville. The general extent of the Hain lands has been traced. 
•Below Furnace Lane, or east of it, and on the south side of the 
main highway, extending east as far as the Cacoosing Creek, is a 
tract of land settled and owned by the Fisher family. William 
Fisher married Gertrude Elizabeth Hain, daughter of George 
Hain. The family homestead was established on the present 
John Bowman farm along the pike, east of the borough line of 
Wernersville, by a William Fisher, who we conclude, from read- 
ing the will of George Hain, was the father of the William Fisher 
who married a daughter of George Hain, the ancestor. We call 



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466 



ST. John's (HArN's) reformed church. 



attention to two homesteads belonging now or in the past to de- 
scendants of these Fishers. John Fisher, a grandson of the an- 
cestor WilHam, married Rosina Hain. His homestead was the 
farm still owned by one of bis descendants, Samuel Fisher. It 
lies in the valley of Spring Creek, midway between Hain's Church 
and Robesonia. Here at an early day, about 1820, John Fisher 
estJiblisbed a paper mill, later turned into a woollen mill. Far- 
ther up stream some of the Eckert family had established a mill 
and distillery, and the "big spring" farm next adjoining was the 
homestead of the Bechtel family. All of these represent names 
found in the early baptismal records of the congregation, which 





THE OLD HAIN MILL. 

have been worked out with much patience and labor for publica- 
tion in this book. The homestead farmed by Fred G. Hain (a 
short distance north of the church) was for some years a Fisher 
home. We call attention to it as having been the boyhood 
home of Rev. Peter S. Fisher, a man of much influence in the 
life of the Reformed Church in Pennsylvania. It was an early 
Hain property, and later came into the possession of William 
Fisher and his wife. They built on this property in 1820 the 
large stone barn still standing in excellent condition. On the 
tombstone erected on the graves of William Fisher and his wife 
in the old graveyard adjoining Hain's Church is this meaningful 
sentence: "They were the parents of Rev. P. S. Fisher." Two 
sons of Rev. P^ter S. Fisher came to prominence and influence in 
their lifetime. General B. F. Fisher, who was an eminent law- 



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467 



yer and veteran of the Civil War. The writer of this recalls very 
distinctly the first political meeting and torchlight parade in the 
Garfield campaign, where General Fisher and ex-Governor Hart- 
ranft spoke from the same platform. A second son, Rev. Nevin 
Fisher, of Philadelphia, was for a number of years rector of St. 
John's Catholic Church on 13th street, opposite the Wanamaker 
store, and is now a monsignor, an office of high rank and dignity 
in the Church. 

The Ruth family from the days of the earliest settlements held 
lands in the valley directly to the east of the Fishers. The farm 
on the Cacoosing, near Fritztown, owned by Peter Pfeiffer, was 
the site of the first homestead of Peter Ruth. The Orr stock farm 
was a part of this tract, and was the homestead of one of Jthesons 
of Peter Ruth. Without endeavoring to trace the connection of 
relationship of the early owners, we will mention that the John 




HENRY CAUL FAKM 

A. Kintzer homestead, now known as Belle Alto farm and owned 
by J. H. Cummings; the Henry Gaul farm and the farm of 
William Krick, between Wernersville and Sinking Spring, were 
all owned by members of the Ruth family. 

The present Henry Gaul farm — a Ruth homestead — deserves 
especial mention. It lies in a broad sweep of the valley more 
than a quarter of a mile from the public highway. The main 
part of the house dates back to about the time of the Revolution 
(the date stone on the east gable end being no longer legible) . 
Double floors, with the space between the timbers filled solid with 
mortar, are a feature in the construction of the house. A beauti- 
ful meadow stream — a branch of the Cacoosing — and a group of 
three grand buttonwood trees overtopping the farm buildings by 
more than fifty feet, the gently rising hills in the distant back- 



468 ST. John's (hatn's) reformed church. 

ground crowned in the highest point with a group of stately old 
chestnut trees, all combine to make of this homestead a picture 
of peace, plenty and content that it would be hard to surpass 
anywhere. 

The house on the farm of James Gaul, south of Wernersville, 
is a splendid specimeii of a well-preserved building of the Colonial 
style of architecture. It was built in 1802 by George Hain and 
must have cost a small fortune to erect. This large, massive 
building, true to type in exterior and interior proportions, is 
characterized by a heavy and beautifully finished cornice in a fine 
state of preservation. A large central hallway running through 
the length of the building opens from the beautiful Colonial door- 
way (the top of which is somewhat marred by the more recent 
building of a wide front porch) . On each side of this hall are 
two large rooms with high ceilings, deep window seats and wain- 
scoting with chiseled ornamentation so finely executed that one 
can readily believe the story that one carpenter spent forty weeks 
in finishing the most elaborately worked room. This room, on 
the east front of the second floor, is spoken of as the "chapel 
room," as it was planned and used by the owner for the purpose 
of holding religious meetings. (See pictures, pages 105 and 121.) 

Many of the early churches of Pennsylvania were located by 
their German founders in prominent or striking places with ref- 
erence to the surrounding landscape. Some sheltered hollow, as 
at Berne and North Heidelberg; V)y some meandering stream in 
a meadow landscape, as at Tulpehocken or Falkner Swamp; or 
on some prominent hill-top overlooking the country for miles 
around, as at Hain's. For one hundred and fifty years the 
splendid old church, revived and beautified at intervals, has stood 
"like a city set on a hill which cannot be hid" ; or like a watch- 
man on the tower, as if keeping guard over the hearths and 
homes over which she looks. May she continue in her place of 
word and watch for years to come, and may the sons and daugh- 
ters of many generations yet to come continue to find hope, cheer, 
inspiration and life at her altar. 

A Soldier of the Revolution. 

Michael Walleisen (AValliger) , an apprentice of Nicholas Lerch, 
enlisted on the 2d day of June, 1778 or 1779, under a chestnut 
tree still standing on land of now William B Brossman estate, 
and was enrolled in Captain Edward Scull's Company at Read- 
ing, Pa. During his term of service he was transferred into other 
commands. He was honorably discharged at Lancaster in the 
year 1782. On the 25th of July, 1784, his son Nicholas, who 
was named for the father's employer, born July 4, 1784, was bap- 
tized. February 25, 1787, his daughter Anna Barbara, born 
January 20, 1787, was baptized. In 1830 he was living in Derry 
township, Columbia county. Pa. (See picture, page 53.) 



ST. John's (main's) reformed church. 469 

A Child Lost. 

At the time of the first settlers in the quadrangle formed by 
the Indian trail, later known as the Dry Road, Spring Creek 
(Brunnenkill), Tulpehocken and Cacoosing, the territory was a 
wilderness inhabited by wild beasts. On the west bank of a 
«mall tributary of the Tulpehocken Antoni Lambrecht and Anna 
Maria, his wife, had their abode on lands, the right of which they 
had purchased from John Ermentrout, who had acquired the 
same from the proprietaried by a warrant and survey as was then 
the custom to do. 

They had cleared some of the land and raised crops for their 
support. They had a little son, who was just beginning to talk 
and move about. It was their custom to put him in a large bas- 
ket and take him out in the fields with them while they were at 
work. While topping or gathering their corn crop, they took 
him along as usual and placed the basket at a convenient spot 
where they were at work. When they came back the basket was 
empty, and no trace of the child could be found. They and the 
neighbors instituted a thorough search, but without avail. A par- 
ticular method was resorted to. He had been taught to answer 
the questjon, "How do the little sheepies call?" by answering, 
"Ba." This the searching parties used to locate the child, but 
could not obtain an answer. In their distress the question, what 
has become of the child? admitted several solutions. First, was 
the boy carried away by a wild beast? Second, had some Indians 
passed through there and taken him along? Several years later 
the skull and bones of a child were found in the woods of that 
region, and the conclusion and saying then was that wolves had 
devoured Lambrecht's little boy. The incident occurred in the 
little valley directly north of the Dry Road, about a mile west of 
State Hill, on or near land owned by Peter Horn. 

School Teachers and Organists. 

By a close inspection of all available records it appears that a 
parochial school existed at Hain's Church in 1768, when a cer- 
tain Mr. Huber was the schoolmaster or teacher. In 1770 Ernst 
Wilhelm Christ served as chorister and teacher. 

In 1774 Thomas Weller appears to have been the incumbent, 
and has likely served for some time. 

Peter Grill served daring the year 1790 and John Stoudt in 
1791, after which Mr. Henisiog became the parochial teacher and 
chorister. In 1795 an organ was purchased and Mr. Hemsing 
continued as schoolmaster and organist until 1803. 

Of the above named persons very little is known at this time, 
as from three to five generations have passed the stage of life since 
they completed their labors and were gathered to rest. 



470 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Peter Bertram was the parochial teacher and organist from 
1803 to 1810. He was followed by Mr Weinail, who served 
until 1811. From 1811 to 1812 Charles Frederick Egelman was 
the schoolmaster and organist. He was likely the most educated 
incumbent the congregation ever had in the capacity as teacher 
and organist, being an astronomer of more thau ordinary note. In 
later years he made the astronomical calculations for most of the 
publishers of almanacs in eastern Pennsylvania, and contributed 
charts and other works on the planetary system, some of which 
are found in books published nearly a century ago. He was re- 
garded and considered an excellent teacher, especially of those who 
had advanced to some degree in mathematics. He was born at 
Osnabriick, March 12, 1782, as Frederick, Duke of York, was 
Bishop of Osnabriick. The Duke of York was the second son of 
George III, King of England. Osnabriick was in the Duchy of 
Lireberg, governed by the King of England. Later it became the 
kingdom of Hanover. He came to America the latter part of 
October, 1802. He was an honorary member of the New Eng- 
land Mathematical Society in recognition of calculations he made 
for the eastern College. He died in November, I860. 

From 1812 to 1813 Mr. Knechley served as schoolmaster and 
organist. He appeared to have been a man of uncontrollable tem- 
per, and did not make a favorable impression in the congregation. 

In 1813 Peter Bertram was re-elected to his former position 
and continued to serve the congregation until 1838. He was well 
educated and was an organist of considerable talent. He knew how 
to bring about the intricasies of the tones of a pipe organ, mechan- 
ically. He was also a faithful teacher, who was able to sympathize 
with the beginners, and was assisted by his faithful wife, who ap- 
peared to have been a mother to all the little boys and girls who 
began their school life at Hain's Parochial School. He was of an 
excitable temperament, which appeared to increase as he advanced 
in years. An incident which happened at a funeral service illus 
trates his knowledge as organist and what effect discordant tones 
of the organ had on him. It was his custom to give definite in- 
structions to the person who was drawing the bellow ropes, so as 
to produce a tremolo while he was playing. In tliis particular 
case he had given the usual instruction to an old friend of his, 
Christian Spengler, who by all appearances was a very jovial old 
man. Mr Spengler soon discovered that doing somewhat con- 
trary to instructions he could produce music quite different than 
Mr. Bertram desired. Every such undesirable tone would jerk 
Mr. Bertram on his seat, either to the right or left. From Hain's 
Church he moved to Christ Church, near Bernville. He died on 
December 12, 1842, and is buried at BernviUe. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 471 

John Philips served from 1838 to 1840. Prior to his call to 
Haiti's Church he served Belleraan's, to which place he returned 
again in 1840. It is said that he kept the graveyard as a pasture 
for his sheep and sowed the Sheraokin grass on the old graveyard. 

In 1840 Jonathan Bertram, a son of Peter, assumed the duties 
of organist and schoolmaster. He was fairly well educated in the 
German language, hut very limited in the English It was often 
remarked bv some of the older people that it was a mystery how 
he ever was able to acquire the limited knowledge of the Euglish, 
in direct opposition to the will of his father, who was all the time 
opposing the advent of the English to the utmost. Mr. Bertram 
was able to instruct in the three R's, and was aNays regarded as 
an excellent penman. He was not only able to write s plain, 
legible hand, either German or English, but he could also cut a 
quill with which a hair line as well as drawing heavy flourishes 
could be equally as well made as with the best gold pen. He con- 
tinued in the capacity as organist and parochial teacher until the 
adoption of the public school system. He was t' en licensed to 
teach by the County Superintendent and employed by the School 
Board, who paid an annual rental of $12 for the use of the paro- 
chial school room. lu the spring of each year after the close of 
the public school he opened a summer subscription session for a 
period of from six to eight weeks ; also sometimes a fall session 
before the opening of the public school session. He thus contin- 
ued until the close of 1868. He became paralytically afiPected in 
his right arm and hand and could no longer perform his duties 
as organist. The school, even after the advent of the common 
schools, was continued as a German or mixed school. During the 
entire period it was kept open in the parochial school room. The 
catechetical classes at that time, with few exceptions, used the 
German catechism, and those who attended lectures invariably 
went to Bertram's school, using the German Psalter or New Tes 
tament as the reading text book. His system of promotion, from 
first to second, to third, to fourth Reader required no examina- 
tion. He died January 1, 1870, and is buried in the old grave- 
yard. 

In 1869 John W. Ernst assumed the duties as organist and 
school teacher. He was possessed of musical talents naturally, 
and, being a young man, soon gathered about him by having at 
the time then known singing schools at stated places and times, 
where the old hymns were rehearsed and newer songs practised. 
He was by trade a blacksmith, but relinquished the same and 
attended a short session at the Keystone Normal School. He was 
licensed to teach in the public schools. The German had now 
been almost eliminated in catechetical instructions, the school was 



472 ST. John's (main's) reformed church. 

depleted of the customary number of German pupils and new 
school houses erected in the immediate vicinity of the church, the 
Board of Directors decided to close the church school, several 
years after ^'r. Ernst had assumed the duti<s as organist and 
schoolmaster. He continued in the capacity as organist and at- 
tended to the tillage of the arable land belonging to the church, 
which he brought to a high state of fertility. During the time 
the annex to the church was built he rendered services in a num- 
ber of wavs, being of a meciianica as well as musical turn of 
mind. He wa^ able to assist where assistance was most needed. 
He had tiie misfortune to lose his first and second wives by death 
during his incumbency. He removed in April, 1879, to a farm 
he purchased near Black Horse, Lancaster county. Later he re- 
sided in Reamstown. He died i\'ay 4. 1916, aged 80 years and 
5 days, and is buried on his lot in the Eastern Cemetery, which 
he assisted to open. 

John S. Yocom became the organist at the time that ^fr. Ernst 
left. The coudi lions were considerably changed since the s 'hool 
connected with the plaice was closed. Mr. Yocom was a teacher 
in the public schools and continued as su'h a number of years 
after he assunied the duties as organist at Hain's Church. He 
exerted himself to have a good choir to assist him at services. 
By reason of the change which was brought by changed condi- 
tions the detail of the duties developing upon the organist were 
quite different from what they were at the beginning of the cen- 
tury. The graveyard had increased at least four fold. Instead 
of a church 40x5rj a structure of more than double the former 
capacity had betu erected. Regular church services were more 
frequently held. The increase of membership resulted in more 
fuuera's to be attended to, which all tended to increase the duties 
devolving on the organist residing on the property, and with ad- 
ditional labor and duties which he voluntarily assumed the re- 
sponsibility was increased, so that it became a burden and almost 
impossible fur one per.son to give proper attention to all the de- 
tails. This tended to bring about dissatisfaction, and the consis- 
tory was urged to obtain better services in detail. Mr. Yocom 
thereupon decided to retire. He afterwards served St. Michael's 
church, near Hamburg, to the entire satisfaction of the congrega 
tion. He died September 6, 1901, aged 49 years, 8 months and 
13 days, and is buried in the Sinking Spring Cemetery. 

William Z. Baker v>as selected by the consistory as Mr. Yo- 
com's successor. He assumed the duties as organist and sexton, 
April 1, 1891. He had some musical talents, but lacked prac- 
tice to operate a pipe organ, and his daughter performed that 
part of the service most of the time. He failed to make a gen- 




ORGANISTS OF ST. JOHNS (MAIN'S) REFOKMED CHURCH 

Charles Fredorick Egelman Peter Bertram 

John W. Ernst Mrs. Calvin Ruih, Aaron R Rollman 

John S Yocom Harvey Artz William Z Baker 



ST. John's (main's) eeformed church. 473 

eral favorable impression, and was unable to raise the choir to 
the standard he desired. He appeared to be a man of an irritable 
temperament, naturally became disgusted with the position he 
had assumed, resigned and moved away. The consistory there- 
upon prevailed upon Daniel Dunkelberger, Sr., to occupy the 
house and act as sexton and general caretaker until the following 
spring. In the meantime applications were considered, and, be- 
fore New Year, Aaron R. Rollman was selected as the successor to 
Mr. Baker. He was possessed of natural musical talents, and 
had considerable practice. 

Aaron R. Rollman was born July 25, 1855, in Cunoru town- 
ship, Berks county, Pa , son of John and Elizabeth Rollman, nee 
Richwein. Baptized December 22, 1872, by the Rev. Benj. D. 
Zweizig, and confirmed in the St, John's Lutheran church. Sink- 
ing Spring, Pa., December 22, 1872. His common and early 
school education was received at the Faust School House, taught 
at that time by Mr. Edward Smeltzer. He later entered the 
Business College in Reading, better known as the Brunner Com- 
mercial College. Most of his musical education was received 
through hard and consistent home study and practice. He took a 
few lessons from Prof. Unger, of Reading. He started his career 
as an organist at the age of 22 years by playing in the Blue Marsh 
Sunday School, at which place his father taught the Sabbath 
School. At the age of 24 he married Maggie S. Strunk, of Wool- 
town, on November 18, 1879. He later moved to Philadelphia 
and there conducted green houses at Rolandville, then a suburb 
of Philadelphia. After several years he returned to Spring town- 
ship and took charge of his father's farm for nine years. He was 
summoned through a friend, Mr. Oliver Schaffer, to a meeting 
of the consistory of Hain's Reformed Church in reference to ac- 
cepting the position as organist, chorister and rector of that con- 
gregation. He was an earnest church worker and performed his 
duties willingly for eleven years. He also took an active part in 
the Sunday School work, being superintendent for several years. 
Through the support of church members he was elected tax col- 
lector of L3wer Heidelberg township, serving this ofhce for seven 
consecutive terms. Much against his will he resigned his posi- 
tion with the church, moving to the city, thinking that the change 
of city life would improve the health of his only daughter, Elda 
L., whose health was fast failing. The change of residence, how- 
ever, was not beneficial, On August 25, 1904, she was called to 
her rest. Resolutions were adopted by the Sunday School of 
Hain's Church in her memory. She was a most earnest worker, 
assisting her father in Sunday School and choral work. Three 
years after the death of his daughter he met with an accident 
while in the employ of a Reading hardware firm. The accident 
was severe, and after lingering three days he was called to his 
rest on March 21, 1907. He was considered a true and faithful 
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474 ST. John's (main's) reformed church. 

man by all his employers. He was survived by his wife, Maggie 
S. Rollman, nee Strunk, who was a true and faithful helper in 
her husband's endeavors. Three sons, Charles Earl, Edward 
Clarence and John William, survived; also one grandson. In the 
caretaking of the old graveyard, cemeteries and buildings Mr. 
Rollman was assisted by his father-in-law, William Strunk. 

Harvey R. Artz became Mr. Rollman's successor as organist, 
but not the sexton. A division of the duties was then made, and 
Levi R. Beecher moved on the church property, assuming the 
duties as sexton and general caretaker of grounds, cemeteries and 
builc'ings. Mr. Artz being a young man with good musical tal- 
ents, applied himself energetically to advance. Being under spe- 
cial instruction to operate pipe organs, soon gave proof of his 
efficiency. He soon had gathered about him some of the best 
vocal voices of the younger element of the congregation. He was 
just about to earn of the fruits of his labor, when he was removed 
by an all-wise Providence to the life beyond the grave. He died 
August 21, 1908, aged 29 years, 2 months and 23 days, and is 
buried in the Western Cemetery. He was a son of Jacob B. and 
Caroline R., a born Ruth, and was born at Mohn's Hill, May 28, 
1879. He studied music under Prof. 0. H. Unger, and harmony 
and voice culture under Prof. Solomon Unger and Prof. Philip 
Lee. On January 18, 1902, he was married to Miss Annie Alva 
Fox, which union was blessed with one son, Owen Artz. He was 
highly esteemed and loved by the congregation, and in honor of 
his memory the members erected a fine tombstone. A memorial 
tablet was placed on the organ in his honor, he being the first 
and only organist to die while in the services of the church. 

Mrs. Calvin Ruth, daughter of John H. Haag and Emma E., 
nee Becker, was born at Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania, June 7, 
1884. Her musical education began at the early age of nine 
years, taking lessons on the piano under the instruction of Miss 
Ida Wagner, of Mahanoy City, Pa. At an early age she showed 
marked ability both in instrumental and vocal music. At the 
age of fifteen years she began her musical education under the 
instruction of Prof. 0. H. Unger, of Reading. Her favorite in- 
strument was the piano, on which she became one of Reading's 
foremost players. She also showed marked ability on the organ, 
viola and harp, and in singing. She took a thorough course in 
harmony. Possessing a fine alto voice and being an expert on 
the piano, she appeared on many public occasions. In August, 
1908, she became the organist of St. John's (Hain's) Reformed 
Church, in which capacity she served until 1911, when she re- 
signed to be married to Mr. Calvin Ruth, of Wyomissing, where 
she now resides. The memory of her talents as an organist still 
lingers in the minds of the members of the congregation. 

Prof. Charles George Specht, of Sinking Spring, the present or- 
ganist and choirmaster of the congregation since 1911, was bom 




PROF. CHAS. C. SPECHT, 



ST. John's (main's) reformed church. 475 

in Spring township, near Montello, Berks county, June 27, 1860, 
the son of two German immigrants, John George Specht and his 
wife Hannah R., nee Sifferman. From musical German an- 
cestry and parentage, in addition to developing his inborn mu- 
sical talents, Charles G., after matriculating in the public schools 
and learning his trades of Potter and cigarmaking, has become a 
prominent musical figure of this community. 

At the early age of ten years Prof. Specht manifested consid- 
erable talent for both vocal and instrumental music, so that at 
fifteen years of age as a pupil of Prof. Charles Rothenberger he 
was able to master several brass and reed instruments and, 
specializing on clarionet, he became a member of various bands. 
Continuing his musical study in Reading, Pa., under Prof. E. A. 
Berg, in theoretical music, vocal and organ, he later completed a 
special course in theory of music and composition under the late 
Prof. Theodore Kolb. Meanwhile his musical attainments spread 
throughout the state and he was called to assist the Altoona City 
Band and the Mountain City Band. 

Returning home in 1882, he started to follow the musical pro- 
fession exclusively and to teach music in all its branches. Two 
years later he married Esther Elizabeth Reber, daughter of Levi 
and Sophia (nee Heckman) Reber, and later, in 1886, became or- 
ganist of St. John's Reformed Church, Sinking Spring, in which 
capacity he is still serving. In the years following he became an 
expert clarionet and saxophone soloist and since then has taught 
more than eighty musical organizations, such as bands, orchestras 
and choral societies. Hundreds of pupils have had Prof. Specht's 
tutelage on piano, organ and string, reed and brass instruments. 
His endeavors along this line have been very successful and he 
numbers many prominent and successful musicians. Prof. Specht 
was clarionetist for sixteen years in the Ringgold Band, upon 
which he was elected to its directorship in the spring of 1894. 

Prof. Specht is also well known as a composer and arranger of 
piano, band and orchestra music, having several successes to his 
credit. His versatility, combined with energetic methods and 
thoroughness, have made his reputation and character a worthy 
asset to the Reformed Church, which he joined at an early age. 

In his family, besides his wife, are: Minnie E., married to 
Herbert Hornberger; George R., a vocalist of considerable repute 
in this locality, and Paul L., a violinist, composer and versatile 
musical performer in concert work touring throughout this coun- 
try. Frederick E., another son talented with music, died when 
nineteen years old. 

It will not be amiss or out of place to mention a few other 
persons in connection with the organists. Prior to the time that 
the congregation had erected the belfry and had a bell on the 
church, it appeared the organist was without a regular attendant 
to draw the ropes of the bellows of the organ. In 1851, when 



476 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

the belfry was erected and the bell placed therein, the congrega- 
tion adopted a code or rules as to how and when the bell was to 
loe rung, as follows: First, the bell shall be rung daily five min- 
utes at eleven o'clock before noon. Second, when church servi- 
ces were to be held on Sunday forenoon, the bell was to be rung 
five minutes at sunset on Saturday evening. If services were in 
the afternoon, the bell was rung five minutes on Sunday morning 
at sunrise; and always one hour before the beginning of services 
the bell was to be rung five minutes. At the beginning of the 
services the bell was to be rung again a short period only. Upon 
the death of a membei of the congregation or person to be buried 
here the b&li shall be rung five minutes, and after a pause the age 
of the deceased was tolled on the bell, one strike of the tolhng 
hammer for each year. If the funeral was in the forenoon, the 
bell was rung five minutes at sunset of the day before the funeral. 
If the funeral was in the afternoon, the bell was to be rung five 
minutes at sunrise of the same day. And always at the time 
fixed for the funeral to leave the house, the bell was to be rung 
five minutes. After the funeral cortege was nearing the church, 
the bell was tolled by single strokes of the tolling hammer, in- 
termission pauses to be observed until the corpse was deposited 
in the grave. 

It then became necessary that a person who was near to the 
church and not employed or engaged in work that would inter- 
fere with fixed times when his service was required, had to be 
sought. Michael Schaeft'er, by trade a tailor and incapacitated 
to perform heavy labor, assumed the duty as sexton and also as 
regular attendant at the organ to draw the bellow ropes. He col- 
lected his salary from the members of the congregation and re- 
ceived perquisites for services at funerals. He continued in said 
service until near the end of his life. He died August 22, 1866, 
aged 69 years, 2 months and 13 days. 

After Mr. Schaeffer became enfeebled by reason of age and 
infirmities, he had Stephen L. Fiant to assist him, and after the 
death of Mr. Schaeffer, Mr. Fiant assumed the duties of sexton 
and rang the bell regularly until 1869. 

John Schaeffer, a brother of Michael, assumed the duties of 
drawing the organ bellow ropes and continued until he could no 
longer perform his duty. 

After John W. Ernst became the organist, he rang the bell 
and selected Charles L. Fiant as an assistant, to act in his ab- 
sence. Later Mr. Fiant also assumed the duty of drawing the 
bellow ropes until April, 1878. In later years he remarked that 
he never knew that the position was such an important one until 
he missed to draw the rope, when the organ failed to respond to 
the organist's manipulations. 

Among'='t others was also Charles L. Zeller, who attended to 
the bellow ropes, later operated by a lever. His son, John R. 
Zeller, rang the bell quite frequently, acting as assistant. 



ST. John's (hain's) eefokmed chuech. 477 

At the time that John S. Yocom became the organist, the old 
organ had been remodeled. The bellows no longer reposed in 
the loft of the church, but instead of the ropes a lever at the side 
of the organ was used to work the bellows. Mr. Yocom always 
had arranged to have some one, at times a member of his choir, 
to operate the bellow lever. 

After Aaron R. Rollman became the organist, his father-in- 
law, William Strunk, or some other member of his family, at- 
tended to the bellow lever. After Mr, Rollman had retired as 
the organist, Levi R. Beecher operated the bellows until the in- 
stallation of an electric motor. 

Organ Dedication, May 23, 1904. 

The dedication of the new organ of Hain's Reformed Church 
on Sunday, May 23, 1904, Rev. W. J. Kershner, pastor, was one 
of the largest events of the kind held in Berks county for some 
years. All day services were held and great interest was mani- 
fested. 

Members of the congregation and friends from near and far 
gathered at the remodeled church and participated in the exer- 
cises. They began to arrive as early as 8 a. m. and came in ve- 
hicles of every description. Some walked, many came on their 
wheels, and the trolley cars on the Womelsdorf branch handled 
an immense throng of visitors without a single mishap. Begin- 
ning at 8 o'clock cars were run every twenty minutes. Ample 
provision was made for the teams and lunch was served on the 
lawn adjoining the church. 

The estimated attendance for the entire day, or the three ser- 
vices, is given at between 5,000 and 6,000. Those in charge of 
the teams declared that fully 1,000 teams were there during the 
entire day. Such an outpouring of people was never heretofore 
witnessed at Hain's Church. Coaches were kept busy taking 
people from the trolley car to the edifice, a distance of half a 
mile. Hundreds walked, and the road leading to the place was 
constantly full of teams and pedestrians. The splendid weather 
had much to do with the attendance, and the pastor and the 
members of the congregation were delighted with the beautiful 
day. Outside of the church on the lawn plenty of benches were 
erected, and many rested under the cool shade and enjoyed the 
superb scenery. 

Long before the morning services many people passed into the 
church and made a thorough inspection. They were more than 
pleased with the improvements, and were loud in their praises 
of the work of the members of the congregation and the pastor. — 
Reading Eagle. 

IMPROVEMENTS AND THE NEW^ OEGAN. 

The interior of the edifice has been beautifully remodeled and 
frescoed, making it one of the prettiest houses of worship in the 



478 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

county. On the ceiling are painted the pictures of the four 
evangelists, one in each corner. In the centre of the ceiling is 
painted a lamb. The gallery railing has been cut off and a brass 
railing extending the entire length of the church takes its place. 
The organ stands behind the pulpit. There are places on each 
side of the instrument for the members of the choir. The front 
of the pulpit platform is finished in brass grill work. The inte- 
rior of the church is painted so as to correspond with the fresco- 
ing. The latter was done by Berthold Imhoff, of Reading, who ia 
an artist in this line. The doors, chancel and the organ are of 
oak. The pews have been renovated and made to correspond 
with the other fixtures. 

THE FIRST organ. 

The first organ was placed in the church in 1789. It was 
built by Tonnaberger and was secured from the Moravian Semi- 
nary at Lancaster for $800. It was considered a fine instrument 
in those days. This organ was remodeled in 1878 by Thomas 
Diefenbach, of Millersburg, Pa., and was re-dedicated on August 
10 of the same year. It was in use up to a short time ago, a pe- 
riod of 115 years. 

THE NEW ORGAN. 

In the building of the new organ, the old was incorporated, 
as the pipes of the old organ were of a very fine quality. The or- 
gan was built by E. E. Palm, of Mt. Penn, Pa. It is a fine piece 
of workmanship. It is 17 feet 3 inches wide, 24 feet high and 5i 
feet deep, and of solid quartered oak. The organist sits with his 
back towards the instrument and faces the congregation. 

There are three parts to the instrument — the great organ, 
swell organ and pedal organ. The former consists of the open 
diapason, gamba, dulciana, trumpet and melodium, each 8 feet 
in length and each containing 61 pipes; the flute traverse and 
principal, each 4 feet in length and each having 61 pipes; and 
the 15th, being 2 feet long, with the same number of pipes. The 
swell organ is made up of the violin, diapason, stopped diapason, 
salicional, oboe and bassoon, each 8 feet in length and each hav- 
ing 61 pipes; the bourdon, 16 feet long, with 61 pipes; flute, 
harmonia and fugara, each 4 feet in length, with 61 pipes each; 
the piccolo of flantina, 2 feet long, and 61 pipes and the tremu- 
lant. The pedal organ consists of a pedal double open diapason, 
16 feet in length, with 27 pipes, and a pedal bourdon 16 feet in 
length, with the same number of pipes. It is complete in every 
detail. It has a clear, distinct and splendid tone, and is up to 
date in every particular. It has two manuals, 18 speaking stops, 
1,030 speaking pipes, 3 couplers, 4 combination buttons, balance 
swell and crescendoand decrescendo, and cost $2,300. (See p. 475) 

provision made for THE PEOPLE. 

Ample provision was made for the people. A large stand waa 
erected on the lot in the rear of the church building. The lum- 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 479 

ber was furnished by Adam P. Spatz free of charge. Ham and 
•cheese sandwiches, pretzels, ice cream, cakes, hot coffee, soft 
drinks, fruits, etc., were disposed of for a nominal sum. The 
women of the congregation had baked over 60 cakes for the event 
and furnished all the flowers for the church decorations from their 
own gardens. The following was disposed of: 2,500 sandwiches, 
300 quarts of ice cream, 60 cakes, 10 large hams, 1,500 pretzels, 
90 pounds of cheese, 10 dozen of lemons, 75 pounds of sugar, 5 
gallons of milk and cream, 25 pounds of coffee, and other arti- 
cles in proportion. Nearly all were donated. 

THE COMMITTEE. 

The committee was composed of the following: J. Ulysses 
Hain, chairman; Albert Gerhard, secretary and treasurer; as- 
sistants, Aaron L. Staudt, Darius Bohn, Grace Hain, Lucy Ger- 
hard, Bessie Tice, Gertie Bickel, Mrs. Amelia Moyer, Mrs. Anna 
Becker, Mrs. John Schaeffer, Mrs. Eugene Hetrich, Mrs. Henry 
Reber, John Troop and Dalla Gerhard. 

The teams were taken care of by a committee consisting of 
George Barnett, Charles Gerhard and Howard Bucks. Ten bush- 
els of oats were required to feed the horses. 

The improvements to the church were in charge of the follow- 
ing: Painting, Darius H. Bohn; slate roofing, Isaac Boltz; tin 
work, Harry Werner; carpentering, Adam P. Spatz; masonry, 
Albert Dunkelberger; plastering, Samuel Wolfskill; frescoing, 
Berthold Imhoff. 

The work was done under the supervision of the consistory: 
Rev. W. J. Kershner, Jacob Ruth, Wilham C. Feather, Darius 
H. Bohn, Adam G. Lerch, Eugene Hetrich, Howard H. Hain, 
Morris Reber and George W. Lamm. The terms of Darius H. 
Bohn, Adam G. Lerch, Morris Reber and George W. Lamm hav- 
ing expired, the newly elected officers to the consistory were 
Adam P. Spatz, George Kintzer, Abraham Shonauer and Isaac 
■Greth. 

DEDICATORY SERVICES. 

Dr. Richard C. Schiedt preached the dedicatory sermon from 
the words, 2 Chronicles 5: 12-14. His theme was "The History 
and Function of the Organ in the Christian Church." In his 
remarks he spoke of the unity of the soul of the church members, 
comparing that to a drop of water. He said that alone a drop 
of water will evaporate, but many together make the mighty 
ocean and carry the burdens of the sea. So the harmony of the 
soul carries the burdens of life's struggles. The organ is like the 
soul to the body. In it are many different stops, but they all 
form one life. So the soul has in the emotions of the highest life, 
forming one harmonious whole. Rev. W. J. Kershner pro- 
nounced the benediction. 



480 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church 

THE CHOIR. 

Harvey Artz is the organist. The members of the choir are: 
Florence Ludwig, Lizzie Gerhart, Lizzie Hain and Alice Lamm, 
sopranos; Mary Hain, Nora Lamm and Ella Lamm, altos; Chas. 
Hain, tenor; Charles Gerhart and Edwin Ruth, bass. 

The afternoon was largely devoted to music, and the dedica- 
tory services were by the pastor of the church, Rev, W.J. Kersh- 
ner. The Shillington choir rendered the music; Prof. Martin L. 
Fritch, organist. 

The Wemersville Sanatarium. 

Naturally coincident with the settling and cultivating of the 
rich valley (rich in giant forest trees, rich in limestone soil, rich 
in iron ore), settlers also looked to the mountains on the south 
bounding the valley, to ascertain what value and desirable quality 
was in them, and how best they could be utilized and made pro- 
ductive, and found them equally valuable with the valley 
below them. In consequence, prior to 1760, the Roxboro furnace, 
soon after named the Berkshire, was built. For a period of forty 
years this furnace stood almost in the shadow of the old historic 
church. At this furnace shot and shell were made for the Revo- 
lutionary War, as well as stoves for domestic use. For fuel for 
this furnace the mountains so richly covered by forest trees were 
denuded of their trees and the wood burned to charcoal for fuel. 
The iron ore for its use was secured from mines close by. Relics 
of this old furnace have to a very late date been found here in the 
form of shells. About 1792 this furnace was abandoned and an 
other furnace (the Reading) was built about three miles west of 
the old site and one mile south of Robesouia. This furnace (now 
Kobesonia furnace, very much enlarged) is today actively engaged 
in the manufacture of iron. This furnace long ago, owing to the 
scarcity of wood, was converted into an anthracite furnace, and 
still later coke was used as fuel. The mountains becoming de- 
nuded of timber soon opened the way for many, at first small and 
humble, homes of cleared land, followtd by larger clearings, 
until today they are studded with homes and farms, both small 
and large, from Reading to Harrisburg, always and all supplied 
with never failing, living spring water of the purest and best 
quality. The beautiful valley known as the Lebanon Valley, 
and the mountains skirting it its entire length, were not to be 
left long to the agriculturist and iron manufacturer alone, for 
soon the traveler, the tourist and those in search for opportunity 
and investments came along and realized how exceedingly beauti- 
ful and healthful these mountains were and what incomparable 
views of the country for many miles around they commanded 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 481 

The climatic conditions of these mountains were-also. early recog- 
nized, and thus as early as 1847 attracted a German physician. 
Dr. Charles Frederic Argus Leisering, to these parts, who at 
once established a water cure, which, though at first very modest 
and primitive, soon found advocates, adherents and supporters for 
his then new system for treatment of disease. Many came from 
far and near to avail themselves of its virtues. So successful was 
this pioneer that rapidly his establishment commenced to increase 
and grow in popularity until today the successor, "The Grand 
View," still on the identical original spot, stands as a monument 
on these mountains. So attractive and popular did these moun- 
tains become that soon others were drawn to them, so that today 
we have not one, but a number of Sanitariums, all well equipped 
for modern methods of treatment and kept open summer and win- 
ter. In addition to this, hotels, summer resorts and boarding 
houses, equal to those to be found anywhere, are dotted thick 
over these mountains. Private homes of the finest type, as well 
as many of smaller proportions, are also in ample evidence, and in 
fact so much so that looking at the mountains from the old church 
it appears more like a good sized town than here and there a 
stray house. 

Of the scenery a gentleman of wide experience as a traveler 
wrote : "I have traveled far and in many lands, but the view 
from the Observatory on Gushing Peak still lives in my memory 
as one of the most wonderful combinations of the beautiful and 
the grand, of the perfect pastoral culture and the unfettered wil- 
derness of nature, of far-reaching valley landscape and vast 
stretch of mountain ranges, that my eyes have looked upon." The 
scenery is simply indescribable, being extensive and majestic, and 
must be seen to be realized and appreciated. Fine climatic con- 
ditions, not in name only, but in reality, are much in evidence 
here on these mountains, and so healthful is the climate that it 
has been compared to that of Colorado. One very eminent writer 
even declared it to be the finest in the world. These mountains 
also abound in many of the very earliest geological formations. 
Taking a retrospective view of the valley and the mountains^ did 
not our forebears choose wisely for the location of their place of 
worship ? 

The Elders and Deacons. 

The early records are indefinite, and it is difficult to obtain 
the names of the elders with any certainty, hence the omission of 
elders until the time when the records were more complete. 

By the old records it appears that only one deacon was elected 
annually, who served two or more years. The elders are rarely 
mentioned, and mostly as a class, not as incumbent members of 
the consistory. 



482 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

The names were obtained from the annual settlements of their 
accounts, where seldom more than one deacon is named. In 
most all cases where two were mentioned, it followed that it was 
a retiring incumbent and a successor in office. 

The first records that give any light as to who served as dea- 
cons fail to particularly mention the names of elders. 

1748 Philip Fitzmeier, 1749 Frederick Miller, 1750 Michael Graul, 1751 

Michael Schmoel, 1752 Wilhelm Fisher, 1753 John Eckert, 1754 , 

1755 , 1756 Ludwig Mohn, 1757 Adam Spohn, 1758 , 1759 

, 1760 Wilhelm Fisher, 1761 Michael Obenhauzer, 1762 Nicholas 

SchaefTer, 1763 John Heckert, 1764 Peter Fisher, 1765 , 1766 , 

1767 1768 John Eckert, 1769 Peter Reedy, 1770 Frederick Weitzel, 

1771 John Roesher, 1772 , 1773 1774 , 1775 Nicholas 

I/erch, 1776 Antoni Lambrecht, 1777 Philip Heckert, 1778 Henry Fisher, 
1779 John Hain, 1780 George Hain, 1781 John Eckert, 1782 Frantz Ruth, 
1783 Peter Kuhl, 1784 Peter Gerhart, 1785 Nicholas Eckert, 1786 George 
Eirich, 1787 Henry Werner, 1788 Frederick Hain, 1789 John Ermold, 1790 
John Adam Ruth, 1791 Peter Mengel, 1792 Christian Ruth, 1793 John 
Fisher, 1794 John Jacob Klopp, 1795 Nicholas Schaeffer, 1796 Adam Hain, 
1797 David Hain, 1798 John Lerch, 1799 John Miller, 1800 John Richard, 
1801 Adam Ruth, 1802 Michael Ruth, 1803 Joseph Hain, 1804 Michael 
Schaeffer, 1805 John Fisher, 1806 Peter Fisher, John Ruth; 1807 Philip 
Stiely, Philip Fisher; 1808 Christian Weitzel, Philip Fisher; 1809 Henry 
Werheim, Daniel Fisher; 1810 William Werner, John Bollman, 1811 Mi- 
chael Fisher, Jacob Ruth; 1812 John Fisher, Adam Spohn; 1813 Benjamin 
Hain, Anthony Spengler; 1814 William Hain, Peter Gerhart; 1815 Chris- 
tian Seibert, Michael Fisher; 1816 John Eirich, Frederick Fisher; 1817 Da- 
vid Reifsnyder, Michael Schaeffer; 1818 Michael Fisher (of Henry) John 
Gerhart; 1819 Michael Fisher (of John), Daniel Bechtel; 1820 Isaac Hain, 
Henry Miller; 1821 Jacob Daudrich, Michael Miller; 1822 Philip Bensing, 
John Hain; 1823 Jacob Riegel, Adam Ruth; 1824 Michael Hain, Henry 
Knorr; 1825 Sebastian Gerhart, Daniel Weitzel; 1826 Benjamin Hain, Leon- 
hard Ruth; 1827 Willian Faust, Peter Hain; 1828 Frantz Stiely, George 
Heckler; 1829 Daniel Hain, Samuel Fisher; 1830 John Gerhart, Henry 
Binkley: 1831 William Eckert, Daniel Bucks; 1832 William Eckert, Daniel 

Bucks; 1833 George Wolf ensberger, George Hain; 1834 Adam , John 

Lerch; 1835 David Eirich, Peter Horn; 1836 ; 1837 ; 1838.-.....; 

1839 William Stichler, Henry Werner; 1940 Benjamin Gerhart, John Ruth; 
1841 William Fisher, Jacob Stoudt; 1842 Abraham Fisher, Peter Weitzel; 
1843 Abraham Miller, Isaac Maurer; 1844 John Saylor, Joseph Faust; 1845 
Isaac Klopp, Joseph Hain; 1846 Richard Klopp, John Krick; 1847 Thomas 
B. Reber, Thomas Werner; 1848 John Maurer, Daniel Gerhart; 1849 John 
Miller, Frederick Hain; 1850 Michael Kintzer, Adam Gerhart; 1851 Elijah 
Fisher, John Hiester; 1852 Daniel B. Bucks, Joseph Stiely; 1853 Richard 
S. Ivudwig, Adam Bohn; 1854 Samuel Reifsnyder, Moses Gockley; 1855 
Samuel Staudt, David B. Bucks; 1856 Reuben Hain, Isaac Bohn. 

No entries of the deacons or elders appear in the available rec- 
ords until 1868. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 



483 



Consistory. 

The election for elders and deacons is held annually in Jan- 
uary, when two elders and two deacons are elected to serve for a 
term of two years. Records at hand show that the following 
were elected : 

Elder* Deacons 

1868 Richard Ivudwig John Weitzel 

Reily Fisher Edward K. Bohn 

1869 Reuben Hain Adam Ruth 

Elijah Stiely Israel Kintzer 

1870 Jacob Noll Daniel Lerch 

Isaac Stoudt Levi Hain 

1871 Amos Yoder John H. Eirich 

Tysher Stitzel John S. Dundore 

1872 Daniel B. Bucks George Wolfensberger 

Isaac Bechtel Charles Horn 

1873 Joseph Stiely Alfred Lamm 

Isaac Bohn Levi Werner 

1874 Adam Hain Benneville Lerch 

Augustus Harner Henry Gerhart 

1875 Adam Fry Isaac Hain 

Jacob Wengert Israel Greth 

1876 George Hain David Hain 

Isaac Scharman Adam Lerch 

1877 Samuel Gerhart Ruben Strunk 

Benjamin Bender William Yoh 

1880 John A. Weitzel Henry H. Hain 

William Stoudt Aaron Stoudt 

1881 George Wolfensberger Frank Gerhart 

Samuel Kintzer Samuel Greth 

1882 John S. Dundore Frank Bender 

Washington Brechtbill Reily Lamm 

1883 Edward Bohn Frank Bechtel 

Isaac Hain James Gass 

1889 Cyrus B. Smith Samuel H. Ruth 

Thomas Hiester Wellington Wengert 

1890 George Whitmoyer Oliver Schaeffer 

Samuel Greth David Kintzer 

1891 Aaron L. Stoudt Cyrus W. Gaul 

Francis Grimes Adam Bender 

1892 John Rentz Franklin Yoder 

Frank P. Gerhart Harry Y. Gerhart 

1893 Adam Yoder Adam S. Stiely 

John A. Ruth Edwin G. Ruth 

1894 Henry H. Hain Reily L. Bickel 

Calvin E. Gerhart Albert B. Gerhart 

1895 Henry Stoudt Peter Horn 

Franklin Bender William Feather 

1896 John Roether Henry Reber 

James Reber J. Ulysses Hain 

1897 John L. Hiester Adam P. Spatz 

Isaac A. Graeflf Darius Bohn 

1898 James H. Ruth A. L. Bickel 

Oliver Schaeflfer M. R, Kintzer 



484 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 



Elders 

1899 Frank Yoder 

Wellington Wengert 

1900 David Kintzer 

Richard Wolfensberger 

1901 Isaac Ruth 

Adam Stiely 

1902 Adam Lcrch 

Darius Bohn 
1903 Jacob G. Ruth 

William C. Feather 
1904 George Kintzer 

Adam P Spatz 
1905 Daniel S. Yoder 

Peter Horn 
1906 Isaac Horn 

Edwin G. Ruth 
1907 George F. Knorr 

A. Iv. Bickel 
1908 Adam O. Kintzer 

Henry H. Reber 
1909 Charles F. Ivamm 

Peter W. Gerhart 
1910 George Lamm 

Morris Reber 
1911 Daniel Bohn 

Michael Kintzer 
1912 Abraham Shaunauer 

Adam Yoh 
1913 Howard H. Hain 

Chas. A. Greth 
1914 William Fehr 

William Krick 
1915 Albert B. Gerhart 

Frank Grimes 
1916 Isaac C. Greth 

John Adam Werner 



Deacons 

Peter A. Hain 
Adam Kintzer 
David R. Yoder 
C. M. Rintz 
David R. Yoder 
C. Milton Rintz 
Morris Reber 
George L^amm 
Eugene C. Hetrich 
Howard H. Hain 
Isaac C. Greth 
A. R. Schaunauer 
Leonard M. Ruth 
George Roether 
William Krick 
George Marks 
William Y. Gerhart 
Milton I. Hain 
Walter Sheidy 
Ulysses Lamm 
Clinton S. Tice 
Frederick G Hain 
Joseph Sheidy 
Charles Staudt 
Calvin Greth 
Benj. A. Hain 
Francis Ruth 
Thomas M. Hiester 
William J. Stoudt 
Jacob M. Greth 
Irvin Snyder 
Irvin Klein 
Clement Boyer 
David Fisher 
William Yoder 
William Whitmoyer 



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ST. John's (hain's) refoemed church. 485 

Rev. Wm. J. Kershner. 

The history of Hain's Church from its earliest founding would 
hardly have been possible but for the patient and tireless work of 
two men, both of whom have been prominent in the life of the 
congregation for many years — the pastor, Rev. Wm. J. Kersh- 
ner, and Adam G. Lerch, Esq., .of Wernersville. And although 
the present volume is a record of events, with some reference to 
the history of families only, not of individuals, yet it seems emi 
nently fitting to those most personally disinterested in the prepa- 
ration of some of the historical matter in this book that a brief 
sketch of the lives of the?e two men should find a place in these 
pages. 

The labors of Wm. J. Kershner as pastor of Hain's Church 
congregation have up to this time (1916) extended over a full 
generation — a space of thirty-three years. He was elected on 
September 1, 1883, and has served continuously since that time. 
It would be contrary to the tastes and wishes of the pastor to 
write in terms of praise of his work — though these are justly 
merited — hence we shall give facts relating to the remarkable 
growth of the congregation during the past thirty years. 

At the first communion service held by Pastor Kershner there 
were present 287 who partook. The present number of com- 
municants is 1,200. In point of numbers Hain's ranks among 
the largest of the country congregations in the Reformed Church. 
From 1883 to 1889 the bulk of a debt of approximately $4,000 
was paid off. Since that date tracts of land adjoining the church 
were purchased from time to time until now the congregation 
owns about forty acres, included in church grounds, the old grave- 
yard, cemeteries, sexton's farm and other property adjoining. 
Hain's was one of the first country congregations to install a 
steam heating plant. Electric lighting of the church building, 
grounds and the approaches, together with ample shedding for all 
vehicles, are much appreciated conveniences. It is a generally 
conceded fact that the purchase of additional ground for church 
purposes was a wise move and "helped to put the congregrtion on 
its feet." 

During the three decades of the present pastorate the use of 
English has gradually displaced the German in the church servi- 
ces. Though in a Pennsylvania German-speaking community, 
there are but very few among the membership now who can read 
with understanding the German hymn books in common use in 
the congregation thirty years ago, and hardly a majority of the 
congregation can appreciate a sermon in German. We cite this 
as a striking commentary on the strength of inherited tendencies 
— the use of the mother tongue (die Mutter Sprache) in daily life 



486 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

is one of the last acquirements to be displaced by other tendencies 
in a people's life. 

A large, well-organized and efficient Sunday school under an 
able and sacrificing superintendent, Mr. Charles Hain, aided by a 
corps of willing teachers, forms an important part of the activities 
of the congregation. This church is interested in and supports 
Home and Foreign Missions. 

To have ministered to and directed the spiritual activities of a 
people for more than thirty years — what a privilege, what a duty, 
what a responsibility ! How faithful Pastor Kershner has been to 
his sacred trust during all these years only those who know him 
best can tell. 

Mr. Kershner is a man of poetic temperament — a man of deep 
feeling and sympathy, one to whom the beautiful in nature and 
art appeals strongly ; gifted, too with a sense of humor, tactful 
and courageous, kindly and warm-hearted he moves among his 
people loved and esteemed by them and respected by all. AVe 
think Goldsmith's lines an apt description as applicable to the 
present pastor of Hain's : 

' 'At church with meek and unaffected grace 
His looks adorned the venerable place ; 
Truth from his lips prevailed with double sway, 
And fools who came to scoff remained to pray." 

IMPROVEMENTS. 

The following facts are given as a record of improvements and 
addition to the church property : 

In August, 1885, a bell was purchased for S308. In ex- 
change there was given an older bell valued at $198 and cash 
$110. In the fall of 1896 the church was painted on the exterior. 
Darius H. Bohn and Daniel Krick superintended. At the same 
time the well was deepened by drilling. Mr. Brechtbill, of My- 
erstown, had the contract. On Oct. 22, 1896, the ringing of the 
church bell at 11 o'clock was discontinued. On Sept. 11, 1897, 
the congregation decided by ballot to install a steam heating 
plant. The contract was awarded to the Penn Steam Heating 
Co. at a cost of $571.96. On June 4, 1898, the envelope system 
for collecting church dues was adopted. On April 1, 1899, the 
lot situated on the east eide of the Eastern Cemetery was pur- 
chased from Henry M. Wenrich for $150. In August, 1903, the 
church was re roofed. J. Boltz had the contract at $275 ; spire 
work at 25 cents per hour. At the same time the church was 
painted on the outside. A new pipe organ purchased at $2300 
and placed on the first floor behind the pulpit, and the interior 
was frescoed by Mr. Imhofi. The contract price was $500. The 
organ was dedicated on Whitsunday, May 22, 1904. Services 



ST. John's (hain's) eeformed church. 487 

afternoon and evening. On April 7, 1 905, the land deal with 
Adam G. Bender was completed. The amount paid by the 
church was $60. The individual communion service was used 
the first time at the spring communion of 1908. Price paid for 
same, $92.10. In the spring of 1910 the electric lights and motor 
power were installed at a cost of $1,175.25. In the fall of 1912 
the old part of the cburch was cemented and laid out in brick, 
and the entire church was painted on the outside. Cost, $545.17. 
In October, 1914, the new shed was built at a cost of $626.43. 
The Mountz property must have been bought before 1896. The 
price paid was $1,900. 

Adam G. Lercli. 

An old and well-known attorney of the city of Reading in a 
conversation with the writer a few years ago remarked: "In my 
long practice of law I have had the settlement of many estates, 
and the papers of many Justices of the Peace have passed through 
my hands — some good, more bad, many indifferent; but for ex- 
actness and thoroughness in figures, in legal form and in surveys 
and in conveyances the papers of Squire Lerch of Minersville I 
always find to be right and correct." This remark of the nestor 
of the Berks county bar is typical of the work of a lifetime of 
Adam G. Lerch, esq., whether the work be that of writing a will, 
or a deed, of running the survey of a tract of land, of tying the 
marriage knot for some bashful country couple (as was frequent 
in former days) , or of collecting and arranging material for writ- 
ing a history of Hain's Church. 

The present and future membership of this Church is indebt- 
ed to the tireless work of a lifetime of this plain, unassuming, 
kindly man, in the collection, preservation and arrangement of 
papers, facts and traditions connected with the history of her 
organization and work. This volume of local Church history 
could hardly have been prepared — certainly only in a much more 
shortened form — without his assistance. He has had in his keep- 
ing for many years the old church records and papers from 
which many items of interest have been gleaned. He has 
gotten up a Church record or index alphabetically arranged in 
which he has transcribed and translated facts of early Church 
activities for the purpose of future reference. The translation 
and arrangement of the list of baptisms in the congregation dur- 
ing these many years is mostly his work. The keeping of the 
records and financial statements in a business-like way has been 
his work for years. All these records are in his charge in the 
church safe. 

Mr. Lerch is a man of long experience in all that has to do 
with the life of Hain's congregation and with the life of the 
neighborhood for miles around. A reader and a thinker from 



488 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

boyhood, as teacher, farmer, Justice of the Peace and business 
agent in connection with the purchase and sale of property over a 
large radius of country, as a surveyor, he has acquired a knowl- 
edge of local affairs, a fund of reminiscences, an acquaintance 
with various types of legal procedure — in short, a knowledge of 
books, of men and of affairs that make his experience and his 
advice much sought and his word esteemed as good as his bond 
wherever he is known. In mental and in physical characteris- 
tics Mr. Lerch is a typical representative of the family on the 
father's side — a Lerch in face, form and mind. Not one of all 
who know him best would disagree in calling him "the Grand 
Old Man" of Hain's Church congregation. 

Sunday School. 

OFFICERS. 
Superintendent, Charles I. Hain; x\ssistant Superintendent, A. L, Bick- 
el; Organist, Ella C. Hetrick; Secretarj', Esther M. Sheidy; Assistant Sec- 
retary, Mary H. Klopp; Treasurer, Adam O. Kintzer; L,ibrarians, Annie 
M, Kintzer, Emma Rentz; Deacon, Daniel Lamm. 
Home Department. 
Mrs. Joseph Sheidy, Mrs. Adam Kintzer, Mrs. A. L,. Bickel. 

Cradle Roll 
Mrs. Wm. Stoudt, Mrs. IMichael Kintzer, Mrs. Wm. Gerhart. 
PRIMARY SCHOOL. 
Superintendent, Mrs. Wm. Bender; Organist, Ellen Kintzer. 
Pupils in the Primary School. 
Leon Stoudt, Owen Stoudt, Elmer Greth, Paul Bender, Reuben Seager, 
James Brensinger, Leonard Yoder, Claude Hain, Stanley Boyer, LeRoy 
Boyer, Malcolm Bohn, Isaac Greth, Paul_ Rentz, Harold Yob, Milford 
Bricker, Alvin Yoh, Martin Smith, John Hassler, Herbert Gaul, Walter 
Gaul, Robert Teter, Clyde Teter, Elda Greth, Esther Freeman, Margaret 
Miller, Helen Strause Helen Hain, Erma Hollenbach, Anna Hain, Beu- 
lah Fisher, Evelyn Bause, Margaret Klopp, Elsie Klopp, May Klopp, Cath- 
arine Bause, Irene Ohlinger, Mary Auchenbach, Catherine Teter. 

Class No. 2, Irwin Rentz, Teacher. 

Warren Greth, Daniel Ney, George Lamm, Harvey Haag, Miles Reif- 
snyder, Michael Greth, Earl Barnett, William Wagner, Earl Spayd, Sam- 
uel Delp, George Reber, Earl Yoh, Ralph Bause, Luther Heffner, Ralph 
Hain, Merle Klopp, William Piefer, Calvin Putt, John Weidman, John 
Schell, John Spayd, George Spayd, Lester Snader, Stanley Ulrich, Paul 

Marks, Fisher, — ^ Fisher. 

Class No. 3, Morris R., Reber, Teacher. 

Charles Lamm, Herbert Sheidy, Earl F. Lamm, Edwin Sheidy, Wel- 
lington Lamm, Paul Spayd, Paul E. Haag, Fred. Lamm, William Moyer, 
Lloyd Kintzer, George E. Gerhart, Irwin Wagner, Harry Greth, Lloyd G. 



ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 489 

Baag, Clarence Gerhart, Walter Ganl, Earl Hain, Zachary Brendle, Wm 
Heck, Raymond Whitmoyer, Earl Seager, LeRoy Greath, Daniel L/amm, 
Alvin Lamm, Adam Greth, Raymond Parson, Wm. G. Gerhart, Charles 
Schmehl, IvcRoy Snyder, Israel Greath, John Gaul, Harry Gaul, Harvey 
Spayd, Paul Dnnkelberger, George Seager, Ralph Snyder. 
Class No. 4, Leonard M. Ruth, Teacher. 
Esther M. Sheidy, Ruth E. Hain, Eva A. Reber, Eva Schannauer, Ella 
C. Hetrich, Ivuella Lamm, Mary Brossman, Kathryn Bohn, Emma Gelsin- 
ger, Mary Klopp, Lnella Strause, Florence Grimes, Ellen Schaffer, Lillie 
Fisher, Leah Fisher, Maggie Yoder, Edith Stoudt, Maggie Schaffer, LiHie 
Faust, Velma Kalbach, Sadie Reber, Mary Gaul, Emma Rentz, Annie 
Kintzer, Laura Ruth, Clara Schaffer, Edith Barnett, Mary Gaul, Mabel 
Sheidy, Lydia Feeg, Stella Haag, Margaret Knorr, Mary Werner. 

Class No. 5, A. L. Bickel, Teacher. 
Aaron L. Stoudt, William Stoudt, Calvin Greth, Charles Greth, Geo. 
B. Lamm, Charles F. Lamm, George Barnett, George Roether, Eugene 
Hetrick, Henry Gaul, Fred. G. Hain, Abraham Schannauer, Daniel Bohn, 
Michael Kintzer, Adam Kintzer, John Schell, Joseph Sheidy, Howard 
Baer, Charles Specht, John Yohe, Frank Grimes, Harry Werner, John W. 
Boyer, Isaac Greth. 

Class No. 6, Mrs. Herbert Sheidy, Teacher. 
Viola Luckenbill, Eva Lamm, Margaret Werner, Sarah Althouse, Min- 
nie Smith, Edna Smith. 

Class No. 7, Margaret Ruth, Teacher. 

Maude Gerhart, Edith Greth, Helen Tice, Sarah Ney, Mabel Seager, 

Erma Greth, Susan Hain, May Bergman, Alice Wolfensberger, Marion 

Baer, Lillie Heister, Florence Bohn, Marie Knorr, Dorothy Smith, Ella 

Gaul. ^. rw, 1. 

Class No. Sj, Florence Simmon, Teacher. 

Esther Hetrick, Anna Heffner, Mabel Wagner, Stella Hassler, Flor- 
€nce Ohlinger Maggie Haag, Maude Brossman. Elsie Haag, Bertha Horn, 
Annie Gaul, Mabel Kramer, Edna Fisher, Richard Hain, Henry Bause, 
Herman Unger, Amandon Lamm, Alvin Binkley, John Greth, Earl Stoudt, 
Calvin Stoudt. 

The Bible Class, Rev. W. J. Kershner, Teacher. 

Mrs George Lamm, Mrs. Michael Kintzer, Mrs. David Yoder, Mrs. 
William Yoder, Mrs. John A. Klopp, Mrs. Fred. G. Hain, Mrs. Ellen 
Grimes Mrs. A. L. Bickel, Mrs. Eugene Hetrich, Mrs. Adam Hain, Mrs. 
Joseph Sheidy, Mrs. William Wenrich, Mrs. Milton Rentz, Miss Emma 
Bender Mrs. George Rader, Mrs. Leonard Ruth, Mrs. Isaac Greth, Mrs. 
John a! Biecher, Mrs. William Y. Gerhart, Mrs. Adam O. Kintzer Mrs. 
John H. Hain, Mrs. Aaron Stoudt, Mrs. Elizabeth Kintzer, Mrs. William 
Stoudt Mrs Charles Brossman, Miss Alice Lamm, Miss Hannah Fincher, 
Miss Mary Hain, Miss Lizzie O. Hain, Miss Lizzie Klopp, Mrs. Henry 
Stoudt, Mrs. Clyde Schell, Mrs. Harry Fisher, Mrs. 'Irvin Kline Mrs. 
Walter Fisher, Mrs. Moses Freeman, Mrs. Charles I. Hain, Mrs. Charles 
Lamm, Mrs. Lewis Hain, Mrs. Emma Ruth, Mrs. Albert Gerhart Mrs. 
Harry Kreitz, Mrs. David Fisher, Mrs. William Boyer, Mrs. William 
Feather, Mrs Calvin Greth, Mrs. Harry Werner, Mrs. Clarence Lamm, 
Mrs. Adam Werner, Mrs. Robert Garmen, Mrs. Jacob Hassler. 

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490 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 

Bethany Orphans' Home League. 

The Bethany Orphans' Home League was organized on Jan. 
24, 1915, by Mrs. C. S. Reber and Miss Martha E. Homan with 
thirty members on roll. The membership has steadily increased 
and now numbers 130. The officers of the League are: Presi- 
dent, Mrs. C. S. Reber; Vice President. Mrs. Herbert Sheidy; 
Secretary, Esther Sheidy; Assistant Secretary, Mrs. John Yoh; 
Treasurer, Mrs. Eugene Hetrick; Financial Secretaries, Eva K. 
Ruth, Ellen Kintzer, Mrs. Herbert Noll and Mrs. Elmer Henne. 
The object of the League is to sew for the orphans and help the 
Home wherever a willing hand is needed. During the first year 
the League made 85 articles of clothing for the children, 120 ar- 
ticles for the bazaar, filled a barrel of canned fruit and vegetables 
and gave a picnic dinner for the whole Bethany family. This 
was a very enjoyable event both to the orphans and to the mem- 
bers of the League. The League also purchased the pulpit and 
pulpit chairs for the new Bethany Church, which was dedicated 
July 6, 1916. The Sunday school also contributed to this cause. 
The following are the members of the League : 

Mrs. C. S. Reber, Dr. C. S. Reber, Mrs. Edwin G. Ruth, Edwin G. 
Ruth, Mrs. Aaron Staudt, Aaron Staudt, Mrs. Joseph Sheidy, Joseph 
Sheidy, Mrs. Adam Kintzer, Adam Kintzer, Mrs. A. L. Bickel, A. Iv. 
Bickel, Mrs. Michael Kintzer, Michael Kintzer, Mrs. Nathaniel Reif- 
snyder, Nathaniel Reifsnyder, Mrs. John Yoh, John Yoh, Mrs. 
Henry Reber, Henry Reber, Mrs. Elmer Henne, Elmer Henne, 
Mrs. William B. Sheidy, William B. Sheidy, Mrs. Calvin Ruth, 
Calvin Ruth, Mrs. W. J. Kershner, Mrs. George Lamm, Mrs. Herbert 
Sheidy, Mrs. Thomas Heister, Mrs. Eugene Hetrick, Mrs. Geo. Rader, 
Mrs. William Fisher, Mrs. Walter Fisher, Mrs. Sue h. Hain, Mrs. Clinton 
Tice, Mrs. Calvin Reifsnyder, Mrs. Herbert Knoll, Mrs. John Miller, 
Mrs. EmmaWenrich, Mrs. Wm. Bender, Mrs. Clarence Schaeffer, Mrs. 
Ambrose Ditzler, Mrs. Wm. Y. Gerhart, Mrs. Wm. Wartzenluft, Mrs. 
Wm. Feather, Mrs. Hannah Becker, Mrs. Albert Gerhart, Mrs. J. Adam 
Werner, Mrs. Leonard M. Ruth, Mrs. Howard Bare, Mrs. Chas. I. Hain, 
Mrs. Chas. Gaul, Mrs. A. R. Schannauer, Mrs. Jacob Greth, Mrs. Chas. 
Reigel, Mrs. Wm. Texter, Mrs. Albert Dunkelberger, Mrs. Thos. Wen- 
rich, Mrs. Wm. Leid, Mrs. Wm. W. Staudt, Mrs. Charles Lamm, Mrs. 
Fred. Hain, Mrs. Wm. Stoudt, Mrs. John Klopp, Mrs. Isaac Greth, Mrs. 
Henry Staudt, Mrs. Wm. S. Delp, Mrs, Elizabeth Kintzer, Mrs. Charles 
Klopp, Mrs. Adam Hain, Mrs. Wm. Yoder, Mrs. Walter Sheidy, Mrs. 
Paul Freeman, Mrs. Laura Ohl, Mrs. Adam Horn, Mrs. David Kintzer^ 
Mrs. Aaron Froelich, Mrs. James Filbert, Mrs. Wm. E. Sheidy, Mrs. Mor- 
ris Noll, Mrs. Harry Gerhart, Mrs. George Fisher, Mrs. Robert Garman, 
Mrs. Rebecca Wahl, Mrs. Walter Schaeffer, Mrs. Harry Mosser, Mrs. 
Frank Greth, Mrs. Lovina Miller, Mrs. Edjvin Miller, Mrs. Frank Hill, 
Mrs. Arthur Dittes, Miss Eva K. Ruth, Miss Martha E. Homan, Miss Es- 
ther Sheidy, Miss Ellen Kintzer, Miss Annie Kintzer, Miss Edna E. Ruth, 
Miss Laura M. Ruth, Miss Edith Henne, Miss Margaret Miller, Miss Esta 



ST. JOHN'S (HAIN's) REFOEMED CHURCH. 491 

Wenrich, Miss Bertha Kintzer, Miss Bessie Kintzer, Miss Esther Gaul, 
Miss Emma Re&tz, Miss Virgie Staudt, Miss Erma Greth, Miss Alice 
Lamm, Miss Mabel Sheidy, Miss Lulu Lamm, Miss Eva Gerhart, Miss 
Hannah Fincher, Miss Mary Hain, Miss Lizzie Hain, Miss Eva Miller, 
Miss Leah Fisher, Miss Lillie Fisher, Miss Emma Ruth, Miss Lizzie Gaul' 
Miss Florence Texter, Miss Ella Hetrick, Miss Maude Gerhart, Wm, j! 
Hoffman, Ray S. Vandevere, Clayton Trenkle, Miles Reifsnyder, Paul 
Reifsnyder, Harold Yoh. 

Anniversary Chorus. 

SOPRANOS. 

Maggie C. Yoder, Mabel Schaeffer, Florence Simmons, Eva Shan- 
nauer, Ellen C. Kinzer, Sadie Reber, Velma Kalbach, Mrs. Thos. Hiester, 
Annie M. Kinzer, Cassie Ruth, Minnie Hass, Annie Schlegel, Bessie Bru- 
baker, Mrs. Wm. Hornberger, Mrs. Chas. Schonour, Bertha Gaul. 

ALTOS. 

Esther M. Sheidy, Florence Schaeffer, Kathryn Bohn, Mary Gaul, 
Mrs. Chas. Ludwig, Martha Brubaker, Mrs Calvin Hatt. 

TENORS. 

Edwin C. Sheidy, Wellington Lamm, Lloyd A. Kinzer, Paul Dunkel- 
berger, Irwin Lamm, Daniel Lamm, Raymond Ruth, Edwin Eckenroth, 
Charles Schonour, Elwood Hornberger, Charles Schmale. 

BASSES. 

Herbert J. Sheidy, Adam O. Kinzer, Irwin Wagner, Earl F. Lamm, 
George Lamm, Charles Lamm, Thomas Heister, A. E. Lutz, John Hass, 
Wm. Yeager, Harvey Marshall, Calvin Hatt, John Wenrich, Wm. Lamm, 
Walter Gaul. 

Regular Church Choir. 

SOPRANOS. 

Ellen C. Kinzer, Maggie C. Yoder, Mabel Schaeffer, Florence Sim- 
mons, Eva Schannauer. 

ALTOS 

Esther M. Sheidy, Florence Schaeffer, Kathryn Eohn, Mary Gaul. 

TENORS. 

Edwin C. Sheidy, Wellington Lamm. 

BASSES. 
Herbert J. Sheidy, Adam O Kinzer, Irwin Wagner. 



492 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 




Monument Erected in 1916 in Memory of George Hain. 



ST. John's (hain's) eeformed chuech. 



493 




The Memorial Church of 1916 Kepresenting the First Log Church of 1735. 



Log Church. 

The miniature log church is erected where the Cacusing Church 
stood in the years 1735 to 1766 as a memorial of those ancient 
days. To the east of this church lie buried the forefathers and 
founders of the present congregation. All the graves look to the 
east. The first tombs or graves had the lime stones to mark the 
resting place, and on them were cut the names and dates of the 
deceased, As all the inscriptions are worn away by the rain, 
frost and power of the sun, the congregation felt that a concrete 
structure should be erected to their honor, as they also did in the 
erection of the Hain Memorial Monument at a cost of $725, 
which was subscribed by the members of the congregation. 



494 ST. John's (hain's) reformed church. 




Henry H. Reber, the Builder of the Memorial 

Church of 1916 to Kepresent the First 

Log Church of 1735. 



PROGRAM 

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The Sesqui-Centennial of Main's Reformed Church 
September 3-10, 1916. 



Sunday. — Opening Sermon and Unveiling of the Memorial Log 
Church, 

Monday. — Sunday School in the grove, afternoon and evening, 
consisting of exercises, drills, speeches and a brass band 
to furnish music. 

Tuesday. — Patriotic Day. In the evening, giving the struggles of 
those early days. 

Wednesday, 7.15 P. M. — Song Service by the congregation and 
neighboring churches. 

Thursday, 7.15 P. M. — An entertainment consisting of home 
talent. 

Saturday Afternoon and Evening — Home Coming Day. 

Sunday. — Reunion of the confirmed members of the congregation, 
from the oldest member to the present date. 



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